Short bed with no slider hitch

No slider, standard 6.5' bed, B&W Companion hitch, 32K+ miles, no problem.

if you are concerned about how far you can turn, place a marker on the front of the 5er that becomes visible in your mirrors when you reach the danger point

My first truck and 5er, I never used the slider.

My next truck and next 5er required it every time I backed it up into the garage.

It doesn't matter what other people's experience is. The only variable that really matters is how your trailer is set up. Some require a slider hitch, some don't.

Short bed with an unused slider.

Gsport wrote:
Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it..

Totally agree with that point. However, every time I have to get a neighbor help me horse my 207# B&W slider base out I wish I had the 131# non slide in my SB.

Have one with a 6 1/2' bed. Can't use it though as when it is in the maneuvering position, it makes the extended pin box hit my tailgate. So, just have to be extra careful while backing up. Thx Grumbines

Don't have one and don't see the need for one , at least not with my setup.

Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it..

6'-6" bed with B&W patriot hitch. I have it set in the furthest most position toward the tail gate and do not even come close to hitting the cab.

The 5er front cap, pin box, hitch location, and truck make all the difference. Good friend with short bed and no slider knocked out his back window in a tight back in turn with his 5er.