Trailer hitch for fifth wheel

I have a 2010 Brookstone 345SA and the same truck, I purchased Reese 20K round tube slider. I have never had to use slider. I have backed up with camper at 90 degrees, and nose of camper did not touch cab of truck.

Like attman6 said the pain goes away after awhile. I went with an auto but you could save some money on a manual model. Then you just have to remember to get out and release it. My rig is 8' 6" wide with a flat front.

Seeing that you added the info, I will give my 2 cents. It looks like this camper is made for short bed pickups with its Turn Tec front cap. But, I would make sure from other owners of coachmen products to answer. I am still looking up on their web site. (Hint: Google is your friend)

Brookstone Top 10 Features (#1 answers your question)

Brookstone PDF wrote:
#1 Turn-Tec Engineering
Why spend money on expensive slider
hitches? Each Brookstone is built with
a frame with chamfered (45 degree)
corners that when combined with the
aerodynamic front cap creates the
industries most
maneuverable luxury fifth wheel.
Nothing turns like a Brookstone!
90° TURN - NO SLIDER NEEDED

Based on the info you have provided.

YES....NO.......MAYBE


On EDIT:

With a shortbed it really depends on how the front cap of 5th wheel is designed.

Measure from center-line of king pin to the outside edge of 5vr.

Then measure from 2" forward at center-line of trucks rear axle to back of cab (center and at corners).

Will the measurement of 5vr hit truck cap.........need a slider
Will the measurement of 5vr NOT hit cap.......might need a slider if it is close due to cocking of 5vr when truck/trailer are level ground.

Pretty easy decision for me, I don't want to dent my truck. I have a short bed,so question solved. It just took a painful bite out of my wallet.The pain only last's a little while.

What truck/bed?????????

What Brookstone??????????

A little information goes a LONG ways on here.

If your trailer is going to hit your truck on a tight turn, you might want a slider hitch.

Waste of money on an 8 ft bed.
Might be a good idea on a short bed