I dented my cab from a sharp turn in a brand new short bed truck this weekend. Too little to late but what do you think of the SuperGlide hitch? Do they really slide automatically. I don't mind spending the money if they really work and are good quality. Do the jaws work easily also? Thanks for any advice.

We've had the superglide for years. Recently bought a new one which does not require the grease like the old one did. New ones have some kind of nylon material which only need a bit of wd40 sometimes. A lot less messy.The hitch (very heavy) works perfectly for us. Cougar fifth wheel with Dodge short wheel base truck. We've never had any kind of problem with the hitch, and it is fully automatic. No pulling of handles to make it slide. Totally hands off operation. The only thing to be aware of is the limits of 16 degrees off center. If you park more than 16 degrees off straight line, you can't unhitch or rehitch. That's the only drawback to the hitch. We have had one situation which it caused a bit of a problem(retaining walls and trees in a pull through site), but I was finally able to get the camper in there, even though it was parked in an unorthodox way in the site. Alls well that ends well.If we trade campers, I may opt for one which has the modified cap which allows sharp turns without a slider. That way we can use a regular hitch(lighter) and (no 16 degree limit).

I have an 18,000. It works fine but I have "tuned" it a little. Ive shimmed the plastic/composite blocks along with the head side play. Also replaced the roller and fiber bushing with a sealed ball bearing. You dont need to do these mods, I just wanted to try to get as much slop out of it as possible.I have been in ugly spots a few times when I needed to get out of others way quickly and was able to do it without worrying. 3500 sb cc with an older 8.5 wide flat front FW. The worse that I have happen is being off center when hitching up. It will try to turn the head and not engage. It's not the hitches fault, it's mine. I cant see the hitch because my generator box is in the way so I may make an indicator pointer or something to guide me better.

I went from a manual slide that I never had to slide to a SG 15 months ago and have never regretted it. I use slip plate on the way tubes and can assure you it slides automatically. Hitching I find to be very easy, there is a definite sound that tells me it's hitched. I was fortunate to find a used one on Craigslist that had never been installed (was easy to confirm) for $500. I would make the change again in a heart beat for the peace of mind.

I have been using mine since May of 2008 and really like the idea of Not having to worry about it !!

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wandering1
Explorer
Aug 25, 2015
LOL, thats what happens with a short bed truck towing a fifth wheel. There have been 100's of posts about this. Real simple if you want to tow a fifth wheel with a short bed truck get a slider hitch.
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Aug 25, 2015
Part of my spring to-do list to the camper is to remove the bolts that hold the capture plate on and clean them up OR replace them . Then I put them back in...
mileshuff
Explorer
Aug 25, 2015
n7bsn wrote:
Yes you can talk the capture plate off (unless it is welded on). But bolts and nuts rust....

Pullrite makes quite a few different capture plates for various kingpins. The new ones use only one bolt on the front. Takes all of 30 seconds to remove or put back on.

When taking my trailer for service I ALWAYS remove the capture plate after dropping it off. Most service centers use a forklift with a small cup to engage the kingpin. With SuperGlide capture plates there can be some interference and possible damage.

Do not use a welded on or universal fit capture plate!! Get the one that fits your kingpin with one bolt.

Two years of use on my Superglide and love it. It slides automatically as advertised. Never need to worry about it.
Learjet
Explorer
Aug 25, 2015
lowfly wrote:
I have never had a problem in 2 years but yesterday the truck's front wheels had to dip down off of the pavement during a sharp turn. Since I didn't expect the truck wheels dipping off the pavement to be a problem but it caused the bed and cab to elevate. That was my undoing. Just pay attention and don't assume that because it was ok before it will be ok now. Had I simply pulled forward and realigned I'd been ok. Getting a new hitch is probably a knee jerk reaction. It's a new truck and made me sick.

Thanks, that make sense...I need to watch for that too.
cummins2014
Explorer
Aug 24, 2015
n7bsn wrote:
up2nogood wrote:
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You will get some positive reviews from the ones that have the Andersen on this forum, they seem to love them. You will also get some negative responses from some on here that have never owned or towed with a Andersen.

Actually I've seen negative reviews, by owner and former owners of Anderson Hitches

That being said, if I was putting a hitch in a truck, I would look at theirs.

I guess what I am saying the positive sure seems to overshadow whatever negative people have said, not sure really what negatives there is. I know there was something about denting the bed ,but shimming the valley would cure that if its actually happening. I know B&W had the the same issues ,and supply shims. The other is having to raise the fifth wheel a few inches higher to hitch, but IMO thats pretty trivial, and thats coming from a person thats never owned one. I know I have read a bunch of negatives from the ones that has never owned one.
C_B_
Explorer
Aug 24, 2015
12 years of worryfree turning as close to 90 degrees as I want to get with no damage with a 16K Pullrite Superglide.:CPRICELESS:B

C.B.
lowfly
Explorer
Aug 24, 2015
I have never had a problem in 2 years but yesterday the truck's front wheels had to dip down off of the pavement during a sharp turn. Since I didn't expect the truck wheels dipping off the pavement to be a problem but it caused the bed and cab to elevate. That was my undoing. Just pay attention and don't assume that because it was ok before it will be ok now. Had I simply pulled forward and realigned I'd been ok. Getting a new hitch is probably a knee jerk reaction. It's a new truck and made me sick.
B_O__Plenty
Explorer II
Aug 24, 2015
I had a Super Glide, now I have a long box truck and don't need it. The newer capture plates are a non-issue as far as removal. Mine had only one set screw. Nothing more was needed. My only issue was unhitching. You need to back up slightly to take the pressure off the jaws before they will open.

B.O.
n7bsn
Explorer
Aug 24, 2015
up2nogood wrote:
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You will get some positive reviews from the ones that have the Andersen on this forum, they seem to love them. You will also get some negative responses from some on here that have never owned or towed with a Andersen.

Actually I've seen negative reviews, by owner and former owners of Anderson Hitches

That being said, if I was putting a hitch in a truck, I would look at theirs.
n7bsn
Explorer
Aug 24, 2015
I have a Superglide and they do work as advertised.
Besides the hitch/un-hitch angle issue, which has yet to be a problem for me, but I have avoided getting into situation where I could have used it. With older hitches, I did sometimes hitch/un-hitch at as sharp as 90.
One other thing is the capture plate that you must have on your king-pin box. The biggest problem with this is that no-one can move your 5er for you. Maybe not even your dealer (if they lack an adapter). Yes you can talk the capture plate off (unless it is welded on). But bolts and nuts rust....