Fifth wheel slider hitch options

Kevin O. wrote:
My truck is a 2001 F350 crewcab with a 6'9" bed. I thought my mind was made up on a Pullrite superslide, Now after talking to a few people I'm thinking it might be to heavy? I'm already half boinic with 2 fake hips, fake knee, and back problems. So I'm going to need a hitch that is a little easier to take in and out when I'm not using it. I also have been told the Pullrite can be tough to hook up if your not completely level?
So now I'm leaning towards a manual slider hitch which I'm guessing is much lighter in weight and might be easier to hook and unhook? I also would like to know how often you guys actually use the manual slider? Any suggestions will be appreciated!

Kevin

I've used one for 9 years. Heavy - Yes. It breaks down a bit, but the main box part of the hitch is heavy. I can muscle it around, but I can see why you'd be concerned. I have thought about attaching a pulley to the garage truss to make it easier.

I have never had troubles hooking up when not level, not sure what they could be referring to with that. I camp in spots that others would drive by (usually because I didn't make reservations and end up with spots that others wouldn't take...) and have been in some pretty unlevel situations and never had an issue.

I have had no issues with my hitch and would buy one again. But I know that i would fail to slide a manual hitch on a dark rainy night after driving for 14 hours, so I went for the safe bet.

However, in your situation I would wonder if you'd be better off with a fixed hitch and a revolution pin box? I don't know much about them, but in principle should accomplish the same result as a slider hitch without extra weight for you to deal with. I am sure that someone else here would know more about that one.