berty

Jealousy would be an understatement lol nice!!

xcntrk

How do you like that PullRight20k hitch? I use the 18k model and found it is definitely required in a short-bed (6.75') - at least with my 5'er front cap:

Marcusjolaine

Nice set up and campsite, great looking truck and trailer combo.

I've been lucky and don't think I've had to make as sharp as turn as what's in your picture.


I have a love/hate relationship with this hitch.
Pros;
-Allows the sharp turns and allows for some trailer roll
-When removed don't have the rails left in the bed.
Cons;
-Always have to keep not only the hitch head lubed but also the rails which collects dirt and debris then needs cleaned again. They don't make a cover for it anymore so I have a custom cover made for it.
-Can only hook and unhook at no more than a (if I remember right) 6 degree angle
-Takes up more bed space than the normal size hitch.
-To damn heavy to remove and put back in the bed, even if I remove the head separately. So the damn thing just sits in the bed of the truck full time.


What's your thought's about the hitch?


BTW, added the Trail Air King Pin and helps a lot with the ride quality.

xcntrk

That's a sweet pin box! My travel buddy runs one of those and loves it.

One recommendation I would suggest is to go out and test the turning radius/clearance with the slider hitch, especially when combined with that (longer) pin. At full slide you may get close to the tail gate since that pin box is longer than the stubby stock ones. The turning hitch head design may keep this from happening (hopefully), but better to test in a controlled situation then when you're out trying to make a tight turn at a fuel station or campground.

Yeah I can relate to all the cons you highlight about the hitch. The 10-degree hitch/unhitch angle can actually be easily overcome however. If you do find the need to unhitch at an angle more extreme then you simply do so by pulling the 2 head pins, raising the trailer (pin box and hitch head in its entirety) off the hitch, drive out, then remove the hitch head from the pin and reinstall on the hitch base. At least that's what I read online as I've never had to experience that yet. Easier to spend a little more time getting the TV straight on if possible.


Sounds like you have the traditional series with the SuperRail for the clean bed result? My unit is a little different being the ISR version. I wanted the ability to run other standard hitches (such as goose neck ball), so I went with the industry standard rails. That said and due the smaller size of my unit (18k), the weight isn't too bad - comparable to other fixed hitch units. In either case it's a 2 person lift (conventional or SuperGlide). I have an electric winch affixed in the rafters of my garage that makes short work of hitch removal. But honestly during camping season best to just leave it in the bed as we're out at least every other weekend. I'm just happy that at 18" height it just barely clears under my bed cover and remains buttoned up when not in use.

Great looking rigs you have and nice to see some fellow Superduties setting the bar for the half-ton crowd

Martiangod

LOL
Nice to see lots of 150's setting the bar for the F550 crowd....Sheesh, lots pulling way over the bar

murf

This thread is getting to rich for my blood

RedAggie03

We upgraded to a new Starcraft Travel Star EXP 227CKS







We love it so far!

PawPaw

It's only money Murf!! Can't take it with you!!!!!

Nice rigs everyone.

Velosprout

Great looking hybrid.

feifel

iTrader: (3)

Very nice that's what I would love to have I don't like the full hard side like we have