Can you hitch an autoslide hitch in an angled position?

lee worsdell wrote:
I do it all the time with my normal hitch not sure about sliders . What would be the difference just curious .

on most auto sliders it appears that the kingpin is held fixed and the 5th wheel turns which articulates the slide. So if you back up at a sharp angle the 5th wheel has prob reset to the drive position which is straight. If that makes sense. I am guessing you can't lock the auto-slider types back in the maneuver position - I could be wrong tho..?

lee worsdell wrote:
I do it all the time with my normal hitch not sure about sliders . What would be the difference just curious .

I know the Superglide takes a capture plate. My friend has one, and is always complaining about something with it, its either the hitching process or something about adjustments..

He did solved all his Superglide problems , he just purchased a new Andersen Ultimate. :B

I do it all the time with my normal hitch not sure about sliders . What would be the difference just curious .

Txsurfer wrote:
Ok I think a manual slider may be best for my situation. On thing brought up that I did not think of is having a slider in maneuver mode actually gives you a bit of advantage (response wise) over a std hitch and this is good in my tight situation.

After reading this from you, thats the big reason as stated in my previous post for pulling back my previous slider hitch, the response. The Andersen the way its mounted it puts your fifth wheel farther back, big reason they advertise it for the short beds.

Txsurfer wrote:
So doing some due diligence and the auto slide type 5th wheel hitches seem pretty cool but I'm not sure how you'd hitch up if you have to approach your trailer at an angle?

I just finished my extended trip with my new Andersen Ultimate hitch, eliminated my 18K Reese slider hitch, there was a number of reasons for the change, wondering now why I didn't do it sooner

Getting home yesterday, and backing into my RV pad, there was no issues with clearance, its a tight fit, and not a problem.

You sound like a great candidate for the Andersen Fifth Wheel hitch. IMO automatic sliders are a problem ,just needing a capture plate, pretty straight angle when hitching etc. I entertained the thought going to an automatic to take away any concerns with backing, but found out even with my old slider it was never needed. I did pull it back just to help with the backing angle when backing into my RV pad to make it easier, but not needed for clearance.

Do yourself a favor ,and look into the Andersen. You will save some money in the process :)

Ok I think a manual slider may be best for my situation. On thing brought up that I did not think of is having a slider in maneuver mode actually gives you a bit of advantage (response wise) over a std hitch and this is good in my tight situation.

alboy wrote:
ON my demco auto slide you could loosen off the side wings to gain a lot more angle.

yep...I had to do this...then I pulled forward straight and tightened the capture plate. Worked great

ON my demco auto slide you could loosen off the side wings to gain a lot more angle.

My Demco Autoslide has only 5 degrees of freedom from straight, but the only sites that I avoid because of this are curved pull-thru sites. Not really a problem in other sites.

Txsurfer wrote:
I don't think I will have a straight shot in my driveway is why I ask

I think they have a 10 or 11 degree freedom from straight, easy to check with the pullrite site or call them they are very helpful

rechecked the website it shows 16 degrees.
http://www.pullrite.com/sites/default/files/4100-4400%20SG%20Owners%20Manual_1.pdf