Beaker wrote:
"2. WAYS/GLIDE TUBES {D1}: The Ways (or Glide Tubes) should be liberally lubricated
each day of use. It is essential that you use a medium duty grease on top and inward
facing sides of Way Tubes. WD-40 or Silicone spray is NOT sufficient. We
recommend using Slip Plate which can be ordered from your local distributor/dealer
or direct from PullRite Towing Systems. Clean the old grease off as needed and
reapply. Move the 5th wheel assembly back and forth during lubrication to spread the
lubrication along the ways. This will also lubricate the turntable shaft. When your trip is
completed, be sure there is still a coating of grease on the Ways to protect them while the
hitch is not in use. Failure to properly lubricate the Way Tubes WILL eventually cause
galling between the metals of the Way Tubes and the Cam Arm Assembly which
WILL result in the failure of the hitch to work properly. Destruction of some of the
various hitch parts is also likely and will NOT be covered under the manufacturers
warranty."
Not saying the Superglide is good or bad, but the above is why I went with the Sidewinder.
Lubricate every day? Not for me.
By its self that is not a huge issue for me. However, you also have to contend with the following:
Its so heavy that you need an engine hoist to get it out of the bed.
You have to hit your kingpin with in about a 10 degree angle to hook up.
You can only tow a trailer with a capture plate, so no moving anyone else's trailer.
It takes up a lot of bed space.
The jam nut has to be adjusted constantly to keek it from clunking.
There are issues with it failing if you turn really tight.
And last but not least, mine freaking kerploded and royally screwed up what was other wise a great trip!
