Just bought a Silverado 3500HD crew cab 6.6 foot bed. We are also buying a Keystone Laredo 329RE that claims to have Max Turn Technology. The salesman says we don't need a slider a waste of money. But from everything I've read you should always use a slider on a short bed. We were trailer pullers before and this was never an issue. Advice would be appreciated as sales guys are interested in one thing "making the sale"

I've used my slide 3 times in 7 years, but think of it as insurance. It's cheaper than a bumped nose. It is very helpful when you need to make that tight turn. If you're careful you will probably never us it, but then.......

.A manual slider is not a whole lot more than a standard hitch.An auto slider would be a bigger expense.Only way to know for sure (if you need a slider) would be to hear from someone who has the *same* truck & trailer.IMO - if you can't get a definitive answer (from an owner of your combo), go with a manual slider.Cheap insurance.Also.....you can always:Keep it - even if you don't need it.Sell it and move *up* to an auto slider - or *down* to a standard hitch.Lastly - ask that salesman to give you a demo (with his or someone else's truck & trlr)..:W~

We got a great deal on the Pullrite auto slide at the time of purchasing 5er. Can you try and negotiate a better price on the hitch seeing how you are buying the 5er?

GM trucks normally have good cab clearance, with the 6.5 bed.The newer FWs that are designed to work with the short bed also give good clearance.I have not used a slider with my last two Fords, due to good clearance.If you are used to backing a TT, you know you need to pay attention, so your bumper doesn't hit the TT.I would get a quality hitch, but agree with the sales person, you don't need to have a slider.Welcome to the forum!!Jerry

I have a 2012 GMC 3500HD with a 6.5' bed.I tow an Excel Winslow 5th wheel with a standard B&W Companion hitch.20K miles towing without incident.With my combo I feel no need for a sliding hitch.

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ol_Bombero-JC
Explorer
May 31, 2014
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A manual slider is not a whole lot more than a standard hitch.

An auto slider would be a bigger expense.

Only way to know for sure (if you need a slider) would be to hear from someone who has the *same* truck & trailer.

IMO - if you can't get a definitive answer (from an owner of your combo), go with a manual slider.

Cheap insurance.

Also.....you can always:
Keep it - even if you don't need it.
Sell it and move *up* to an auto slider - or *down* to a standard hitch.

Lastly - ask that salesman to give you a demo (with his or someone else's truck & trlr)..:W

~
Helimech
Explorer
May 31, 2014
I've used my slide 3 times in 7 years, but think of it as insurance. It's cheaper than a bumped nose. It is very helpful when you need to make that tight turn. If you're careful you will probably never us it, but then.......

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