Can a Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Be Used in a Long Bed Truck
Updated 02/17/2020 | Published 09/18/2011
Question:
can you use a short bed hitch in a long bed truck already have rails in for reese hitch just want a hitch with 4 way tilt and poss slider
asked by: Randy
Expert Reply:
You can use a slider type of 5th wheel trailer hitch, like # RP30051 in a long bed truck. In a long bed truck it is very unlikely that you will need to use the sliding feature of the hitch to make 90 degree turns safely. It can remain in the tow position (not slid back) and you should have enough clearance with an 8 foot bed truck. A slider should only be slid back when making tight maneuvers and not for general traveling.
For something rated higher, but is not a slider, we have the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # RP30928. It has a 20,000 pound gross trailer weight capacity and 5,000 pound pin weight capacity.
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Tim H.
2/13/2020
I already have a pullrite autoslider for a F350 with OEM Puck. Was wondering if this hitch would fit an F-450 with OEM Puck as that would allow me to now have to purchase another hitch.