New to 5th wheels - hitch Qs

Thank you, both of you. I do not know when I would need that level of angle of turn. If Im turning that tight, that almost seems as if I put myself in that position wrongly.

I do not have the puck system. Im also selling the trailer at the end of the summer. But I want safety obviously and ease of use if I keep the hitch. I do not know if I can transfer the hitch to a later truck.

The Ram box does seem short but the dealer believes I do not need a slider.

Does your truck have the puck system? Some will say get the slider to be safe. Some that have a slider never use it. The Ram trucks have the shortest distance from axle center to back of cab. With the newer rounded front FWs, you may not NEED a slider, but depends on your awareness, when turning/backing. I've towed a FW a long time, but since 1999 with a Ford 6.75 bed. I've never used a slider, or had any incident because of using a non-sliding hitch.

Jerry

As to wether you need a slider or not depends on how sharp you can turn and what predicaments you get into.

I have owned an auto slider Superglide it can be an issue hooking and unhooking. It has a capture plate and you only have about 10 degrees of misalignment.

I now have a B&W companion slider. I like this one the best out of the 2. Although I have it for 3 years I have never needed to use the slider.

You will find out different opinions, so good luck deciding.
Safe travels.