Ram and 5ver wrote:
I can definitely see why the Pullrite is so popular. :)
What do you use for lubrication?
Do any of you with the Pullrite sliders remove them often?
If so, how do you remove/install it?
I've been thinking of building an aluminum headache rack for use when not pulling the 5th wheel. Adding a removable swing arm crane would be simple, to sling the hitch.
In my particular case this would only happen a couple of times per year. The majority of the year the truck is used for outdoor activities & home improvement projects.
Suggest you use the archives (posts over 12 months old) to search Pullrite Super Glide. (Same for other brands).
Lubrication: Only req'd on the draw tubes. Newer models = WD40.
Older models - SlipPlate (dry graphite).
WD-40 or similar for the latching mechanism.
Several easy options (other than 2 men and a boy) to remove it:
1. The "one finger lift" - HF electric hoist. Hang hoist from
(or between) any stationary sources. Back under, attach. Push button to lift, drive out from underneath - lower to a furniture dolly. Roll it to wherever.
The hoist itself is about the size of a lunch pail, weighs about 20#.
2. "Cherry Picker" engine hoist. Roll hoist to back of bed.
Lift. Roll hoist and hitch back - or move truck forward.
Then, continue as above.
3. Chain hoist.
4. HF crane.
There are - and have been - other creative options.
All/any of the above are handy for other jobs & projects besides removing the hitch. (I have #1 & 2)
BTW - No wide body 5th. SB '05 QC 1T Ram. Super Glide has "done it's thing" (very well) frequently.
There is no need to be in a "straight line" to unhitch.
Would I purchase a different brand of hitch?
No reason to do so now (happy with the SG).
*If* I was just starting out without one (like I was in '05), I would again, consider all options.
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