Do I really need a sliding hitch?

drillagent wrote:
For those questioning my math. Please double check and let me know if I'm wrong

2012 F250 diesel SRW Crew Cab (based on weight ratings published by Ford)
Max towing 15,200
GCWR 23,500
GVWR 10,000
RAWR 6,000
Truck weight 7000 (based on scales with no passengers and full fuel)

2013 Montana Mountaineer 375FLF (based on door sticker)
Dry Weight 11,880
Dry Hitch weight 2120
Max cargo 3680
Max Weight 15,560
Max Pin Weight 2800 (based on 18% pin/RV weight rating from Keystone Website)

So, using the above weight ratings we come up with this.
Assuming 3,000 pounds of cargo based on what the average person loads in RV (found on this website)
RV weight 14,880 (320 pounds below max truck tow rating)
GCWR with 500 pounds for passengers and dogs 22,380 (1120 below max)
GVWR with 500 pounds for passengers and dogs 10,178 (178 above max)
RAWR 2678 pin weight (3322 below max)

Now, I realize that my GVWR is over weight by 178 pounds and the RV weight is close to max, however I'm confident that my truck will be able to handle it. I also don't know where I'm going to get a ton and a half of cargo either. Thanks.

My front living room Montana has a 3100lb pin weight (22% hitch weight). That's not including the hitch, or any water in the tanks. And we have nothing in the living room portion but a few movies. My 3750FL has a GVWR of 16k, and it weighs in ready to camp at around 15k. Front living rooms are more pin heavy than traditional living 5th wheels.

Now as for the short bed portion... I have a Reese slider that I've never had to use. I have the morryde pin box on mine and can even show you pictures with it hooked up from the side if you'd like. I can go to 90 degrees also. Knowing what I know now, I would have not bought the slider, but who knows, maybe my "next one" I'll need the slider.