Slider hitches

labren wrote:
I checked with B&W hitches and they say on the newer rams they don't recommend sliders because the hole for the gooseneck hitch is almost directly over the axle, so the slider puts the hookup too far back.

Gooseneck hitch and slider hitch are two different animals. All gooseneck hitches are supposed to be directly over the axle and all fifth wheel hitches are supposed to be directly over the axle to several inches in front of the axle. These points have not changed in years, so guess I don't understand the comment from B&W, except trying to have both types of hookups has always been a problem. If you don't need a GN setup, then just get the fifth wheel hitch you want. If you need both, then get the B&W Companion hitch.

But if you feel really uncomfortable without a slider, then instead use whatever fixed hitch you like along with the Reese Revolution (a.k.a. Sidewinder) pin box. It still puts the weight over the axle, but moves the pivot point back. It responds faster when backing up, it won't cut inside the truck tires on forward turns as bad as other hitches (including auto sliders) and the back of the pin box can't hit the tailgate or side rails of the truck.