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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Jan 15, 2021

Newer 5ers, Slider Hitch Required For Short Beds?

I keep reading that the newer 5ers have a redesigned nose with curved sides so that you don't need a slider hitch on a short bed truck. My Ram has the 6.5 bed so I was wondering if I need a slider wi...
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bigorange
Explorer
Jan 15, 2021
I agree that terrain seems to be the biggest contributor for me. I have a shortbed Ram and have always been pretty careful when backing. I now have a dent on one corner of the cab from a sharp turn backing into a spot on very uneven terrain while boondocking.

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