I have the truck you are looking for only in a 2015. Have pulled my 5th wheel and a goose neck horse trailer all over. The 5th wheel is big and gets very close to the cab when backing. I did smash the back window once but fortunately at home. The front of the truck was in the bushes so I turned just a little too sharp. Needless to say I don't back up in that area any more. I do not have a slider hitch but a B&W Companion. If I was going to buy a new truck or do it over again I would buy a 3500 8' bed. Mostly because then I would be less limited in new trailers and I think it would ride better on rough roads.