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JIMNLIN
Feb 28, 2015Explorer III
I see a TT in your profile so can we assume the 30' Cougar is new or a late model ??
Point is many of the newer 5th wheel trailers have a notched/rounder front corner profile which eliminates the need for a sliding hitch. Do your home work there.
I have a short bed Dodge quad cab with a manual sliding hitch. My trailer is a '97 model with a very flat square front corner profile which needs a slider on occasion.
I use it mainly for backing up in twisty winding situations as it slides the trailers pin 11" behind my trucks rear axles. The trailer reacts quicker to steering input.
The Reese Sidewinder and the Revolution are very popular on this and other RV websites with those that use them.
Point is many of the newer 5th wheel trailers have a notched/rounder front corner profile which eliminates the need for a sliding hitch. Do your home work there.
I have a short bed Dodge quad cab with a manual sliding hitch. My trailer is a '97 model with a very flat square front corner profile which needs a slider on occasion.
I use it mainly for backing up in twisty winding situations as it slides the trailers pin 11" behind my trucks rear axles. The trailer reacts quicker to steering input.
The Reese Sidewinder and the Revolution are very popular on this and other RV websites with those that use them.
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