Help...Reese Sidewinder / Revolution or Pullrite Superglide

[On_Gorton_Pond]

Hello,

I'm looking into replacing my manual sliding hitch with either the Reese Sidewinder/Revolution pinbox or the Pullrite Superglide hitch and would like to hear from those of you that are using them and the pro/cons of each.

Before you ask, yes I did crunch my cab with the fifth wheel and although my manual slider hitch has been great I did not even see it coming when I did this, so I'd like to prevent it from happening again.

I was pretty close to pulling the trigger on the Superglide, but the one thing that concerns me is the 10 degree limitation on hitching and unhitching. My RV is 40ft and there are times where I can see needing to hitch or unhitch at a sharper angle. The sidewinder appears to be up to 90 degrees if needed.

Thanks in advance for your input.

[billkaufmann]

I have the Reese Sidewinder and am very pleased with it. When I am 90 degrees to rig, I have 9" clearance to my rear window. You can hook up at an angle as long as you back straight into the kingpin at the same angle as pin box.

[milo]

stro1965 wrote:
If Pullrite made a hitch to fit the Ram 5th wheel prep I'd own one. They have no plans to build it though. I asked.

Simple fix ....sell the truck & get one with the 5th wheel prep :S....see where there's a will ...there's a way.... ain't life grand when you have options..

[On_Gorton_Pond]

I have a Husky manual sliding hitch and I really like it. I never have problems hitching or unhitching. It locks into place very easily and dis-engages just as nicely. I'm sure Reese makes good hitches, but I've seen a couple of friends struggle with theirs at times. I'm planning on buying the stationary legs to convert the Husky to a non-sliding as I was told the Sidewinder should not be used with a sliding hitch even if it is in the normal, locked position.

[kennethwooster]

I've used Reese hitches and found them very hard to hitch and unhitch. Replaced it with a Super Glide and loved it. Read the instructions so you will hitch and unhitch correctly. This makes it all easier. If you do need to unhitch or hitch at more then 10% just pull to simple pins and lift head of hitch off. Works fine. I used this hitch several years and loved it. Bought a long bed so went to B&W puck hitch. Thats the best hitch ever.

[Ed9824v]

I went with the SG the Side Winder did not have a unit to fit my pin box. gave them a call and that was the answer. I think I would have prefered it if it was available. but no problems with the SG for several years now.

[Dave_and_Sue]

I can turn mine if I eat my wheaties.Most times not.You will like it a lot.Just get the right wedge for your hitch.The universal works,but not as well.My hitch is a Reese 16k and it works well on it.

[Beaker]

Thank you everyone for the replies. Although the Pullrite looks great and their owners love them I am leaning towards the Sidewinder for a couple of reasons. The biggest being the 10 degree hitching/unhitching (I verified this) problem with the superglide. I know I could not hitch up right now where I am parked. The other benefits I see for the sidewinder include less weight and more bed space.

I choose the sidewinder over superglide due to weight and simplicity, among other things. I like FASW but:

I cannot turn the turret by hand. It was properly greased and torqued according to spec. In effect this gives you close to 0 degree for hitching, because of the wedge.
Luckily, there are ways around this if this happens when hitching.
I have read several posts where some folks have had problems turning the turret by hand, many can.

[On_Gorton_Pond]

Thank you everyone for the replies. Although the Pullrite looks great and their owners love them I am leaning towards the Sidewinder for a couple of reasons. The biggest being the 10 degree hitching/unhitching (I verified this) problem with the superglide. I know I could not hitch up right now where I am parked. The other benefits I see for the sidewinder include less weight and more bed space.

[stro1965]

If Pullrite made a hitch to fit the Ram 5th wheel prep I'd own one. They have no plans to build it though. I asked.

[Dave_and_Sue]

I have the Side winder and really like it.It was a necessity with a 5 1/2' bed.No down sides that I have found in a year and a half.Now have a 6 1/2' bed and will continue to use it.

[kaydeejay]

Dtank wrote:
"do not think about sharp turns or u turn or backing up"...:h..:h

34 ft 5th.

Back up with my SG regularly.

If *you* have difficulty backing, find an empty parking lot and practice.

.

I read it that Ed9824v did not have to think before backing or a "U" turn. I don't believe he meant "don't even think about doing it"!:@

[Coach-man]

I have the super glide and do not have problems hitching or unhitching! To me it is the best hitch out there, some claim it is to heavy, I see that as an asset, it is bomb proof! I never even have to think about do I need to slide the 5th wheel on my short bed, the hitch takes care of all my problem. I think you will be miles ahead purchasing the Superglide as opposed to any of the others, good luck!

[Dtank]

Ed9824v wrote:

Old Duck wrote:
I went from a manual slider to a Superglide early last year. Have not had a problem hitching, I get it lined up and have the pinbox a little lower that the hitch so it pushes the bed down slightly. On releasing, I've had a few times I haven't been able to pull the release handle until I got back in the cab and backed up enough to take the pressure of the connection. I haven't had the sidewinder to comment on it.

this is the same situation I have had with the SG just got back from a 5 week vacation and hitch and unhitched many time with ease. only 5th I have had.

do not think about sharp turns or u turn or backing up.

I did readjust the big bolt in the back to take out any looseness from wear and the hitch never swings around when disconnected. I would recommend
to others.

"do not think about sharp turns or u turn or backing up"...:h..:h

34 ft 5th.

U-turns:
I live on a 22 house residential cul-de-sac street. I'm at the "entry" end.
Every time I bring my trlr home, I make a U-turn at the end of the cul.
Never had a problem - even when a couple of cars are parked there.
Never had to "adjust" or back up to accomplish that.

I have made U-turns in intersections - of course "analyzing" the room available beforehand.

"or backing up"
Maybe I'm missing something??..:?

Back up with my SG regularly.

If *you* have difficulty backing, find an empty parking lot and practice.

.

[Ed9824v]

Old Duck wrote:
I went from a manual slider to a Superglide early last year. Have not had a problem hitching, I get it lined up and have the pinbox a little lower that the hitch so it pushes the bed down slightly. On releasing, I've had a few times I haven't been able to pull the release handle until I got back in the cab and backed up enough to take the pressure of the connection. I haven't had the sidewinder to comment on it.

this is the same situation I have had with the SG just got back from a 5 week vacation and hitch and unhitched many time with ease. only 5th I have had. do not think about sharp turns or u turn or backing up. I did readjust the big bolt in the back to take out any looseness from wear and the hitch never swings around when disconnected. I would recommend to others.