B&W Patriot 18K Slider Hitch for short Box PickupsBuilt-In SliderMost often used on trucks with 6' beds, a slider helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a slider to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.The slider that is built into the base of the Patriot allows for 12" of fore and aft travel to give you the clearance you need.Specs:Gross towing weight: 18,000 lbsVertical load limit: 4,500 lbsHitch height: 17" - 19"Travel: 12" front to backFootprint: 31-3/4" wide x 33-1/2" deep