Do you need a slider hitch with a 61/2 ft bed
I am thinking of upgrading trucks right now I have a 8 ft bed with a 16.5 k hidden hitch. Will this work in a shortbed f250 making tight turns.
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Do you need a sliding hitch with a 6 1/2' short bed truck ??
Depends on the brand of truck and as mentioned the trailers front profile.
Truck brand matters.
GM has a longer dimension from the back of the cab to the trucks rear axle than a Ford or Dodge/Ram which can eliminate the need for a sliding hitch. There has been several GM short bed owners buy the expensive Superglide and find they didn't need any type of slider.
I have a '03 short bed Dodge with a older '97 5th wheel trailer that has the square/flat corner profile which requires a sliding hitch.
One size don't fit all so do your homework on the above points.
Depends on the brand of truck and as mentioned the trailers front profile.
Truck brand matters.
GM has a longer dimension from the back of the cab to the trucks rear axle than a Ford or Dodge/Ram which can eliminate the need for a sliding hitch. There has been several GM short bed owners buy the expensive Superglide and find they didn't need any type of slider.
I have a '03 short bed Dodge with a older '97 5th wheel trailer that has the square/flat corner profile which requires a sliding hitch.
One size don't fit all so do your homework on the above points.
