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Post by woveatu on Sept 15, 2023 9:34:25 GMT -5
I’m picking up my new Durango 326RLT in a couple of weeks and this will be my first fifth wheel, hence my first fifth wheel hitch. My tow vehicle is a 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax with the short bed. I’ve seen a lot of stuff on the web where people say that a slider isn’t necessarily needed. I’m hoping that I can get some input here to help me choose. I really want to be able to save the payload weight and keep my hitch easily removable, so I hope some of you can tell me that you’re using the fixed hitch with a similar setup.
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Post by laknox on Sept 15, 2023 18:13:57 GMT -5
I’m picking up my new Durango 326RLT in a couple of weeks and this will be my first fifth wheel, hence my first fifth wheel hitch. My tow vehicle is a 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax with the short bed. I’ve seen a lot of stuff on the web where people say that a slider isn’t necessarily needed. I’m hoping that I can get some input here to help me choose. I really want to be able to save the payload weight and keep my hitch easily removable, so I hope some of you can tell me that you’re using the fixed hitch with a similar setup. My experience with 2 FWs... My first FW was a Komfort 25FSG and it was towed with an '02 2500 HD Duramax, crew cab, short box, 4x4. Hitch was a B&W Turnover Ball with a 16k Companion FW hitch set to as high and as far forward as it would go. The Komfort was a very square front rig, not having the rounded corners found on almost all newer FWs. I could NOT hit my cab at full lock, turning R or L, when going forward. I could, and did, hit my cab in reverse, which a slider would not have prevented, just delayed a bit. My current KZ wouldn't even come close with the '02 as it has the rounded corners. With the same KZ and my current '22 3500 HD Denali Duramax CC, 4x4, short box, I'm also not even close to hitting when going forward. Now, I =did= move the Companion head to the rear to give me some extra clearance and, with only 10.5k GVW, I have zero concerns about weight. So, a slider, with newer trucks and FWs is really only a preference, not a necessity, IMO. I know that a lot of people still like the auto-sliders, but they have their own set of problems / quirks. Lyle |
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Post by thelosttexan on Sept 15, 2023 22:39:28 GMT -5
I just purchased 2023 Durango 290RLT and I went with a slider on my 2017 ram 2500 short bed. While I don’t need it for 90% of time I’m maneuvering the trailer, it’s nice to pull a lever and have the trailer shift back to a safe distance if needed even if I feel it probably wouldn’t touch. But buy what you feel comfortable with. I’ve seen a lot of people go to the gooseneck hitch conversion system and not need a slider either. I’d recommend watching a lot of YouTube video on the difference hitch systems.
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Post by nvguy on Sept 16, 2023 23:19:53 GMT -5
You may be fine on flat ground, but when the 5th wheel is going up an incline and the truck hasn't the cab-5th wheel distance is reduced a lot, same thing if the truck is going up relative to the 5th wheel. If you are making a turn when all this is happening, you might end up needing a back window. I did.
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17600
Weekender RV’er
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Post by 17600 on Sept 17, 2023 15:33:45 GMT -5
I have a D290RLT pull it with F250 short bed and I use the Andersen ultimate hitch. It's easy to install and remove and works very well for me.
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Post by thebigland on Sept 20, 2023 7:24:11 GMT -5
I have a 2015 GMC Sierra HD 6'6 box with a KZ Durango 321RKT and no slider hitch required. I use a fixed 16K Reese Fifth Wheel hitch. I have been using it for 2 seasons with no issue. The shape of the cap with the curved corners helps with the clearance.
I haven't been in a situation yet where I would of required a slider hitch. Now obviously if you are on uneven terrain I wouldn't advise jackknifing the unit without someone spotting you, but otherwise you should be ok. And I believe the 2022's come with a 6'9" bed so you may have more clearance than I have.
Hope this helps.
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Kass RVers
Seasonal RV’er
2022 Durango HT 256RKT | 2022 Chevy 2500 HD High Country
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Post by Kass RVers on Sept 21, 2023 20:49:08 GMT -5
We have a 256RKT and a 2022 Chevy 2500 High Country. We have the 6'9" bed and the tri-fold tonneau cover. We went with the B&W Companion hitch for the puck system. We mounted the arms to the rear.
Turning while going forward...no problem, the truck turn radius can't put us at 90 degrees and noway near the cab.
Backing, we had one odd angle that caused us to remove the tonneau while parking. Wouldn't have been a problem in the end, but better safe than sorry.
Again, backing, we've cut sharp, done almost 90 degrees, and never come close. If we're concerned it's my job to watch. I've yet to stop and ask hubs to readjust.
Love the two-part hitch. With our integrated tailgate hubs just walks up and down the steps with the separate pieces.
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Post by cherokee on Sept 27, 2023 14:16:36 GMT -5
Definitely a slider hitch, automatic. We have a 2022 Silverado, 6”, 9” bed and it’s the best thing I bought. It makes your life stress free and works so you don’t have to. One draw back is that it weighs over 200 pounds but that is minute to advantages you gain.
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Post by woveatu on Oct 10, 2023 6:57:55 GMT -5
Thanks for all of the input. I’m going with the fixed position B&W hitch. I use my truck bed for hauling quite often so the ability to easily take the hitch out and put it back later it is big for me.
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bwade
Newbie RV’er
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Post by bwade on Feb 18, 2024 16:25:28 GMT -5
We have a 2022 Durango 366FBT and pull with a 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. We have been full timers for the last year and half with over 15,000 miles on the RV. We use the Anderson hitch and love it. No issues and its lite enough my wife can remove it. It hooks directly to the factory puck system on the truck.
We also just added the RAS suspension system to the truck. It made a big difference in the ride with out the trailer and reduced the squat when towing the trailer.
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Post by durango380flf on Feb 23, 2024 14:02:07 GMT -5
I’m picking up my new Durango 326RLT in a couple of weeks and this will be my first fifth wheel, hence my first fifth wheel hitch. My tow vehicle is a 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax with the short bed. I’ve seen a lot of stuff on the web where people say that a slider isn’t necessarily needed. I’m hoping that I can get some input here to help me choose. I really want to be able to save the payload weight and keep my hitch easily removable, so I hope some of you can tell me that you’re using the fixed hitch with a similar setup. |
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Post by durango380flf on Feb 23, 2024 14:05:42 GMT -5
I have a Durango 380 FLF with a 2016 Ford F350 with a short bed, Trust me go with a slider, I crushed the left rear corner of the truck and scratched the front of the camper. I now leave my slider in the rear position
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