ol Bombero-JC wrote:
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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Yeah, it really does seem like a great time to be in the market for a hitch.
There is another similar autoslider that gets great reviews as well. It is from Demco, and called the Hijacker. Same principle as the Pullrite, just a different way to lock in the head plate.
Saw it on etrailer.com, and read reviews from owners. Not near the population as the Pullrite, and it sounds like the first gen may have had issues, that left a stigma. But the updates seem to be very well received.
I have *read* both allow up to about 15* misalignment, which is pretty dog gone good. :)
