Blew out back RH window with my camper tonight,,,, Confused

[omextreme]

So I managed to hit the truck with the camper tonight on the passenger side and blow out the window and dent the cab but I am confused.

I am running a non slider hitch, The Anderson setup on a short bed. I know I really should have a slider but I went with the Anderson to save weight.

Here is the confusion... When i first tested the setup I was able to turn to the left on flat ground rolling forward to just shy of 90 deg...

I hit the cab tonight during a right turn moving forward not much past 75 deg on totally flat ground.

I never tested a hard right turn I just assumed that since a left turn didnt hit, the right wouldn't either...

What am i missing? Why did i hit on the right turn?

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[NC_Hauler]

laknox wrote:

omextreme wrote:

arnko37 wrote:
Shortly after getting a new 2013 GMC 2500 HD I blew out the rear window while backing up. The hitch is a slider. Ever since I tow with the hitch slid back. No problems. However I would not do this on a slippery road. Since some weight is taken off the front axle there is a risk that should you try to turn you may keep on going straight ahead. The light steering axle will have less traction when there is less weight on it.

Are slider hitches rated to tow full time when slid?

B&W, definitely NOT, according to them. Personally, I wouldn't trust the hitch to hold in an emergency stop and now you've given your FW about a 12-14" "head start" in ramming forward, should the latch break. You'll have =something= in the cab with you if that happens.

Lyle

Agree. I had a 16K Reece slider doe years back on a SB truck and it was stated NOT to tow with it in extended position...

[laknox]

omextreme wrote:

arnko37 wrote:
Shortly after getting a new 2013 GMC 2500 HD I blew out the rear window while backing up. The hitch is a slider. Ever since I tow with the hitch slid back. No problems. However I would not do this on a slippery road. Since some weight is taken off the front axle there is a risk that should you try to turn you may keep on going straight ahead. The light steering axle will have less traction when there is less weight on it.

Are slider hitches rated to tow full time when slid?

B&W, definitely NOT, according to them. Personally, I wouldn't trust the hitch to hold in an emergency stop and now you've given your FW about a 12-14" "head start" in ramming forward, should the latch break. You'll have =something= in the cab with you if that happens.

Lyle

[omextreme]

arnko37 wrote:
Shortly after getting a new 2013 GMC 2500 HD I blew out the rear window while backing up. The hitch is a slider. Ever since I tow with the hitch slid back. No problems. However I would not do this on a slippery road. Since some weight is taken off the front axle there is a risk that should you try to turn you may keep on going straight ahead. The light steering axle will have less traction when there is less weight on it.

Are slider hitches rated to tow full time when slid?

[Don_A_L]

Hi

I broke my back window while backing up. My car insurance covered it under my glass replacement rider in my policy. No deductible.
I have a Curt 20k slider hitch, but I can't use it because when I slide it back, the back of the pin box is about 1/4" from hitting the tailgate. ????.

Don

[arnko37]

Shortly after getting a new 2013 GMC 2500 HD I blew out the rear window while backing up. The hitch is a slider. Ever since I tow with the hitch slid back. No problems. However I would not do this on a slippery road. Since some weight is taken off the front axle there is a risk that should you try to turn you may keep on going straight ahead. The light steering axle will have less traction when there is less weight on it.

[omextreme]

I just bought the 2014 in January! It only has 6k miles on it..... still the thought is in the back of my mind. If it were not for the fact we bought the 5th wheel 4 months back and now have to replenish savings I would consider the upgrade.....

[shepstone]

Me Again wrote:

omextreme wrote:
Well looks like we are going to just replace the glass only, As far a the hitch issues...

Went to dodge this morning to see if they could convert me to a long bed, The dealer quoted me 13k to make my 2014 SB into a 2016 LB..... Wish i could !! LOL

You need a dually anyway! Just go for it! Chris

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[Me_Again]

omextreme wrote:
Well looks like we are going to just replace the glass only, As far a the hitch issues...

Went to dodge this morning to see if they could convert me to a long bed, The dealer quoted me 13k to make my 2014 SB into a 2016 LB..... Wish i could !! LOL

You need a dually anyway! Just go for it! Chris

[Cummins12V98]

omextreme wrote:
Well looks like we are going to just replace the glass only, As far a the hitch issues...

Went to dodge this morning to see if they could convert me to a long bed, The dealer quoted me 13k to make my 2014 SB into a 2016 LB..... Wish i could !! LOL

You may as well go ahead with your claim because it is already on your record!!! Don't believe me just call them.

There was a reason I said call and say hypothetically, unfortunately your Agent is a dumb aZZ and told you bogus info.

[omextreme]

Well looks like we are going to just replace the glass only, As far a the hitch issues...

Went to dodge this morning to see if they could convert me to a long bed, The dealer quoted me 13k to make my 2014 SB into a 2016 LB..... Wish i could !! LOL

[cdlaine]

Probably true Ken... was not aware that it couldn't happen
on an 8 ft. bed.

(the front of my AF has the indents that I believe are also
good prophylaxis).


Charles

[TXiceman]

cdlaine wrote:
From lemons to lemonade...

I see opportunity... how about a proximity warning sensor alarm
within the cab. Someone take it to Shark Tank !

Charles

No need. That is why they make 8' bed trucks.

Ken

[cdlaine]

From lemons to lemonade...

I see opportunity... how about a proximity warning sensor alarm
within the cab. Someone take it to Shark Tank !

Charles

[RollandB]

Regarding the situation of a comp claim versus collision, pull out your policy and read the section on Collision. See if it says anything about the vehicle moving makes it a collision by definition. Reason I say this is if your vehicle is sitting still and hit by another vehicle it's a collision. If you are moving and hit an animal, it's a comp claim. I'd read the section, then ask why and a second opinion as I've seen adjusters be wrong many times.

[shepstone]

Best to be truthful , insurance adjusters aren't all stupid, I work with them on fire insurance claims a fair bit. They have seen a lot of stuff and can tell the difference, if they think you are lying there can be a lot of hassle , delaying, denying, outright policy cancellation (good luck getting insurance after that one) etc