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DRMTEXAS 10-03-2004, 11:00 AM Howdy Guys, I am just starting, I am looking at buying a hitch. I have a short box 6.5' with a 2500 HD Duromax 4x4. I would like to get a non slider as I can have the use of the bed. Do I need a slider with the short box? Burner 10-03-2004, 11:25 AM B&W Gooseneck that doubles as a Fifth Wheel. No bed obstructions and rated for 30k pull and 7k on the pin. Burner-------------> http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif Zeeb 10-03-2004, 02:53 PM I second the B&W option to the point that it is what I bought...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif But you must be aware that you can really get into some trouble with a fiver on the back of a short box. If you can ALWAYS remember what the cab to trailer clearance problems can be and those will be different with different trailers, I guess you can get away with it, but if you slip up even once well...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley11.gif But that's just my .02 on the subject. Triffid 10-03-2004, 05:17 PM I agree with Burner and Zeeb... B&W is the way to go... You can see some pictures of one installed on my truck... See Truck Pics below ... As Zeeb said WATCH THE CLEARANCE!!!...........Triffid DRMTEXAS 10-03-2004, 08:29 PM Thank you guys for the help I have ordered the base now and will get it installed and then order the 5 wheel. Don Frank Blum 10-03-2004, 09:08 PM An extended pin box will give you more angle than you should use. The pin box brackets on mine will hit the bed rails before the trailer cap will hit the cab. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/FrankBlum/2004-10-03_180812_119_1941.JPGLater! Frank Road Boss 10-04-2004, 03:14 AM Is anyone using the trailer saver hitch? Alaska Transporter 10-04-2004, 11:41 AM For a short bed, the Pullrite slider is the way to go. Majuba Max 10-04-2004, 01:49 PM i dont have a slider on my s/b but my pin is ahead of the bulk head of mt trailer on a s/b i think thats important if you dont get a slider ive had no problems and last summer weve pull 12000 k plus for over a month Rockin 10-04-2004, 03:57 PM Guess I'm lucky. My gooseneck tapers slightly and I can fully jacknife with my shortbed. Need to get the 5er manufacturers to figure that one out. EEEEZY 10-04-2004, 04:09 PM We have a Pull Rite Super 5th w/ Super Rails. I agree with Alaska Transporter! If you have a short bed, the Pull Rite w/ Slider is the way to go! It's an excellent hitch with a sure and secure coupling. Without a slider, on a severe turn forward or backward, you could end up with the trailer cap coming into contact with the back of the cab. With an extended pin box, you have another kind of potential problem. Why risk it? Cougar281 10-05-2004, 10:05 PM I will be putting in Reese rails and will have a Reese 20K 5th wheel hitch. My Step father has had The same rails, and Reese 15K hitches on his last two and current trucks ('90 GMC, '97 Chevy (which I had until I got my '04), '01 GMC). Never had a bit of trouble. The hitch pulls out allowing full ue of the bed, and the rails can accept several different hitches, including a plate for a gooseneck or 5th wheels ranging from 15K to 22K (I think 22 is the highest). Just My .02.. | ||