Hanr3
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I'm new to this RV thing. However, my perception was that you don't need a slider to hook up to the 5th wheel. I hear and read stories where you need a slider for turning, but not for hooking up. At first I thought it was my truck/5er combo. But now I'm not so sure. Let me elaborate. I have to slide my hitch back (manuvering position) to hook up the 5er, if I leave it in hauling position my tailgate will hit the camper before I am hooked.
Me- 2016 F150 standard bed (6.5'), KZ Sportsmens 231RK 25.4' long. So I assumed they shortened the nose of the camper to accommodate everything else. However last weekend I was camping with a group of friends. A buddy also bought a new truck and camper. He has the same problem.
Him- 2018 F250 with standard bed and Cougar 5er. Not sure of model, but it's about 33' long. His wife holds the tailgate up while he hooks up. He even bought one of those spring loaded cables to lighten the load for her. I was surprised his tailgate also hit.
Did truck beds get taller and the camper manufactures didn't get the memo or what? What am I missing?
Me- 2016 F150 standard bed (6.5'), KZ Sportsmens 231RK 25.4' long. So I assumed they shortened the nose of the camper to accommodate everything else. However last weekend I was camping with a group of friends. A buddy also bought a new truck and camper. He has the same problem.
Him- 2018 F250 with standard bed and Cougar 5er. Not sure of model, but it's about 33' long. His wife holds the tailgate up while he hooks up. He even bought one of those spring loaded cables to lighten the load for her. I was surprised his tailgate also hit.
Did truck beds get taller and the camper manufactures didn't get the memo or what? What am I missing?