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03-29-2011, 10:20 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Queen Creek
Posts: 29
M.O.C. #5029
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Which Hitch Do You Recommend?
Just traded the '05 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel longbed for the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel shortbed. We pull a 2008 2955. We're in the process of choosing the optimum hitch. What are you guys using/recommend?
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03-29-2011, 01:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Rapid City
Posts: 739
M.O.C. #77
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I had a 2955 before the current Monty. I pulled it with a short-bed F-250 diesel and a PullRite SuperGlide hitch.
An advantage of the SuperGlide is that when you are hooked up, you don't have to worry about turning clearance. The hitch does everything automatically.
A disadvantage of the SuperGlide is the d*** thing weighs over 300 pounds. I had to rig a pulley/come-along system in my garage to take the hitch out and use a furniture dolly to move it around.
Other MOCers have used other sliding hitches and have had good luck with them. I would definitely use some brand of sliding hitch and not trust the (so called) aerodynamic cap to miss your cab in a sharp turn.
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03-29-2011, 01:46 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: St. Clair Shores
Posts: 389
M.O.C. #10151
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We have a Trailer Saver TS3 in a Chevy 3500 long bed. I don't know if they make a slider for a short bed truck. We are very happy with the ride we get with the TS3.
Walt
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03-29-2011, 01:58 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Savannah
Posts: 270
M.O.C. #7253
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I had a 2006 King Ranch with the short bed. While making a turn into a fuel pump I knocked out the back window by accident even though I had a Valley slider hitch as I didn't realize how sharply I had turned and didn't slide it back. Since then I bought a Pullrite and I have never looked back. I don't have to stop and consider whether I need to slide the hitch back. It takes care of itself. That back window cost my insurance company just over $1,000 to replace. I also had a small bent place by the back window that never got fixed. The Pullrite takes care of everything and lets you concentrate on driving.
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03-29-2011, 02:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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I, too, own a TrailerSaver TS3 hitch, which I consideer the best hitch on the market, however, they do not make a sliding hitch. If I owned a short bed truck I would definitely go with the auto sliding Pullright....
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03-29-2011, 02:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
Posts: 609
M.O.C. #10966
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I don't have a lot of miles on mine yet, but on my initial 1,500 mile trip I was very happy with the Pullrite Superglide 16k. I also went for the Superrails which make it nice when you don't want or need your hitch in the truck, the rails and posts are easily removed and the truck bed is clean (just four holes where the posts go).
Most people I've read have really like the Superglide. Got mine from Tweety's (along with the MorRyde pinbox).
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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03-29-2011, 03:17 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: fort myers
Posts: 126
M.O.C. #5896
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Buy the superglide and you will never regret it. I have one in my 06 Megacab and it works beyond my expectations. They are a little pricy but you can drive and manuver without worry.
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03-29-2011, 03:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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I also have the Pullrite Superglide. With a short bed I would not pull without one.
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Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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03-29-2011, 03:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Bonita Springs
Posts: 1,943
M.O.C. #6977
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My bet is the pull rite super glide for a short bed truck sailer
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03-29-2011, 03:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 860
M.O.C. #8154
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Ditto, pullrite supergide. Glenn (rest his soul) had a great post and recommendation about the merits of this hitch. Hopefully a search will find it, but I relied on his experience and very glad I did.
Ken
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03-29-2011, 03:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Shipman
Posts: 552
M.O.C. #10136
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Pullrite superglide..have had one for 6 years on short bed F250....no problems...now on longbed F350...
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03-29-2011, 04:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Mount Shasta
Posts: 1,488
M.O.C. #1685
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We are satisfied with our 18K PullRite SuperGlide mounted in a 2009 Dodge shortbed.
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03-29-2011, 04:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Layton
Posts: 1,048
M.O.C. #666
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I have a pullrite and love it. I would recommend getting the quick removable adapter plate just in case your rig ever needs to be towed by a non pullrite hitch. I had one welded on and although I never had a problem I had it removed last fall on the way home and the quick removable one installed. Just for that one time you are in need...
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03-29-2011, 10:22 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Madison
Posts: 163
M.O.C. #8615
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2006 H
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2006 HD 6.5 box Chevy. We don't have but a few miles on our 2011 Highcountry 323RL. I really like the 15 K pullrite superglide. The hitch does everything automatically. I don't have to worry about turning clearance.
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03-30-2011, 04:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Wylie
Posts: 532
M.O.C. #9139
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In the original post you mention that your truck is a longbed. You will not need a slider in a long bed. A airride hitch is going to give you the most comfortable ride but if you want to remove the hitch from the truck when not pulling the trailer an airride hitch will be too much trouble.
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03-30-2011, 04:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
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You can't beat the pullrite for the shortbeds, piece of mind $$$. Here's what can happen if your unit is towed with the capture plate installed by a generic hitch. They bought me a new capture plate and they bought themselves a new hitch plate.
http://s1190.photobucket.com/albums/...itch%20Damage/
Mike
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03-30-2011, 05:14 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Queen Creek
Posts: 29
M.O.C. #5029
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Thanks for all your help! We appreciate it!!
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03-30-2011, 05:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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I have had my Reese 16K for 16 years Long Bed Pickup works well
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03-30-2011, 06:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
Posts: 609
M.O.C. #10966
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by RickW
In the original post you mention that your truck is a longbed. You will not need a slider in a long bed. A airride hitch is going to give you the most comfortable ride but if you want to remove the hitch from the truck when not pulling the trailer an airride hitch will be too much trouble.
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Actually, he did say that he traded his long bed for a new short bed...hence the numerous Superglide suggestions.
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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03-30-2011, 06:21 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Valencia
Posts: 207
M.O.C. #6835
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by WaltandLynne
We have a Trailer Saver TS3 in a Chevy 3500 long bed. I don't know if they make a slider for a short bed truck. We are very happy with the ride we get with the TS3.
Walt
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The newest air hitch from TrailerSaver is the BD3 (that's what I got) and they do have a manual slider option (which I also got...I think it also works for the ts3 hitch). I'm not very experienced, picked up my Monty in Feb , but I decided I wanted the air ride hitch and have a short bed 2008 F350, so I got the manuual slider option. So far, I love the MorRyde pin box and TrailerSaver air hitch combination.
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