laknox wrote:
omextreme wrote:
arnko37 wrote:
Shortly after getting a new 2013 GMC 2500 HD I blew out the rear window while backing up. The hitch is a slider. Ever since I tow with the hitch slid back. No problems. However I would not do this on a slippery road. Since some weight is taken off the front axle there is a risk that should you try to turn you may keep on going straight ahead. The light steering axle will have less traction when there is less weight on it.
Are slider hitches rated to tow full time when slid?
B&W, definitely NOT, according to them. Personally, I wouldn't trust the hitch to hold in an emergency stop and now you've given your FW about a 12-14" "head start" in ramming forward, should the latch break. You'll have =something= in the cab with you if that happens.
Lyle
Agree. I had a 16K Reece slider doe years back on a SB truck and it was stated NOT to tow with it in extended position...
