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03-04-2018, 08:02 PM
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Pullrite Superglide hitch
I am considering a superglide autoslide hitch for a 5th wheel. My concern is Not being able to get the trailer somewhat level when it’s hitched to the TV. How level does the 5er have to be? I have also been looking at a Demco that has adjustable height on the hitch. But it weighs 100lbs more than the Pullrite. Any thoughts? Thanks for the help.
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03-04-2018, 08:28 PM
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Site Team
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RV refers like no more than 3 degrees off level for optimal operation when parked.
We prefer Pullrite at work.
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03-04-2018, 08:56 PM
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We've had the Pullrite 2900 ISR hitch for over 5 years, and the only thing I had to replace was the guide roller, which Pulliam replaced at no charge. We drop the trailer prior to leveling, regardless if it's one night or one month, so can't comment on trying to level hitched up. It's a great hitch, just keep it lubed as directed in the owner's manual.
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03-05-2018, 11:31 AM
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I think it's going to depend on how it "sits" on your truck. If the trailer is level as hitched, then things are easy. Mine tows slightly nose high, so on a flat surface, you can't go to completely level without disconnect.
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03-05-2018, 11:42 AM
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Not really sure I'm understanding your question, but if you just want to not unhitch for a night and level the trailer, it will depend on the terrian more than anything. I haven't done it often as it only takes a minute to unhitch and rehitch, but a few times when I have I've been able to get level enough. My truck and 5th are pretty much dead on level as they sit, so the terrain will be the determining factor. I could "probably" lift the back of the truck off the ground if I tried, but I don't think I'd want to. I have an old 10+ year old SuperGlide when they built them like tanks with lots more metal than the newer ones.
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03-05-2018, 02:59 PM
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Sorry for the confusion but my question was about how the 5er sits when it is attached to TV rolling down the highway. Dcg9381 mentioned his is slightly nose high. How much pitch is to much? And how would you correct it?
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03-05-2018, 03:25 PM
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Chuckster57 nailed it IMO. 3 degrees majority of the time is required if you use your fridge. I think that's a pretty good idea. On a 40 foot trailer, that gives you a pretty wide margin. 1.2 feet if I did the math right. Our engineers are either agreeing or just swallowed their sandwich whole.
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03-05-2018, 05:17 PM
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Chip has it correct. Each degree is more or less 3" at the king pin on a 40 foot trailer. Take it from there.
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03-05-2018, 06:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Afrnd2all
And how would you correct it?
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If your king pin height isn't adjustable (it's not on that hitch) - you're looking at lowering the truck or raising the trailer. Trailers can raised via blocks or flipping the axles (in some cases). Some minor height by adjusting the shackles.
I just saw a post on the new Fords being 4" higher, but with a long trailer you've got a pretty good range of height up front.
The reality is, you can get these things way more off kilter than you would be comfortable when in them before it's an issue.
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03-07-2018, 12:47 PM
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Thanks for all of the feedback. My first option was a Demco. Their hitch is adjustable. More money and a bit heavy. I was quoted 387lbs. for eveything.
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03-07-2018, 01:10 PM
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I dunno what difference it makes. The Pullright requires two substantial guys to move it out of the bed of my truck (or similar mechanical lift). 300 lbs or 400 lbs, it's still substantial.
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03-07-2018, 03:05 PM
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My 34 footer is in the shop having 4 inches added to the frame at the axles after replacing the Reese with the PowerGlide.
I broke the Reese.
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03-07-2018, 03:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PopBeavers
My 34 footer is in the shop having 4 inches added to the frame at the axles after replacing the Reese with the PowerGlide.
I broke the Reese.
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What? Adding four inches in length or height?
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03-07-2018, 04:04 PM
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My thought is that if your RV is 35-40ft and your within 4-5 inches difference from front to back in elevation, I wouldn't mess with it. That's just my opinion.
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