mowin
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- 2017 3500 SRW
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- 6.4 hemi
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I don't believe so, I do not have first hand knowledge (yet) but my RV sales guy told me the newer 5th wheels have front ends designed for 6 foot beds (like pictured in the OP's post). There are also YouTube videos showing this. Hope they are right caused I ordered a 3500 with the 6'4" box yesterday.
First trailer and you're going that big? Or just first 5th wheel? Looks like a nice camper!
I know this is s little late, but based on those pics and knowing the front cap o the Laredo line, you should be fine without a slider.
That being said, it also depends on which hitch you go with. Most regular fifth wheel hitches have no front to back adjustment in the hitch itself, only height adjustment. However, if you choose B&W Turnover Ball and Companion fifth wheel adapter, the Companion actually has close to eight inches of adjustability in the hitch itself, meaning you can move the actual pin 6"-8" more toward the rear of the bed of the truck allowing more turning room, and allowing you to get closer to a full 90 degrees, which you will not typically get with a standard hitch.
No I don't work for B&W, but I do have their equipment in both of my trucks, because I pull a fifth wheel as well as horse trailers and other equipment, and need the availability of fifth wheel or gooseneck. Also, I sell RVs for a living and deal with different hitch/truck/RV setups on a daily basis, so I have experience with at least most of the hitch setups out there. Hope this helps.
there is also the Anderson ultimate hitch it gives you 8 inches of movement as well the steel version is 47 lbs the aluminum one is 30 lbs 4500 lb pin weight and 24000 lbs tow rating.
Over on IRV2.com this conversation cops up all the time. Seems like the consensus is that the guys with the short beds that have the sliders say they don't use the slider feature very often but when they do they are VERY glad that have it. Basically a better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it, thing.
I see someone dug up my old thread.
I see someone dug up my old thread.
The 5er has been great. 0 issues with a non slider. The front cap is there max turn front cap, and I really have to work at it to get close to my back rack.
But as life goes on, things change. Wife and I are selling the 5er and giving up camping for the foreseeable future. Going in a different direction. We're both going to be retiring in the next 5-8 yrs. (Me 5, her 8). Looking to buy a place down south in the next couple yrs.
Not sure where yet.
Going to miss camping, but looking forward to the next chapter, and I'm sure we'll be back in some sort of RV after retirement. Looking forward to getting out of NY...
BTW, been using the "z" method of backing a trailer for many yrs. Weather it's a bumper pull, or 5er. It is the best method.