Pullrite Superglide vs. a different Double pivot hitch?

[Fire_Instructor]

Hi, All! I'm in the process of selling my travel tailer and moving to a fifth-wheel. wife and I really fell for the new Jayco North Point 377RLBH at last weekend's Hershey Show.

I will be the FIRST to admit that I know very little about 5'er hitch systems. I've had several folks, including the reps for the MOR/ryde pin system recommend the Pullrite Superglide, as it is "automatic", and doesn't require getting out to release. (I have a 6' bed in my RAM, and I don't want to bang into the cab when backing the trailer into tight spots.) I have the in-bed "puck" system on the RAM, so I will need to mount the hitch on a picture frame, either Reese or Pullrite.

So my question is, do I want the Pullrite Superglide auto slider which is only single pivot? Or am I better off with a double pivot hitch? (and if so, what would you recommend?)

Thank you for any help!

[Cummins12V98]

cmeade wrote:
I waited to see if anybody would suggest a B&W hitch. I love my companion hitch and they make one for factory pucks. With rounded cap on my 2014 Keystone Alpine I have not needed a slider in over 10 k miles towing in all conditions. Keystone calls it an 88 degree cap. I don't have to worry about the 16 degree angle to hitch up. Just sayin......

Lots of people are ditching the sliders because most never need them anymore.

The B&W RVK3600 fits in the factory puck. Its a solid attachment to the frame, no picture frame adapter to add more unneeded movement. Most set the B&W in the rear position with a short bed and forward with a longed.

Compare the B&W to any other non air ride hitch on the market. Top quality US Made with simple solid latching system. No color codes!

[Fire_Instructor]

cmeade wrote:
I waited to see if anybody would suggest a B&W hitch. I love my companion hitch and they make one for factory pucks. With rounded cap on my 2014 Keystone Alpine I have not needed a slider in over 10 k miles towing in all conditions. Keystone calls it an 88 degree cap. I don't have to worry about the 16 degree angle to hitch up. Just sayin......

I've been all through the Jayco literature and website, and I cannot find anything on the Jayco nose-cap clearance. Many mfgrs "brag" about how their nose-cap will clear, but Jayco is silent on it.

[ZOSO]

I can't speak to that particular hitch, but that is an amazing trailer for sure!! We really like that layout as well.

[cmeade]

I waited to see if anybody would suggest a B&W hitch. I love my companion hitch and they make one for factory pucks. With rounded cap on my 2014 Keystone Alpine I have not needed a slider in over 10 k miles towing in all conditions. Keystone calls it an 88 degree cap. I don't have to worry about the 16 degree angle to hitch up. Just sayin......

[Colo_Native]

I have pullrite superglide 18k as stated before it's insurance you could still hit the cab but it helps, mine is a double pivot

[B_O__Plenty]

My Super Glide was a double pivot hitch just like all the Super Glide hitches. Whoever gave you the information that it is not was wrong. I used it in my shortbox Ram. Worry free.

B.O.

[Ed9824v]

mileshuff wrote:
Hmm, my Superglide pivots only front to back, not side to side. However, Pullrites website says that all Superglides are dual pivot. Mine is only 2 years old. What am I missing? Is there a heavy spring that keeps it level side to side and I'm just not noticing its ability to pivot?

I thought mine was a single pivot but if I try hard enough it pivots side to side, us loosening up after some use

[Fire_Instructor]

OK. Went to the SG website, and read the manual. It IS a double pivot. The ad that I was looking at , as a possible source "RadAuto" showed it as a single. Maybe I should loom for a more knowledgable vendor! LOL!!!

Thank you for the assist, Folks! I'm sure that I'll have more 5'er rookie questions!

[mileshuff]

Hmm, my Superglide pivots only front to back, not side to side. However, Pullrites website says that all Superglides are dual pivot. Mine is only 2 years old. What am I missing? Is there a heavy spring that keeps it level side to side and I'm just not noticing its ability to pivot?

[ford_truck_guy]

Fire Instructor wrote:
Money isn't this issue. Is a double pivot hitch "better" than a single pivot? That's the root of my question....

The SG is a double pivot hitch.... Like stated , it pivots from front to back AND side to side....

[ol_Bombero-JC]

Fire Instructor wrote:
Money isn't this issue. Is a double pivot hitch "better" than a single pivot? That's the root of my question....

Single pivot 5th wheel hitches -to the best of my knowledge- are *only* commercial hitches (on the back of a semi) for towing cargo trailers.

Tow a recreational 5th wheel with one (ex: a Binkley) and you stand a chance of tweaking the trailer frame, as the trlr is not intended to handle the stress.

A PR Superglide *is* a double pivot.

Give PullRite Tech a call, ask 'em! - very friendly, helpful folks.

And, very happy with the one I have had for 10 years...:W

BTW - If there is something you believe is better, go for it.
Can't compare, as the SG is the only one I ever have had - w/no reason to change.

~

[Rjdreyer]

I believe SuperGlide is a double pivot, tilts fwd/back and side to side.

[100ton]

I have been using the SuperGlide for ten years. Trouble free. I can't speak to the merits of the "other" hitch, don't recall hearing anything negative about either hitch.

[Fire_Instructor]

Money isn't this issue. Is a double pivot hitch "better" than a single pivot? That's the root of my question....

[Rjdreyer]

Another vote for Superglide...