Pullrite super glide 18K

I dont have a problem with how straight it is, I have more of a problem with being off to the left or right. The rig and the FW are straight, it's just that they are not in line. It then wants to pivot the hitch before engaging. You wont get any worse. Don't get frustrated, just take your time and get out and look at it from both sides. I often have the rig too low and need to get out a couple times.

We haven't had any problems hooking ours up. It seems to tolerate being off a little bit.

Our issue is finding the right height to unhitch. Latches on good and won't let go if we're a tad too high or a tad too low.

But we keep at it and we're getting better. Just takes some practice.

ua40j wrote:
Our issue is finding the right height to unhitch. Latches on good and won't let go if we're a tad too high or a tad too low.

When hitching I set the trailer height to just barely below the height of the hitch plate when held level. This causes the trailer to ride up the plate slightly. Maybe a height difference of 1/4-1/2" is all thats needed.

When unhitching I pull the release then raise the trailer until the capture plate just starts to come off the hitch plate. Maybe 1/8" inch gap.

Never had any issues.

Yes, I have the same problem. That is the most thing that is bad about this hitch. This is my second fw with the hitch, just have patience and you will learn , takes time. PS. don't try to unhook at any angle. You pretty much has to be straight.

mileshuff wrote:

ua40j wrote:
Our issue is finding the right height to unhitch. Latches on good and won't let go if we're a tad too high or a tad too low.

When hitching I set the trailer height to just barely below the height of the hitch plate when held level. This causes the trailer to ride up the plate slightly. Maybe a height difference of 1/4-1/2" is all thats needed.

When unhitching I pull the release then raise the trailer until the capture plate just starts to come off the hitch plate. Maybe 1/8" inch gap.

Never had any issues.

X2! It works just fine if you raise the 5th wheel as you back up. To help me align I painted a stripe on the hitch plate, put two strips of tape down each side of where the pin goes and painted the center white, I line that up as I back with the pin! Then get out and check the hieght before backing home! No problems.

Colo Native wrote:
Ok went to do the PDI today and when it came to hitching up we had a lot of problems trying to do it. It has the multi fit capture plate and Lippert said it is the right one. We had to be dead straight to get it hooked up the book says it could 10 degrees off. Anybody have or had this problem or just any suggestions.

I had this problem a lot the first year. Found out it is more of a tilt issue then straight line.
Realized this one time when we were boon docking. I had 5er on driver side up a good 4 inches to get it level. Never moved truck after unhitching. When I went to hook back up at an awful time. Although 10 degrees is not very much. Once I removed the head and greased the pivot bolt with axle grease it was much easier to hook up. The next time I had to raise on side that much not an issue. The head had more freedom to pivot, and yes the pivot bolt was tight.

Coach-man wrote:

mileshuff wrote:

ua40j wrote:
Our issue is finding the right height to unhitch. Latches on good and won't let go if we're a tad too high or a tad too low.

When hitching I set the trailer height to just barely below the height of the hitch plate when held level. This causes the trailer to ride up the plate slightly. Maybe a height difference of 1/4-1/2" is all thats needed.

When unhitching I pull the release then raise the trailer until the capture plate just starts to come off the hitch plate. Maybe 1/8" inch gap.

Never had any issues.

X2! It works just fine if you raise the 5th wheel as you back up. To help me align I painted a stripe on the hitch plate, put two strips of tape down each side of where the pin goes and painted the center white, I line that up as I back with the pin! Then get out and check the hieght before backing home! No problems.

I went out and did this makes it a lot easier to see where the pin goes Thanks

PDI?

Garyl53 wrote:
PDI?

Pre Delivery Inspection PDI

I use the red grease and lube up the hitch really good and try it a couple of times then its ready to work better.