Broken rear window - looking at auto slider hitch options

[grampscamper]

Broke the rear window in our truck a few days ago. It happened while doing a turn going forward in a parking lot. The lot had a slight downhill grade. I wasn't turning any tighter than I have in the past. Now I'm looking at auto sliding hitch options.
I'm looking at the Pullrite and the Demco hitches. I would like something that would work with the Ford puck system. It looks like the Pullrite may sit too high for my 5th wheel to sit level.
Any feedback would be appreciated.

Bob

[Coach-man]

I read all these posts that state you don't need a slider with the "new design" on the front end of the rigs! Then every now and then we get a post like yours where the TV and rig get caught kissing! I spent a little extra and got the Pullrite auto slide, IMHO a manuel slider is a receipt for disaster, since most of the time it is not used, the one time you need to use it you will end up with damage! To me 10 years of backing, and only one time that requires a slider is well worth the expense!

[MFL]

Bob, just for starters, you could call B&W and ask about distance from axle center, when using their 3300. You will be able to talk to a real person that can answer this type of question. The 3300 is adjustable ahead/back. I'm sure a few other manufacturers, with hitches for OEM Ford pucks would have this info as well.

I have always felt that 38"s from cab would be my absolute minimum, although never tried it. I do know just a couple more inches back, makes a huge difference.

Jerry

[grampscamper]

Jerry, I took a measurement and it is 38" from the cab. Maybe I could look at other options that would set the hitch back 3".
Bob

[grampscamper]

MFL wrote:
Sorry to hear of your damage! I think most any slider, used in the puck system is going to make your FW a little high in the front. IMO, an inch or two nose-high is not a problem.

I am curious as to how far back your pin is from the cab? I know circumstances can change quickly, such as a down hill. Were you making a forward U-turn? I have towed many years with my pin 40.5 inches behind cab, and last several years at 40 inches back.

What hitch are you using now? Some standard hitches have good adjustment ahead/back. The center of your 2013 Ford axle should be at 41 inches.

Hope you find a workable solution!

Jerry

I was doing a U turn in a parking lot. I have a Husky fixed hitch. I'm not sure the distance from the cab but I will measure. My hitch doesn't have any front to rear adjustment.

Thanks
Bob

[grampscamper]

southernsky wrote:
Friend of mine has a new Ram with the puck system. After mounting the window and Pullrite Super Slide, I thought it looked high. As it turned out his trailer was just a 1/2" high. Not sure how it would work for a Ford.

It looks like the Pullrite will sit at 18.5" high with no adjustment. If I install it on my picture frame adapter it will be approximately 21" high. I will contact Pullrite on Monday to see if my information is correct.
It looks like the Demco sits much lower and is adjustable.

[MFL]

Sorry to hear of your damage! I think most any slider, used in the puck system is going to make your FW a little high in the front. IMO, an inch or two nose-high is not a problem.

I am curious as to how far back your pin is from the cab? I know circumstances can change quickly, such as a down hill. Were you making a forward U-turn? I have towed many years with my pin 40.5 inches behind cab, and last several years at 40 inches back.

What hitch are you using now? Some standard hitches have good adjustment ahead/back. The center of your 2013 Ford axle should be at 41 inches.

Hope you find a workable solution!

Jerry

[agesilaus]

My Pullrite Superfifth with the puck system is below the the top of the rail and I have about 5-6 inches of clearance easily. I suggest you give Pullrite a call and talk to their tech people. They have exceptionally good customer service and will be able to tell you what you need to know.

[southernsky]

Friend of mine has a new Ram with the puck system. After mounting the window and Pullrite Super Slide, I thought it looked high. As it turned out his trailer was just a 1/2" high. Not sure how it would work for a Ford.