Should We Get A New Hitch?!

I feel your pain. A couple of years ago the same thing happened to me. I wasn't paying attention and turned too sharp and lost a rear window. I still have a non sliding hitch. I've towed thousands of miles without an issue. I don't think it will happen again because I'm much more aware of my turns now.
I want a hitch that isn't too heavy because I need to remove it quite often. If there is any for aft adjustment in your hitch I would move it to the most rearward position.

Reese Revolution


You could look at the Turning Point pin box or the Reese Revolution.

I put a dent in the cab of my old truck. Very lucky I didn't pop the window as well. I had a manual sliding hitch, but it was a PITA to use.

After that, I went with the SuperGlide. It is nice to not think about how sharp you are turning.

Sorry it happened. I've got a nice crease in my C pillar for the same reason. Didn't break my window, though.

I'll be blunt. Don't change a thing, I think you've learned to pay attention and this won't happen again.

You failed to provide details on the hitch you are using!!! The Andersen can be turned around to move the hitch back in the bed. B&W support post have multiple settings for and aft. So what hitch do you currently have.Chris

azdryheat wrote:
I'll be blunt. Don't change a thing, I think you've learned to pay attention and this won't happen again.

X2. Shrug it off, move on

Dan

Yeah, that is an expensive lesson.:R A Superglide while not cheap takes the worry out of it but slooow turns while watching the trailer corner is the best answer.

Sorry reading this happened. Just curious, can you post a photo of your fifth wheel? I've had two fifth wheels now and have been towed them with no problems. My first hitch was a slider but I never had to use it. I started having some play in one of the rails so I purchased a new non-sliding hitch. I think the problem people are having is due to the cap on the fifth wheel. To be honest, if I had a problem like this I would have a slider.

Took some time today and looked at your fifth wheel, and yes I would have a slider.

Yes, what hitch, and how far from the hitches pin center to back of cab? I have towed 2 different FWs with Ford 6'9" beds without issue. The first FW did not have a rounded front like my current one. The one now, with EZ turn does not even come close in fairly tight turns. My B&W hitch pin center is about 40.5 inches from back of cab.

A few inches forward makes a big difference, but I think I could go to 38 inches from cab, to pin center of hitch, and still have no issue. My Ford rear axle center to cab is 41 inches.

Jerry