I had my first experience with absolutely needing my sliding hitch last trip out. We were in a very busy closing weekend of camping season. Our normal turning loop was filled with overflow campers, we had to turn in a very tight area. I saw our predicament the night before we left, no way I could have made that turn without my sliding hitch. I put my trailer tires in a bad bind getting turned, i really like my Companion Slider. Nobody on any site anymore will convince me their not needed, I am sold on their importance now.