Do I really need a sliding hitch?
I know there are probably lots of opinions on this topic, but that's what I'm looking for. I need the pro's and con's. And I've already heard the "which would you rather pay for, a slider or new tru...
Forum Discussion
The issue will most likely come up while trying to back into a tight site. If you are EXTREMELY CAREFUL you can avoid crunching the cab.
Question is - "Do you feel lucky?"
I installed a slider because the difference in price vs repair to cab. Also, at the end of a long day towing, you (at my) brain doesn't not always function up to normal. I tend to make "little" mistakes - crunching the cab I would not consider to be a "little" mistake.
Consider this - I had an extended cab, not a crew cab, and trying to "eyeball" the distance between trailer and cab can be difficult.
Your truck - your decision - good luck.
Question is - "Do you feel lucky?"
I installed a slider because the difference in price vs repair to cab. Also, at the end of a long day towing, you (at my) brain doesn't not always function up to normal. I tend to make "little" mistakes - crunching the cab I would not consider to be a "little" mistake.
Consider this - I had an extended cab, not a crew cab, and trying to "eyeball" the distance between trailer and cab can be difficult.
Your truck - your decision - good luck.
