Short bed - 5th wheel - busted rear window

jbarkley wrote:
Correct me if I am wrong but dont you use the slder only when in a tight spot and not towing?

Not sure why you would need slider when not towing.

jbarkley wrote:
Correct me if I am wrong but dont you use the slder only when in a tight spot and not towing?

Depends on the hitch. On the pullrite It slides every time you make a fairly sharp turn. Fully automatic. So if you are trying to access the elusive fuel pumps at a tight gas station you do not have to get out and manually unlatch the sliding mechanism, then get back in and pull front to slide the hitch, so you can turn sharp. The pullrite just does it with out you even thinking about it. Of course you can "not" think about it with a manual slider or non slider also. That is when you replace the window like above.

Bigfoot affair wrote:

MTPockets1 wrote:
A short bed GMC backing Montanna into space yesterday, turned a bit tight and just touched his rear window with his 5vr nose and broke out the rear window. I've heard this before and am glad to have my long bed. My first truck was a short bed and never had a problem as I was always very careful. Also, Ford short bed is 6'9" while I believe others are a couple inches shorter. Could make a difference.

Was the GMC a 1/2 ton? My Grandfather was towing a fifth wheel with his GMC 1500 cc 5.5' box. Didn't work out to good for him when he turned it too tight...

no, it's a 3500.

Correct me if I am wrong but dont you use the slder only when in a tight spot and not towing?

BB_TX wrote:
I know there are a lot of people here who say "I have been towing with short bed and no slider for X years and no problem". But this is just reinforcement that, yes, it can happen.

I kind of think the same thing. I always chuckle at that response. I know I needed a slider when I had my short bed. Sounds like the guy you saw did too.

MTPockets1 wrote:
A short bed GMC backing Montanna into space yesterday, turned a bit tight and just touched his rear window with his 5vr nose and broke out the rear window. I've heard this before and am glad to have my long bed. My first truck was a short bed and never had a problem as I was always very careful. Also, Ford short bed is 6'9" while I believe others are a couple inches shorter. Could make a difference.

Was the GMC a 1/2 ton? My Grandfather was towing a fifth wheel with his GMC 1500 cc 5.5' box. Didn't work out to good for him when he turned it too tight...

BB_TX wrote:
I know there are a lot of people here who say "I have been towing with short bed and no slider for X years and no problem". But this is just reinforcement that, yes, it can happen.

You can run into a brick wall if you are not paying attention.;)

I know there are a lot of people here who say "I have been towing with short bed and no slider for X years and no problem". But this is just reinforcement that, yes, it can happen.

GMs are known to have the most clearance, between axle and cab. Ford has the longer bed at 6 3/4', but a little closer, from axle to cab.

I have no problem, with my standard bed Ford, but know at some point I can hit.

Being cautious, is important, even with a TT, boat, or FW!

Jerry

This is why I bought my Pullrite Superglide. I drive my short bed like a long bed with no worries. Bonus is I can park in my garage.