Help me understand
I don't have a slider hitch in my 08 6.5 ft. box. For those that do have them, what is the advantage other than then if you have a flat cap on your 5er? I could see the need for one. However, it seems that the round caps seem to compensate for the need for a slider and this is why they came up with the design. These configurations are designed so that you can turn 80 or 90 degrees. My point is, that when you get turned that much, you have lost control of the R.V. no matter your situation. You are now dragging the tires and twisting the frame of you unit. Backing up, you have the same thing except you are pushing hard on your pin, extra hard. You are stuck in that position until you make the reverse move that got you there! So what is the advantage of a slider hitch if you have a configuration that allows you to turn sufficiently in so far that you either have a flat cap with an 8ft box or you have a round cap with a 6.5 ft. box, which it seems in both cases negates the need for a slider hitch? I have used a slider on big trucks but they are designed to distribute weight on the axles of the tractor. I realize the flat cap and a short box a slider would be handy with out a doubt. Given the configurations I mentioned, and the slider is in the forward position while towing, considering that it is the same position of a fixed hitch, What is the advantage to the turn if the slider is supposed to go back to allow a turn with out damage to your TV? I personally prefer to have the towed unit to be as close to me as possible when making turns and if I have to turn that sharp that have no control over the tire slide and frame twist, then I'm in a place I shouldn't be! In which case a slider is of no use. I have no problem with anything some one want to purchase. I just haven't seen the advantage. I don't intend for this to be a bashing post but would like other opinions as to why they are helpful. Just asking. Thanks
