Is a slider hitch worth the extra money?

NMDriver wrote:
When comparing slider and non-slider stories you need to know what rig also had a pin extension and how long it was.

A hitch extension can take the place of a slider. If the 5er has an extension it may not need a slider and IF you do not have an extension you may need a slider.

A Reese slider moves the front of the 5er back 14 inches, which on most rigs will allow a sharp angle between truck and trailer. A long enough hitch extension will do the same thing.

If your 5er does not already have the extension they can cost as much as the slider rails so you might as well buy the slider.

IF your 5er came with an extension then you need to measure the distance it moves the pin out in front of the corners.



14 inches clears my 2500 6.5 bed cab but it is close.

You would also want to ask the manufacturer about adding an extension hitch to a 5er if it doesn't come with one. I had an 04 coachmen Somerset that came with a short hitch. I called Coachmen to see if I could put an extended hitch on the 5er and was told by them that I could void some of the warranty if I put a longer (extended) hitch on it..so I didn't add one and stayed with my slider...

Only cost a phone call if one wants to add a longer/extended hitch to their 5er and it's still under warranty, call and ask what the manufacturers take is on adding an extended hitch if 5er didn't come with one. That way you got information, "straight from the horses mouth".