We get our new Ford 350, 4x4, diesel DRW on Monday. We presently have the Reese 16k slider hitch, and hubby thinks we need to upgrade to tow the (up to) 14,000 trailer. Any suggestions? Will a newer hitch without the slider make the ride smoother or have any other benefits?
Donna,
I pull a 3600RL (15100 lbs loaded) with a 16k Husky slider and 20k TrailAir hitch-pin........no problem. I have never used the slider option with a Duramax short-bed. There are many hitches and hitch-pins to improve the ride and "chucking," the cost varies greatly. I recommend keeping the Reese slider and install a TrailAir or MorRyde hitch-pin to improve the ride. A newer hitch w/o slider will not necessarily improve the ride, it is dependent on the style of hitch.
Forrest