RAM 3500 Mega / Slider or not?

[suny07]

Hello,

I searched and read a lot but still lost.

We are new to the 5th wheels and try to get a proper understanding on the slider / no slider hitch option.

Most people tell us no slider needed for our planed setup.

We have a RAM 3500 Mega Cab short bed, SRW.
The Trailer we are looking at is a Montana High Country 305RL
The Hitch we want is a B&W Companion turnover ball mount

Can someone please let me know with real world experience, maybe with our combo, if we will survive without the Companion Slider version?
What are your thoughts?

I would like to avoid the slider mainly because of the weight when I have to get it in and out of the truck bed.
Also the payload does not have to much play in our combo and it would be nice also here to have a lighter hitch.

Other than that I think better have it and not use it ...

Thanks for your help,
Mike