Are Slider Hitches Noisier than Stationary Fifth Wheel Hitches

Question:

the slider rides on 2 round steel bars left and right side. when the slider is in the full turning position it stops against thin round rubber washers 1 on each side. but in the full pulling position there are no thin round rubber washer, the slider moves about 1/16inch back and forth in the locked position causing a clank noise. were the thin round rubber washers, in the pulling position closest to the cab left out?

asked by: Ken

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you have a Curt Round Tube Slider part # C16560 though, which we have in our showroom and I was able to determine that there are thin rubber o-rings on both end of the round tubes.

However, even with those washers being there I was able to get movement and clanking, or chucking, from the slider assembly. Due to the amount of moving parts in slider assemblies they will always be noisier than stationary hitches. Also, those washers aren't there to cushion the hitch while towing, the washers are there to cushion the sliding of the assembly from the maneuver position to the tow position.

expert reply by: Jameson C