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Fire_Instructor
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Sep 24, 2015

Pullrite Superglide vs. a different Double pivot hitch?

Hi, All! I'm in the process of selling my travel tailer and moving to a fifth-wheel. wife and I really fell for the new Jayco North Point 377RLBH at last weekend's Hershey Show.

I will be the FIRST to admit that I know very little about 5'er hitch systems. I've had several folks, including the reps for the MOR/ryde pin system recommend the Pullrite Superglide, as it is "automatic", and doesn't require getting out to release. (I have a 6' bed in my RAM, and I don't want to bang into the cab when backing the trailer into tight spots.) I have the in-bed "puck" system on the RAM, so I will need to mount the hitch on a picture frame, either Reese or Pullrite.

So my question is, do I want the Pullrite Superglide auto slider which is only single pivot? Or am I better off with a double pivot hitch? (and if so, what would you recommend?)

Thank you for any help!

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  • Ed9824v's avatar
    Ed9824v
    Explorer
    Sep 25, 2015
    mileshuff wrote:
    Hmm, my Superglide pivots only front to back, not side to side. However, Pullrites website says that all Superglides are dual pivot. Mine is only 2 years old. What am I missing? Is there a heavy spring that keeps it level side to side and I'm just not noticing its ability to pivot?


    I thought mine was a single pivot but if I try hard enough it pivots side to side, us loosening up after some use
  • Fire_Instructor's avatar
    Fire_Instructor
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2015
    OK. Went to the SG website, and read the manual. It IS a double pivot. The ad that I was looking at , as a possible source "RadAuto" showed it as a single. Maybe I should loom for a more knowledgable vendor! LOL!!!

    Thank you for the assist, Folks! I'm sure that I'll have more 5'er rookie questions!
  • mileshuff's avatar
    mileshuff
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2015
    Hmm, my Superglide pivots only front to back, not side to side. However, Pullrites website says that all Superglides are dual pivot. Mine is only 2 years old. What am I missing? Is there a heavy spring that keeps it level side to side and I'm just not noticing its ability to pivot?
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Sep 24, 2015
    Fire Instructor wrote:
    Money isn't this issue. Is a double pivot hitch "better" than a single pivot? That's the root of my question....


    The SG is a double pivot hitch.... Like stated , it pivots from front to back AND side to side....
  • ol_Bombero-JC's avatar
    ol_Bombero-JC
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2015
    Fire Instructor wrote:
    Money isn't this issue. Is a double pivot hitch "better" than a single pivot? That's the root of my question....


    Single pivot 5th wheel hitches -to the best of my knowledge- are *only* commercial hitches (on the back of a semi) for towing cargo trailers.

    Tow a recreational 5th wheel with one (ex: a Binkley) and you stand a chance of tweaking the trailer frame, as the trlr is not intended to handle the stress.

    A PR Superglide *is* a double pivot.

    Give PullRite Tech a call, ask 'em! - very friendly, helpful folks.

    And, very happy with the one I have had for 10 years...:W

    BTW - If there is something you believe is better, go for it.
    Can't compare, as the SG is the only one I ever have had - w/no reason to change.

    ~
  • Rjdreyer's avatar
    Rjdreyer
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2015
    I believe SuperGlide is a double pivot, tilts fwd/back and side to side.
  • 100ton's avatar
    100ton
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2015
    I have been using the SuperGlide for ten years. Trouble free. I can't speak to the merits of the "other" hitch, don't recall hearing anything negative about either hitch.
  • Fire_Instructor's avatar
    Fire_Instructor
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2015
    Money isn't this issue. Is a double pivot hitch "better" than a single pivot? That's the root of my question....
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Sep 24, 2015
    It depends on how much $$$$$ you want to spend... I have the Pullrite Superglide and consider it an insurance policy... In my eyes , it is worth every penny , no worries , no getting out and pulling a latch of and when you want to go tight ...

    I think you will find that they are very popular... There are cheaper options , it's all about your wallet..

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