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MNRon's avatar
MNRon
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Jul 11, 2015

Dropped 5er with Pullrite SuperGlide?

I recognize that the internet breeds paranoia. I've read several threads over the years about dropped fifth wheels on pickups, but another current thread got me to wondering. I have a Pullrite Superglide that I'm very happy with. The wrap-around jaws make it difficult to believe that they could release if closed properly, and it's hard to understand how they could be closed improperly.

All of that preamble is setting up the question. Has anyone actually dropped a fifth-wheel using a Pullrite Superglide? Not looking for "saw one dropped once" or "heard of one" etc. Just trying to understand if anyone has live experience with this problem when using a Pullrite.

As always, thanks.
Ron
  • wilber1's avatar
    wilber1
    Explorer
    Jul 11, 2015
    Regardless of hitch type, 99% of the time it is not a mechanical failure when this happens, it is either poor procedure or getting out of sequence due to rushing or being interrupted when hooking up or unhooking.
  • pennysmom09's avatar
    pennysmom09
    Explorer
    Jul 11, 2015
    We almost dropped our 5th wheel using our pull rite the first time. It was purely our inexperience because we had never done it ourselves. The dealer hooked it up and then explained!! Fortunately, We left the front jacks about 2 inches off the ground, and I was watching as DH pulled forward. When I saw the trailer hitch start to slide out, I yelled "stop!", but when he put the truck in park, it slid out far enough to land on the jacks. We were a mess, but no damage and we finally got connected and it never happened again. We learned everything the hard way.

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