88 Degree cap clearance?

[sengli]

Well it was going to happen eventually. I am down sizing. Going from a 3500 to a 2500 tow vehicle. The new truck will have a 6.5 foot bed instead of the 8 footer I have now. So the current rig is a big country fifth wheel. So do I really need to invest in a slider type hitch or can I use the heartland 88 degree cap and get by without too much worry with my current puck mounted non slider set up?

 

[NYSUPstater]

I would say no, keep what you have and just pull forward some if trying to jackknife things.

 

[Larrytgg]

You will have no problem with this set up… I have that rig and a Big Horn and it works just fine with a stationary hitch

 

[rhodies1]

I have the shorter box on my GMC and as stated,, if you need to cut that hard to get into a site. Stop snd pull forward snd get re- aligned. Just pay attention and you’ll be ok

 

[sengli]

Good to hear. Really didnt want to re-invest in yet another hitch set up. I will pay close attention when trying it out.

 

[taskswap]

I invested in a slider hitch and never use it. I have a 2021 RAM 2500 with a 6.5' bed and I can jack to nearly 90 degrees without hitting. YMMV but I agree with the above comments. It's rarely needed and just adds extra weight to your cargo limits.

I can't wait for the new Curt Crosswing. When they come out with a "puck" adapter base for it, it's going to be a killer combo.