Slider hitch - How to Question
After several years of bumper pull, we bought a fifth wheel about a year and a half ago. I have learned how to tow and back a 5th. I have a short bed truck and up until about 2 months ago, I had no ...
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humblerb wrote:
Update. Talked to B&W earlier this week. They advised that lithium can be used to lube.
Also, there are 8 connectors(?) On the slider that are tightened/loosened with an Allen Wrench. Can loosen these NO MORE THAN a quarter turn.
Wow, heck of way to get a slider working. I know its a hassle, and know many that have the same issue with getting a fifth wheel slider to slide back while connected. My Reese was always an adventure at times, and did not care for the way it banged when slid back.
The only time I ever used it was backing into my RV pad beside my house its a tight fit. I got to where I just pulled up front of the house , unhitched the fifth wheel ,slid the hitch back, hitched back up ,and backed in.
I suppose loosening a bunch of connectors ,and greasing it up might help, good luck .
