5th wheel hitch

[derooshb]

Thanks for the info Rick, the dealer has ordered the 4" equalizer from Dexter for $26 a piece. He said he couldn't buy it from Montana. I'm having them installed anyway, an inch is an inch and closer to level. The fifth wheel I've decided on is the Reese Signature 18k slider and I will set at the lowest setting (14 inch)

Montana CS says that a 4" equalizer bracket (an upside down Y shaped bracket that connects the two axle springs together in the middle between the tires, with the upper leg of the upside down Y connected to the frame) can be installed in place of the currently installed 2" brackets. According to Montana CS - because of the geometry of the pieces and parts - this will result in raising the trailer approximately 1" - rather than 2". The local price of this bracket (2 are needed) is $8.80 each.

However, the bracket I was told should currently be on my 3400RL is not the bracket that is actually on it.

I will be talking with Montana Monday, and will provide an update.

It seems to me that a fair number of trailers are riding high in the front. If this "fix" will make things better, it might be a good thing to know.
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[rickfox]

derooshb,

Let me know how things work out. I have mentioned to Montana CS that the brackets they said were installed on my 3400RL were not what was really installed. They are looking into this.

In the meantime, I have not proceeded further.

[wilbarb]

I have the same TV as you but 05. I have the Super Glide and would not consider anything else. I tow a 2980RL.

[derooshb]

How level is the trailer when towing?

quote:Originally posted by wilbarb

I have the same TV as you but 05. I have the Super Glide and would not consider anything else. I tow a 2980RL.

[sreigle]

quote:Originally posted by CRUZIN 2

Ken

Just a short question, how often do you use the slider hitch?

Larry, I'm not Ken but wanted to say I've had to use the slider four times in 11 years of towing with shortbed trucks. Two of those were towing Montanas since January 2001. I have the slider just in case. If I had that new Montana with the new nose I would probably not use a slider at all.

[sreigle]

quote:Originally posted by ken



To be honest, I have never used the slider yet. But it is there if I get into a bind. I have had the Montana at about a 60 degree angle and still had room between the trailer and cab. If I was in an twisted angle with the truck and trailer I might be in trouble. For safety sake I added the slider. There is a difference in lenghts of these short bed trucks. The Dodge has a smaller bed. the 2500 HD has a 6'6" bed. I am not sure what the Fords length is.

Ken, the specs on my 2005 Ford shortbed say the bed is 6.75 feet. That's 6'9" if my math is correct.

[wilbarb]

I use the slider every time I back my rig up the driveway at my home. I don't have much room to maneuver. Also, the pin fits so tight in the hitch you don't know the 5er is there without looking in the mirror.