I want to get a PullRite SuperGlide 5th wheel with the SuperRails, but there seems to be issues with the height of the F150's box.
I can't seem to get a straight answer from anybody whether it will work or not.
And at $2000 US I'm not willing to take the chance and see.

Plus, what do you guys think of drilling 4 1-3/4" holes in the bed for the pins of this hitch to go through.
I have LineX and it seems to me there will be some rusting around the holes after a while...

Thanks....

 

Klassic I think the bigger concern should be what are you going to be pulling with this hitch? Its been discussed and tried by several on here and the concensus seems to be not to tow a fifth wheel with an F150. Just too much tongue and trailer weight for a half ton truck.

 

Pullrite makes a Superglide model specifically for the 04-05 F-150. Just watch your pin weight. If you go with one, I'd have Line-X touch up the holes after the hitch install.

 

SAJEFFC....
It's a Forest River Ultra-Lite model.... 6400lb dry, 1050lb hitch ...30 foot

The travel trailer I have now is 30 foot...5700lb and 1080 tongue. I have no trouble pulling it.

Newt...

Where did you get this info??!
I emailed PullRite and they said nothing about such model.
The best answer I got was....use the pins for trucks with a bedliner and get an extra 1/2". The SuperGlide has no height adjustment......

I just noticed you are near Houston, do you know where PPL Motor Homes is in Houston. If I get the SuperGlide that's where I'm ordering it from. It's $1800 US there and almost $4000 CAD with tax here.
I have ordered lots of stuff from them..... they seem to have cheap prices and fast shipping.

If my calculations are right I will have just under 3 " of clearance. I don't think that is enough.

 

QUOTE: The 12K SuperGlide is designed specifically for the new "shorter than a short bed" trucks - like Ford's F-150 SuperCrew, Nissan Titan, Toyota Tundra and the new 2005 Chevy 5' 8" bed truck. It moves up to 22-¾" while turning. UNQUOTE

http://www.pullrite.com/superglide.htm

PPL is in the SW part of Houston at the intersection of Hwy 59 & the Sam Houston Tollroad.

If you have a mapping program, that should locate it.

 

I tow a 24' trailcruiser 5th wheel with my 2004 FX4 screw and superglide 12k hitch. The tounge weight is 950 lbs and the hitch weighs 250. A few things to consider:

1) You have to watch the pin weight because the hitch is so heavy.

2) It takes up almost the whole bed and is a pain in the a** to get in and out it takes 2 strong guys or a forklift.

3) If you have 4wd your truck will be pretty tall and most 5th wheels that are made to be towed with 1/2 tons are low and you may have to jack up the trailer.(I did)

4) The bed is tall so you will have to lower the pin box to clear it wich will increase the angle of the trailer(refer to #3)

Other than that it tows awesome. I've been meaning to get a good pic to post but I keep forgetting.

 

The trailer should tow as near level as possible. This helps the fridge work better. If the trailer is tilted front to back or vice versa, it is possible to overload the axle/tires on the low end.

 

I have a 25' dutchman sport with one slide out, 4900# emplty and 1200# sits in the box just enough to set the truck level, reese 15k hitch, the rv dealer installed the hitch cut out the bed liner for the rails and undercoated everything, they also set the trailer to the truck I beleive they put an tongue extention on the trailer, there is about 3" clearance to the top of the box and have pulled it through some very uneven terrian and the trailer never came close to the bed rails. the trailer and truck are aperfect match.

 

Thanks for the info Wiz.... I did not realize the SuperGlide was that heavy.
The pin box is as low as it will go.
How did you lift your trailer? I assume like a lift kit on the springs. Mine has a torsion axle. I don't think I could lift it...
I never thought of the angle.

I want the PullRite because I need to take it out of the bed... rails and all.

I would love to see some pics

Bob... You say 3" clearance is cool? I would love to see some pics of yours too.
Can you both email me?.... I have some more questions.
klassic@allstream.net

I don't want to get too off topic on the forum.

You guys have answered more questions than the dealer could.
I love this forum!

 

I will try to get pics of the hitch posted by the weekend

 

Klassic I have the torsion suspension on my 5th wheel as well in order to raise it I had to weld some box tubing inbetween the axles and the frame.

Klassic I didn't notice when I first replied that you have the scab so you are looking at the 16k pullrite. It is a little smaller than my 12k and should be lighter. I believe it is under 200lbs but would still take 2 guys to get it in and out. As for as the height is concerned you might was to consider the reese with the manual slide as it has a height adjustment. As far as drilling the holes in the bed I have a spray in bedliner and all I did was paint the bare metal where I drilled no rust yet.

When I bought my fifth wheel the RV dealer told me that I needed to have a minimum of 5" clearence between the 5th wheel and the top of the bed. After raising my fifth wheel I now have 6" and its still close going through dips and over bumps.

 

Ya.. I'm am looking at the Reese right.
Signature Series with under bed rails. I'm thinking of skipping the slider and using a ten inch king pin extender. The added extender will give another 3" of height.

I'm new to the world of 5th wheels... any problems using extenders?
And what about goosenecks? A goosneck adapter is hugely adjustable.
And they come in offsets for shortboxes.

The more I look the more confused I get

 

Im towing a 30' Forest River rockwood 8283SS fifth wheel with a 2004 supercab and a Husky easy roller sliding hitch.. have yet to use the slide, and have no box height issues with the trailer or the pinbox. I wouldnt spend the big bucks on a pullrite for your rig.. its not even remotely necessary. BTW My truck pulls the rig nicely, as long as you have reasonable expectations, drive safely and set it up right it'll be fine.. I highly recommend a set of firestone or air lift air bags.. the difference in stability is like night and day.

 

QUOTE
Model 8283SS
Length 30 ft. 6 in. (9.30 m)
Exterior Width 96 in. (2.44 m)
Exterior Height 135" (3.43 m)
Hitch Weight 1,075 lbs. (488 kg)
Axle Weight 5,209 lbs. (2363 kg)
Unit Dry Weight 6,284 lbs. (2850 kg)
GVWR 8,075 lbs. (3663 kg)
Tire Size 15 in. (38 cm)
Ducted Furnace 30,000 BTU
Fresh Water Capacity 36 gal. (136 L)
Gray Water Capacity 60 gal. (227 L)
Black Water Capacity 30 gal. (113 L)
Converter w/ Charger 55 Amps
UNQUOTE

They admit to a pin wt of 1075#. Loaded & ready for travel who knows what it is without weighing?

I can see why you find air bags beneficial

 

Thanks Snownyet...
Mine is a Rockwood 8528BHSS.
I'm sure the front ends are identical.
If it is working for you then it should work for me.
I was wondering about the air bags...but I thought the hitch weight would be low enough it wouldn't matter.

I think I'm getting the Reese Signature Series 18K slider with underbed mounts.
The 16K is cheaper but it doesn't have 4 way swivel.
And will adjust to 18.5 " off the bed.

Great info.
Thanks guys