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TAS1
Explorer
Oct 09, 2017

Auto slide hitch w/ B&W turnover?

I'm in need of a lil assist. I currently tow with a Ram Megacab short bed and I dented my pass rear cab corner. My Toy Hauler is an 08 Fuzion.

I've been searching for a auto slide that'll work with my B&W. I've seen a few sliders that you have to get out to operate that will work and a few that ARE auto but, don't work with my B&W.

Pro's and con's of each?

Thanks for the help.

Todd
  • TAS1's avatar
    TAS1
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2017
    boshog - I'll watch for that, but was assured by Anderson Hitch that it's not enough of a change to unload the front. We'll see. The 9" difference is not all in the mounting point to the truck. 5" at the truck and 4" in the king pin block.

    Cummins12V98 - my existing hitch is a Colibert Free Ride and has no rearward adjustability.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Oct 23, 2017
    TAS wrote:
    Just to update this...I went with the Anderson Ultimate. Haven't towed with it yet tho. Thanks to all who assisted.


    Question, why not just move the hitch back???
  • boshog's avatar
    boshog
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2017
    TAS wrote:
    Also looking into Anderson Ultimate. With it's 9" offset to the rear, that will clear me cab corner.


    Careful with this choice, moving the pin weight behind the rear axle caused excessive chucking on the freeways driving 60 to 65 MPH. See if you can test this solution first. I ended up going with an auto-slide (Surperglide), like you, I banged my cab, not once but twice. Both times in tight maneuvers getting situated at a campground.
  • TAS1's avatar
    TAS1
    Explorer
    Oct 22, 2017
    Just to update this...I went with the Anderson Ultimate. Haven't towed with it yet tho. Thanks to all who assisted.
  • TAS1's avatar
    TAS1
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2017
    Never thought about a longer pin box. That'll keep me from having a hitch laying around unused.
  • MudChucker's avatar
    MudChucker
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2017
    Take a look at the reese sidewinder pin box. Keeps the weignt were it should be, and the pivot is towards the back some 20 inches or so.
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    Oct 10, 2017
    No problem! The only thing I would be a little concerned about is the back of the pin box clearing the tailgate. Other than that the Andersen is a good choice.
  • TAS1's avatar
    TAS1
    Explorer
    Oct 09, 2017
    looking into that now. Thanks for the input. Also looking into Anderson Ultimate. With it's 9" offset to the rear, that will clear me cab corner.
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    Oct 09, 2017
    I would consider purchasing a Curt X5 adapter for your B&W and then get a Pulrite ISR Superglide. Problem solved.

    Thanks,

    Jeremiah

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