GRHTX wrote:
Thanks all, for your comments. Now looking at the PullRite 15K SuperGlide. I thought the research ended with the decision on the fifth wheel, an now realizing it has only begun with the decision on the hitch. This is wearing me out, but determined to get a good combination of hitch/truck/fifth wheel.
So, I'm now looking at the PullRite 15K with standard industry rails. I like the "automatic" feature of it vs. manual. Any others out there who would like to voice their opinions? I appreciate any and all. This forum is great for getting real-life experiences for a fifth wheel newbie to make intelligent decisions!
I believe you will like the Superglide. We have the model 4100 (16k capacity) with which we tow our '07 HitchHiker with a GVWR of 12,500lbs and have been pleased with it. It is our first 5er and we have only owned for a year, but in that time we have towed it over 7700 miles. There was more than one instance where I was glad we had the Superglide. It enabled us to quickly turn the rig around within the turning radius of the truck without worrying about clearance between the trailer and the cab. We can however, feel and hear the hitch articulate during slow-speed maneuvering. It was startling at first until we figured out what was going on.
The only negative I can think of is the lack of height adjustment. We needed to raise the hitch 3" to provide adequate clearance between the trailer overhang and the bed rails. This entailed the additional purchase of a Pullrite lift kit. Had we known such was needed we could have saved ourselves time and inconvenience by buying the lift kit at the same time we bought the hitch. No real biggie though... just one of those "life experiences" we are all treated to at some time or another.
Wishing you the best of everything in your journey.:)
