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Old 07-13-2015, 05:55 PM   #1
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305RL...to slide or not to slide?

Have a 2012 F250 SB, looking at a Montana 305RL, curious as to whether I need a sliding 5th wheel or not. Thought maybe one of the more experienced guys here would know. TIA
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Old 07-14-2015, 12:19 PM   #2
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Brain to fingers moment here...until someone that has a shortbed chimes in...I'm thinking a tape measure to get the pin to trailer front corner measurement, then compare that to the hitch to cab corner measurement.
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Old 07-14-2015, 12:28 PM   #3
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We used the slider occasionally with the previous 5er, but never used it with the 343rl. Keep the tailgate closed until ready to unhook.
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Old 07-14-2015, 04:18 PM   #4
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to slide or not

Ok so I just got my first 5er and it has the max turn front end , but my truck cost north of 45 thousand the rv over 30 . The hitch was $1200.00 so the peace of mind of having a slider for me even if it never gets used is worth it. Just my 2 cents worth
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Old 07-14-2015, 04:32 PM   #5
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to slide or not to slide

I currently have a Cougar FW with Max turn and tow with a short bed Ford. When I purchased the hitch a got the slider for piece of mind at the time. Most of the time I never use the slide, but I have needed it for some camp grounds where I have had a dip or incline backing in. It may not seem like 14 inches is a lot but it's nice to know you have it if needed.
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Old 07-14-2015, 05:15 PM   #6
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Great, thanks for the real info, Nick & Gia. I don't have the trailer or the hitch yet, obviously, so it's nice to hear from someone experienced in the situation I'm asking about. I'd hate to buy a fixed 5th when I need a slider, or buy a slider if it's not really necessary.
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Old 07-15-2015, 07:17 AM   #7
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We have a 2006 F350 short bed dually, Montana High Country 305RL, with an Andersen Ultimate fifth wheel hitch. I can turn very sharp with this setup. The Fords have the longest short beds of all the trucks. They are 6' 9". If I had a slider, I would want to try to use it occasionally just because I spent the money on it. But I think I will be able to put the fiver in any spot that it "should" fit anyway. I didn't want to deal with any "clunk", and a super heavy hitch to take out from time to time.
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