SuperGlide Hitch

[lowfly]

I dented my cab from a sharp turn in a brand new short bed truck this weekend. Too little to late but what do you think of the SuperGlide hitch? Do they really slide automatically. I don't mind spending the money if they really work and are good quality. Do the jaws work easily also? Thanks for any advice.

[wandering1]

LOL, thats what happens with a short bed truck towing a fifth wheel. There have been 100's of posts about this. Real simple if you want to tow a fifth wheel with a short bed truck get a slider hitch.

[ford_truck_guy]

Part of my spring to-do list to the camper is to remove the bolts that hold the capture plate on and clean them up OR replace them . Then I put them back in...

[mileshuff]

n7bsn wrote:
Yes you can talk the capture plate off (unless it is welded on). But bolts and nuts rust....

Pullrite makes quite a few different capture plates for various kingpins. The new ones use only one bolt on the front. Takes all of 30 seconds to remove or put back on.

When taking my trailer for service I ALWAYS remove the capture plate after dropping it off. Most service centers use a forklift with a small cup to engage the kingpin. With SuperGlide capture plates there can be some interference and possible damage.

Do not use a welded on or universal fit capture plate!! Get the one that fits your kingpin with one bolt.

Two years of use on my Superglide and love it. It slides automatically as advertised. Never need to worry about it.

[Learjet]

lowfly wrote:
I have never had a problem in 2 years but yesterday the truck's front wheels had to dip down off of the pavement during a sharp turn. Since I didn't expect the truck wheels dipping off the pavement to be a problem but it caused the bed and cab to elevate. That was my undoing. Just pay attention and don't assume that because it was ok before it will be ok now. Had I simply pulled forward and realigned I'd been ok. Getting a new hitch is probably a knee jerk reaction. It's a new truck and made me sick.

Thanks, that make sense...I need to watch for that too.

[cummins2014]

n7bsn wrote:

up2nogood wrote:
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You will get some positive reviews from the ones that have the Andersen on this forum, they seem to love them. You will also get some negative responses from some on here that have never owned or towed with a Andersen.

Actually I've seen negative reviews, by owner and former owners of Anderson Hitches

That being said, if I was putting a hitch in a truck, I would look at theirs.

I guess what I am saying the positive sure seems to overshadow whatever negative people have said, not sure really what negatives there is. I know there was something about denting the bed ,but shimming the valley would cure that if its actually happening. I know B&W had the the same issues ,and supply shims. The other is having to raise the fifth wheel a few inches higher to hitch, but IMO thats pretty trivial, and thats coming from a person thats never owned one. I know I have read a bunch of negatives from the ones that has never owned one.

[C_B_]

12 years of worryfree turning as close to 90 degrees as I want to get with no damage with a 16K Pullrite Superglide.:CPRICELESS:B



C.B.

[lowfly]

I have never had a problem in 2 years but yesterday the truck's front wheels had to dip down off of the pavement during a sharp turn. Since I didn't expect the truck wheels dipping off the pavement to be a problem but it caused the bed and cab to elevate. That was my undoing. Just pay attention and don't assume that because it was ok before it will be ok now. Had I simply pulled forward and realigned I'd been ok. Getting a new hitch is probably a knee jerk reaction. It's a new truck and made me sick.

[B_O__Plenty]

I had a Super Glide, now I have a long box truck and don't need it. The newer capture plates are a non-issue as far as removal. Mine had only one set screw. Nothing more was needed. My only issue was unhitching. You need to back up slightly to take the pressure off the jaws before they will open.

B.O.

[n7bsn]

up2nogood wrote:
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You will get some positive reviews from the ones that have the Andersen on this forum, they seem to love them. You will also get some negative responses from some on here that have never owned or towed with a Andersen.

Actually I've seen negative reviews, by owner and former owners of Anderson Hitches

That being said, if I was putting a hitch in a truck, I would look at theirs.

[n7bsn]

I have a Superglide and they do work as advertised.
Besides the hitch/un-hitch angle issue, which has yet to be a problem for me, but I have avoided getting into situation where I could have used it. With older hitches, I did sometimes hitch/un-hitch at as sharp as 90.
One other thing is the capture plate that you must have on your king-pin box. The biggest problem with this is that no-one can move your 5er for you. Maybe not even your dealer (if they lack an adapter). Yes you can talk the capture plate off (unless it is welded on). But bolts and nuts rust....

