Eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns with this non-binding slider. Provides 12" of travel from front to back. For use with Curt 20,000-lb rated fifth-wheel trailer hitches. Fits truck beds between 6' and 8' in length.
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Note: If using a slider, hitch will not adjust to lowest height setting.
Most often used on trucks with 6-foot and 6-1/2-foot beds, this roller helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a roller to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.
The round-tube design of this slider allows for relatively uninhibited movement of your fifth-wheel hitch. Because your hitch can glide smoothly and easily along the rods, there is less chance of binding.
With straight, flat contact points, as found with square-tube sliders, tension can build between the slider and the hitch when your truck and trailer are somewhat out of line or are on uneven ground. As a result, it can be difficult to properly activate the slider when your truck and trailer are not in a straight line.
With a round-tube slider, there is more give between the contacting surfaces, allowing better mobility of the hitch system. Fewer corners means less tension buildup. Activating a round-tube slider is easier, and operation as a whole is smoother.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (19 Customer Reviews)
Eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns with this non-binding slider. Provides 12" of travel from front to back. For use with Curt 20,000-lb rated fifth-wheel trailer hitches. Fits truck beds between 6' and 8' in length.The instructions were clear and concise, however I wasn't able to get the lock pins in the holes where the slider mounted to the rails with the rubber supplied pads.
I have one complaint & it's not with ETRAILER, it's UPS, but I am sure I am not the only one. Box that roller hitch was delivered in was busted up pretty bad only has one piece that was slightly bent which was the cross brace that uses set screws to attached. Attached is picture of box with hitch. I was home & help UPS man unload, he said that's how truck was loaded when he got in truck. When installing and tightening screw it pulled brace back to being straight. Overall I am satisfied but hadn't hooked up to camper fifth wheel yet. Will hook up in next week to see how it works. I have hitch set at 19 inches above bed floor which should give 6 inches of clearance from bed rails to underneath RV . Regards Francis
.It works fine. When it’s attached to the main hitch, it’s so heavy, I need an engine hoist to get it into the truck
Love the Curt Hitch. Very sturdy, no noise, cracking like other models. Had a product for us to change to a slider when needed without purchasing a complete new fifth wheel.
E-trailer and Will were awesome to deal with and very helpful
I wanted to convert my fixed Q20 5th wheel hitch to a slider. I called to be sure I ordered the correct part. Rebecca was knowledgeable and helpful. The slider was ordered and arrived sooner than expected. The installation was easy. My 14 year old grandson installed it for me (with close supervision) and learned how to use a torque wrench. It works great! Very easy to operate.
Both the e- trailer box and the Curt box was broken and there was no hardware or instructions. I called Gwen ext. 72961 and she said the hardware and instructions would be shipped out.
Completed this by myself, but probably would not recommend this to another 76 year old unless he had help. Actually it went quite well, just took me longer.
2005 Dodge 2500
Product showed up with box that was trashed by UPS. Parts were missing. Etrailer shipped out missing parts with no problems. Product is installed and works great.
Garth - 10/17/2017I ordered a slider base for my q20 fifth wheel hitch. Ordered it on Thursday morning and was at my house friday afternoon. Have found my new place for all my towing and trailer needs. Will definitely use again.
very fast shipping fit truck and hitch head easy moves very freely back to front no noises and very pleased stopped the camper from hitting cab on sharp turns and leaves lotsa clearance
very fast shipping fit truck and hitch head easy moves very freely back to front no noises and very pleased stopped the camper from hitting cab on sharp turns and leaves lotsa clearance
I purchased a Short bed truck so I needed to add the slider to my hitch and it works great.
Installed, never used. As always etrailer delivers fast. Will sell for 50% listed price
Showed up quickly. Ordered Wednesday and delivered Friday. Natalie was awesome, I ordered over the phone with here.
I have installed the slider. Fit like a glove, I believe it will do everything I need.
Got what I ordered on time. Box was damaged but was taped up. After putting it together was missing 1 screw. Sent an email and received the missing part with out any hassle. I'm very happy with this product.
Review from a similar R20 in Accessories and Parts
I just finished mounting the Reese R20 in my 2011 GMC Duamax as seen in the attached photo. I found the instructions and drawings to be very good. The installation was straight forward. This hitch replaced an older (1990) hitch which did not have side to side articulation. I am looking forward to the additional flexibility when unhitching and hitching on uneven ground. Thanks for the reference page, particularly the installation video. It was a pleasure doing business with etrailer.
Review from a similar R20 in Accessories and Parts
The hitch was delivered exactly on time. It came in two boxes of considerable weight. Assembled without complication and it took just a little over an hour to put it together.
The instructions suggested to Insert the roll pin over a hard surface, I found it much easier following their suggestion.
The end result is that I now have a great looking, durable 5th wheel hitch.
I am very pleased with the entire process and I would be willing to do it again though I hope I never have to.
These guys are highly recommended.
Review from a similar R20 in Accessories and Parts
Unit arrived as scheduled and the install was straight forward. This unit replaces a 10 year old Reese slider that was border line 16k and we decided it was time to upgrade to the 20k with the tubes slider. Look forward to trying out this summer.
etrailer is great to work with and provides some of the best and informative tutorials on line.
Review from a similar R20 in Accessories and Parts
Quick Shipment. Very heavy as should be. 164 lbs. Easy to assemble. The 2 legs came in a separate box from the head. The video and printed versions were very clear. I feel confident to pull my 16,000 lb 5th wheel now.
Benny C - 02/13/2018Review from a similar R20 in Accessories and Parts
Installed easily. I let my son-in-law do the lifting! Arrived fast and undamaged. Far superior to the 15K Pro series I had. It was junk after 2 and a half years. This makes NO noise when pulling my 38 foot 5th wheel.
Gregg S - 06/30/2016Review from a similar R20 in Accessories and Parts
The package arrived and was left on my door step without being able to inspect the package. It was found in terrible condition. It looked like it had been dropped off at 55 mph. The condition of the card board was old and easily fell apart. The hitch fell out of the box when I moved it. It appeared that the box had set on your shelf for sometime. Lots of plastic tape applied all over the box. Luckily the contents were all there and there didn't seem to any damage to the hitch. The foam protection was in pieces when the box fell open. It seemed to be old, and it crumbled when I removed it from what was left of the box. The paper work in the box said this hitch was a 30867 addendum. I ordered a RP30870. I didn't order a 30867. Are they comparable, or the same? If not you owe me a RP 30870. The other packages were in very good shape (slider, installation package).
Mike L - 05/07/2018
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Condition: Missing Parts
Notes: Missin all hardware and cross member weldmount. All other parts are in good condition. Never used or installed
Condition: Missing Parts
Notes: Item is missing all parts except the 2 roller assemblies.
Condition: Missing Parts
Notes: Item is missing the hardware. Otherwise unused and in good condition.
Condition: Missing Parts
Notes: Item has minor cosmetic damage and is missing the hardware.
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