shortbox Dodge more likely to hit?

[SDowns]

Do I understand correctly, do you guys think my new to me 2004. 5 qc sb is more likely to have contact with my fifth? I have a keystone outback with the rounded front end and an extended pin ( I do not know how much). This truck took ALL my $$$ to get and I just don't think I can come up with the funds for a pullrite which is what I want, so I am looking for less $$ alternatives. I know there are manual sliders, they may be ok if I am unlikely to need it much. We havea a very sharp turnaround in my driveway.



Rebecca

2004. 5 3500 qc srw

 

[MegaRocks]

With an extended pinbox on your fifth, a manual slider will work fine even in your tight driveway.



You just won't have the automatic protection of the Pullrite Superglide in jackknife situation.



In my Ford I use a manual slider. It is a Husky Power Pull I believe. It is a nice hitch as well. But I am too lazy to use the slider. I usually just re-jockey the trailer instead of turning too sharply.



Good luck.



Best price on the Pullrite was from Discount RV online.

 

[klenger]

Keep in mind that the extended pin box will not prevent hitting the cab in a 90° jacknife turn. The 3rd gen Dodges have a very short distance from axle to cab. 3" less than the 2nd gens. I love the PullRite (non slider) that I have and would recommend selling one of your children to get the PullRite Superglide. The PullRite rail system is fantastic too. See sig for links to more info on PullRite, RV's, etc.

 

[RustyJC]

If you want to verify clearance for yourself, measure from the center of the pin receiver on the 5th wheel hitch to the back of the cab. Now, take this measurement and cut a string to that length. Hold one end of the string on the center of the pin on the 5th wheel's pin box. Take the other end and swing an arc of 180 degrees from the left to the right side of the 5th wheel. Anything that protrudes beyond the arc can strike the back of the cab under the right conditions.



Rusty

 

[jkalchik]

Sounds like a good idea, Rusty. May I gently make the suggestion that your clearance method will work nicely if the rig is on flat ground, or on top of a knob. If the rig is in the bottom of a valley, the string effectively gets shorter.



Just some food for thought.