LewisB
10-04-2018, 07:53 AM
In all the posts I've seen regarding sliding 5er hitches, I haven't seen anyone mention the advantages related to generator access.
We have a Raptor 3712TS and an F350 DRW long bed. For towing, we don't need a sliding hitch. But I also found that I can't fully open the generator door while hooked up to the truck. We commonly DON'T unhook when in dispersed camping; that means opening the generator door (to check the oil, set the altitude dial, trouble-shoot, etc.) is not possible. I recently purchased a slider for my Reese hitch and I love it. When we park, I slide the hitch to the "maneuvering" position and this gives me full access to the generator compartment. When we leave, I just run it back to the "towing" position and drive away. Just saying...
Hope this might help someone else...
We have a Raptor 3712TS and an F350 DRW long bed. For towing, we don't need a sliding hitch. But I also found that I can't fully open the generator door while hooked up to the truck. We commonly DON'T unhook when in dispersed camping; that means opening the generator door (to check the oil, set the altitude dial, trouble-shoot, etc.) is not possible. I recently purchased a slider for my Reese hitch and I love it. When we park, I slide the hitch to the "maneuvering" position and this gives me full access to the generator compartment. When we leave, I just run it back to the "towing" position and drive away. Just saying...
Hope this might help someone else...