Do I really need a sliding hitch?
I know there are probably lots of opinions on this topic, but that's what I'm looking for. I need the pro's and con's. And I've already heard the "which would you rather pay for, a slider or new tru...
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drillagent - Your truck will tow it just fine. The only difference between an F250 and an F350 (single rear wheels) is the size of the block under the rear leaf springs.
Your 2012 F250 with the 6.7L diesel will handle it no problem. The brakes, chassis and transmission will be more than enough.
Being a short bed I would recommend a slider... more specifically an AUTO SLIDER. I recommend the Demco HiJacker Auto Slide. Hitch it and forget it.
If you get in a bind and have to make an unexpected super sharp turn, the hitch does the thinking for you when it comes to cab clearance. One less thing to worry about.
I have the HiJacker in my short bed F250 and love it. I went with the HiJacker over the SuperGlide because it doesn't require a capture plate on the pin box. So if you needed to have someone else tow your trailer with a regular hitch they could. Think roadside assistance or service dept. It was also a few bucks cheaper than the superglide.
The only drawbacks I can think of with it are:
1. Cost - cost more than a standard hitch or a manual slider
2. Size and Weight - not gonna pull it out of the bed without some help.
3. It doesn't fit under my Roll-n-Lock bed cover. It's about 1/2" too tall. I have to pull the main pin and remove the head section to close the bed cover.
Your 2012 F250 with the 6.7L diesel will handle it no problem. The brakes, chassis and transmission will be more than enough.
Being a short bed I would recommend a slider... more specifically an AUTO SLIDER. I recommend the Demco HiJacker Auto Slide. Hitch it and forget it.
If you get in a bind and have to make an unexpected super sharp turn, the hitch does the thinking for you when it comes to cab clearance. One less thing to worry about.
I have the HiJacker in my short bed F250 and love it. I went with the HiJacker over the SuperGlide because it doesn't require a capture plate on the pin box. So if you needed to have someone else tow your trailer with a regular hitch they could. Think roadside assistance or service dept. It was also a few bucks cheaper than the superglide.
The only drawbacks I can think of with it are:
1. Cost - cost more than a standard hitch or a manual slider
2. Size and Weight - not gonna pull it out of the bed without some help.
3. It doesn't fit under my Roll-n-Lock bed cover. It's about 1/2" too tall. I have to pull the main pin and remove the head section to close the bed cover.