[azrving]

Learjet wrote:

lowfly wrote:
I dented my cab from a sharp turn in a brand new short bed truck this weekend. Too little to late but what do you think of the SuperGlide hitch? Do they really slide automatically. I don't mind spending the money if they really work and are good quality. Do the jaws work easily also? Thanks for any advice.

Just wondering...could the damage have been avoided by pulling up a little to reduce the angle? or did you find yourself in a spot that you got trapped in?

Trying to understand, this is from a fellow RV'r using a SB with no slider. I can crank my truck pretty good before it gets close...but wonder how this happens. distraction or really bad turn?

Thanks,

In my experience I would say it's pressure, not distraction or bad turn. I made a wrong turn that lead down a road that kept getting more and more narrow and the tree canopy started closing in. As soon as I was able I pulled to the left lane and started to back into a driveway with a metal gate and brick mailbox post and landscaped sides. It was very tight and and as I was doing it people started to squeeze by the front of the truck because they couldn't wait 30 seconds. It's under conditions like this that things get forgotten and an oops occurs.

I also pulled into a lot that was previously used as a fast food place with no through lane in back. It wasn't as much of a hurry but I was holding people up. A few quick tight jogs and I was out.



With normal maneuvering it's easier to keep your mind on everything that's going on. When the pressure is on that's when stuff is forgotten or pushed a little too far. The price of the hitch was sickening but never having to remember is priceless.

Through my mechanical career I have found that the less stuff that has built in things to watch out for the better. I dont put it all in the "idiot proof" category either because anyone can forget at some point given enough time.

[cummins2014]

Learjet wrote:

lowfly wrote:
I dented my cab from a sharp turn in a brand new short bed truck this weekend. Too little to late but what do you think of the SuperGlide hitch? Do they really slide automatically. I don't mind spending the money if they really work and are good quality. Do the jaws work easily also? Thanks for any advice.

Just wondering...could the damage have been avoided by pulling up a little to reduce the angle? or did you find yourself in a spot that you got trapped in?

Trying to understand, this is from a fellow RV'r using a SB with no slider. I can crank my truck pretty good before it gets close...but wonder how this happens. distraction or really bad turn?

Thanks,

I too am curious about what brought about hitting the cab. I too have a manual slider ,but have never had to use it on two different trucks, but same fifth wheel. I do use it to back into my RV pad on the side of my house . Its a tight fit , and I want the little bit more turning radius.

As far as automatic slider goes the Superglide is a good choice, but if I was going to change hitches I would go to a Andersen Ultimate Hitch, they have an offset that does not require a slider. Some research on them will tell you how they work. Also a lot cheaper alternative then a Superglide, nearly half the cost.

I am in the process of selling my slider hitch, picture frame adapter, getting rid of all that weight ,and going to a Andersen . I am at a point where I don't want to deal with these big heavy conventional hitches. Do yourself a favor and at least research them.

You will get some positive reviews from the ones that have the Andersen on this forum, they seem to love them. You will also get some negative responses from some on here that have never owned or towed with a Andersen.

[MNRon]

Another happy SuperGlide user. Love the wrap-around jaws and positive engagement 'clank'. 16deg angle limitation has not been an issue for us, I've seen others comment it's easy to pull two pins and lift off of hitch if needing to do greater than 16deg angle. I enthusiastically recommend it.

Sorry about your cab dent...

[Learjet]

lowfly wrote:
I dented my cab from a sharp turn in a brand new short bed truck this weekend. Too little to late but what do you think of the SuperGlide hitch? Do they really slide automatically. I don't mind spending the money if they really work and are good quality. Do the jaws work easily also? Thanks for any advice.

Just wondering...could the damage have been avoided by pulling up a little to reduce the angle? or did you find yourself in a spot that you got trapped in?

Trying to understand, this is from a fellow RV'r using a SB with no slider. I can crank my truck pretty good before it gets close...but wonder how this happens. distraction or really bad turn?

Thanks,