Just bought a Ford crew cab with a short (6 1/2) ft bed. I have a perfectly good 16k reese manual slider that I would like to use by buying the adapter. I've had only extended cab trucks before with no real problems in towing a fiver. If I can do this it would save some big bucks on not having to buy an auto slide hitch. The cougar 5er has the cut outs on the nose cap for turning and the pin box is standard extended style. In fact the mfg states short bed trucks ok. So my question to you is anyone pulling a fiver with a CREW cab short bed and not a AUTOmatic slider?? thanks

Been doing it for years Rich. You just have to watch the tight turns. NO jackknifing for sure. I have never been in a situation where the turn radius was not enough. My fiver is 24 the length might be a factor I cannot comment on that as I have never owned a fiver longer than 24. Hope this helps

I have a crew cab with a manual slider that I have never use it. You should be fine.

I have a short box f350 and a Hijacker sliding hitch which is not automatic. I have only needed to use the slider a very few times and have only once had a problem when I tried to turn too tight without using it. I learned my lesson and never have a problem now.

Crew cab shouldn't be any different than an extended cab. Assuming short bed the back window to 5er attach point should be the same.If you already have a "Manual" slider I don't see the concern. If you need it, its there...

I have a very square-front FW and can NOT hit at full lock going forward, in either direction. TV is in my sig. I =ass=ume that the 4wd on my truck cuts down on my turning radius, but have never really checked. ALL will hit in reverse; the slider just gives you a bit more room before you do hit.Lyle

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Bellpr
Explorer
Sep 12, 2015
ol Bombero-JC wrote:
Bellpr wrote:
I have a F250 Short bed and I have a PullRite Superglide for a short bed truck. It does all the work for me by moving the king pin back as I turn the truck. LOVE IT! Never have to worry about manually moving it back and forth. It just does it automatically.

Auto-matically?

How do it know???

SG - 2nd only to a thermos (keeps hot things hot and cold thing cold)..;)

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The King pin pivots on a cam with the 5er. There is a plate on the 5er that makes the king pin hitch plate turn with the 5er. Instead of the king pin turning on the hitch plate. As the 5er turns a cam on the underside of the superglide hitch forces the king pin to the rear of the truck bed. Auto-magically. then as the 5er straightens out the cam forces the king pin hitch plate forward in the truck bed back over the rear axle. check out the video link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzC2smgte74
ol_Bombero-JC
Explorer
Sep 12, 2015
Bellpr wrote:
I have a F250 Short bed and I have a PullRite Superglide for a short bed truck. It does all the work for me by moving the king pin back as I turn the truck. LOVE IT! Never have to worry about manually moving it back and forth. It just does it automatically.

Auto-matically?

How do it know???

SG - 2nd only to a thermos (keeps hot things hot and cold thing cold)..;)

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Toolguy5
Explorer III
Sep 11, 2015
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Toolguy5
Explorer III
Sep 11, 2015
GMC 3500 4x4 crew cab Denali. Only 4 months old.
Manual slider but when in the maneuvering position hits the tail gate when turning. Did take it and test turn with the hitch in forward position. Can make almost a 90. Stopped a little short of a 90 with a couple of inches to go before hitting cab.
If I think I will need the slide after our next trip I will raise the 5er.
bbaker2001
Explorer
Sep 11, 2015
when I look at the 1 1/2 ft of space I lose, it doesn't seem that bad. heck I will put a box on the front
2 points for short
0 for long
jffnkrn
Explorer
Sep 11, 2015
We have a GMC extended cab 4x4 with standard bed, Grand Design fifth wheel with the front cap cut at the corners. have a 16K reese manual slider and never needed it when towing, then one day I tried it for backing and what a difference it made as the pivot point is obviously changed. So long story short, put in at least the manual slider, if needed better to have than not have and need. Good Luck & Be Safe ! ! !
bbaker2001
Explorer
Sep 11, 2015
thanks
have used them before good people.
short bed works?
Passin__Through
Explorer
Sep 10, 2015
bbaker2001 wrote:
does the dodge have a 6.6 or 6.4 bed.
and any problems towing. also which hitch should I get.

Contact the folks at Terry's Cherokee RV Service on N. Wilson Way in Stockton. They should be able to help you out.

Two years ago they installed my 16K Pullrite Superglide for me and I have been very happy with it. They did it while my wife and I waited, since we live about 60 miles away from Stockton.
bbaker2001
Explorer
Sep 10, 2015
does the dodge have a 6.6 or 6.4 bed.
and any problems towing. also which hitch should I get.
Bellpr
Explorer
Sep 08, 2015
I have a F250 Short bed and I have a PullRite Superglide for a short bed truck. It does all the work for me by moving the king pin back as I turn the truck. LOVE IT! Never have to worry about manually moving it back and forth. It just does it automatically.

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