Sliding Hitch: Do I need one???
I am looking to move up to a 5th wheel in the near future and will need to get a new truck as well (probably a new Ford F-350 diesel). I am still torn between a long and short bed truck. The long be...
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Bowler, folks in my opinion prowl this net to chime in on issues such as you brought up. The ole gotta have it, good insurance, on and on always comes up.
I have towed with three short box pick ups thus far. have never needed a slider. Will never need one.
Also that old adage about the wheel base of a long bed is what you have to have. My suggestion is to get a brochure at the Ford dealer and check out wheel bases. i bet my current crew cab short box wheel base is within a smidgen of the long boxes.
you know how opinions are, And that includes mine.
good luck and have fun out there
I have towed with three short box pick ups thus far. have never needed a slider. Will never need one.
Also that old adage about the wheel base of a long bed is what you have to have. My suggestion is to get a brochure at the Ford dealer and check out wheel bases. i bet my current crew cab short box wheel base is within a smidgen of the long boxes.
you know how opinions are, And that includes mine.
good luck and have fun out there
