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10-02-2018, 06:33 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: Kenyon
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Manual v. Auto Slide Hitch
I’m curious what other SB owners think about manual v. autoslide hitches. I’ve got a Demco 18k Highjacker autoslide. Love the hitch; HATE the weight.
What say you?
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10-02-2018, 07:56 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Vernon
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Slider
Have the same hitch as you, agree the weight is a issue, Demco makes a great hitch, would not go back to a manual, just not worth it
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10-02-2018, 08:44 PM
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Location: south jersey
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I also have a Demco 18k autoslider and love it. It is heavy but i can manage if I break it into two parts.
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10-02-2018, 10:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan-Phyllis
I also have a Demco 18k autoslider and love it. It is heavy but i can manage if I break it into two parts.
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I bought an engine hoist...gets it in the bed and close enough I just have to horse it around a few inches.
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10-03-2018, 06:45 AM
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Location: kaml
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Reese 25k Elite fixed in my truck bed. No issues, no extra weight, no slider. 
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10-03-2018, 08:34 AM
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I have used a Pullrite Superglide for years. It makes for one less thing to consider when making a turn. It is heavy also, but I think the extra weight is justified by the convenience and safety of an auto slider; it's always there, and always working.
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2011 Jayco 28.5RLS; 2021 Chevy Duramax; Pullrite Superglide Hitch
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10-03-2018, 10:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVhiker
I have used a Pullrite Superglide for years. It makes for one less thing to consider when making a turn. It is heavy also, but I think the extra weight is justified by the convenience and safety of an auto slider; it's always there, and always working.
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RVhiker, looked at the Superglide as well as the Demco, but was a little concerned about the capture plate on the king pin. I will say I’ve not read anything bad about Superglide! I agree as a new fiver driver I like not having to worry about a cab/camper ‘incident’.�� just a little tired of the weight. Of course I guess I could get a LB but then it’s not in the garage!
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10-03-2018, 10:58 AM
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Location: Natalbany Creek Campground, Amite City, LA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVhiker
I have used a Pullrite Superglide for years. It makes for one less thing to consider when making a turn. It is heavy also, but I think the extra weight is justified by the convenience and safety of an auto slider; it's always there, and always working.
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I had a Pullrite Superglide when I had my SB...........switched to the B&W Companion when I bought my LB dually..........both are great hitches. The Superglide only weighs about 65 pounds more..........in the scheme of things that's not a huge difference.
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10-03-2018, 12:46 PM
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Or you can use a std hitch with no slide. Worked well for me over 11 years. Just pay attention.
PS for 6 of those years I had a manual slider. Used it one to try it out. Never used it again.
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10-03-2018, 01:09 PM
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Another happy Demco HH 18k user here.
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10-03-2018, 01:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vcbice
Or you can use a std hitch with no slide. Worked well for me over 11 years. Just pay attention.
PS for 6 of those years I had a manual slider. Used it one to try it out. Never used it again.
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Works for me too. No way I'm pushing my trailer when it's 90deg to the truck anyway. I have no desire to buy a new trailer suspension after doing that.
I can get past 45deg with the fixed hitch. If I can't get into a site with that angle I don't want to be there anyway.
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10-03-2018, 04:12 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: Kenyon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PlayersZ28
I can get past 45deg with the fixed hitch. If I can't get into a site with that angle I don't want to be there anyway.
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Can’t argue with that!!
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10-04-2018, 06:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PlayersZ28
Works for me too. No way I'm pushing my trailer when it's 90deg to the truck anyway. I have no desire to buy a new trailer suspension after doing that.
I can get past 45deg with the fixed hitch. If I can't get into a site with that angle I don't want to be there anyway. |
Beware! The closest I have come to hitting the rear window was when going forward, not backing up! Especially when there are dips or humps to go over.
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10-04-2018, 06:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vcbice
Beware! The closest I have come to hitting the rear window was when going forward, not backing up! Especially when there are dips or humps to go over.
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I watch it any time I'm turning tight. With the tonno stacked at the front of the box I can see in the mirrors when the bottom lip of the cap is near the tonno. If it gets there then I still have 16" before cab contact. The only time I get close is slow maneuvers when parking.
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