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While it is true that you can tow with any pickup truck, you may need some extra equipment to pull a fifth wheel trailer with it. Why you ask? Well, aside from the size and pulling capacity of each truck, pickups also come with varying bed sizes, which can make turning and maneuvering a bit of a challenge for those with a shorter bed. REESE sliders works by moving or sliding - your fifth wheel hitch toward the rear of your truck, so the pin position is moved temporarily behind the rear axle, to provide more room for tighter maneuvering at low speeds. Without a slider, the front or nose of your trailer could hit and potentially damage your truck cab when youre trying to turn. Therefore, a slider is recommended for any short-bed pickup, so you can enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
| BRAND: | REESE |
| PART NUMBER: | 50024 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 64.5 LBS |
| CAPACITY: | 20,000 LBS. |
| COLOR: | BLACK |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED: | NO |
| MATERIAL: | STEEL |
| LOCKABLE: | YES |
| FINISH: | BLACK POWDER COAT |
Reese has designed towing equipment since 1952 and remains a benchmark for heavy-duty towing. The line covers fifth wheel hitches such as the modular M5, gooseneck couplers including the Goose Box, air-ride and short-bed pin boxes, weight distribution systems with active sway control, and the accessories that connect them, all built to exceed published industry standards.
Reese has been pioneering towing performance since 1952, when Margaret Reese asked her husband TJ to stop travel trailers rocking every time somebody walked through them. His answer, the first pair of stabilising jacks, was simple and effective enough to change the RV industry. From that starting point Reese grew into a designer and manufacturer of complete towing systems, and today it anchors the heavy-duty end of the Horizon Global towing portfolio.
Fifth wheel towing is where the brand's engineering is most visible. The M5 fifth wheel hitch uses a modular design that breaks into manageable sections for assembly, with a wider stance, tighter tolerances and a shock absorption system aimed at the jolts that travel up through a truck bed. For owners who would rather tow from a gooseneck coupler and keep the bed clear, the Goose Box 20K replaces the trailer's king pin with a gooseneck connection carrying its own air-ride cushioning.
Pin boxes are a Reese speciality. The 5th Airborne uses air-ride technology to dampen road shock and reduce the chucking motion that makes fifth wheel towing tiring, while the Sidewinder was designed for short-bed pickups, pivoting the connection point so the trailer can turn sharply without the front cap meeting the cab.
For conventional towing, Reese weight distribution systems restore load to the tow vehicle's front axle and control sway. The Pro Round Bar distributes weight evenly while damping sway, and the Pro Dual Cam II uses active cam-based sway control that works harder the stronger the sway force becomes. Complete kits pair bars, head and shank to a rated tongue weight, and dedicated sway control kits can be added to existing setups. The products suit RV owners, horse and livestock haulers and anyone towing near the upper end of a vehicle's rating.
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The REESE™ Fifth Wheel Slider (model 50024) is a hitch component that allows you to slide your fifth wheel hitch 10 inches rearward for low-speed maneuvering, such as backing into a tight campsite. It positions the trailer king pin behind the rear truck axle to improve turning clearance. The slider is rated for 20,000 lbs gross trailer weight and 5,000 lbs vertical pin weight. It must only be used with Cequent Performance Products, Inc. fifth wheel installations.
Yes, but short bed trucks (less than 8 feet) require additional turning clearance to avoid damage. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. recommends using a minimum 13-inch pin box extension on short bed trucks to safely make normal turning maneuvers. Contact your trailer manufacturer or Cequent for pin box extension options. Always monitor truck cab and trailer clearance during turns, as turning clearance is reduced with short bed trucks.
The REESE™ Fifth Wheel Slider is designed for use with Cequent Performance Products, Inc. fifth wheel installations only. These installations are described in the Cequent Performance Products, Inc. Installation Instructions Base Rail Mounting Kits, which specify the exact placement of base rails in relation to the rear of the truck bed for most current pickup trucks. See your REESE™ dealer for other installation instructions.
No. While the slider positions your fifth wheel hitch 10 inches rearward, this does not guarantee clearance between your truck cab and the trailer. You must verify adequate clearance for your specific truck and trailer combination, especially when turning. This is particularly important with short bed trucks.
The kit includes: (1) passenger side slide assembly, (1) driver side slide assembly, (1) bent handle, (3) cotter pins 1/4" x 1-1/2", (1) indicator pin 1/4" x 2", (2) slider tubes, (1) handle grip, (1) straight handle, (1) roll pin 1/4" x 1", and (1) warning label.
The manual does not specify required tools. However, it recommends using aerosol white lithium grease with a spray nozzle extension for greasing the leaf spring, and all-purpose grease or Teflon lube for the slide tube and roller holes. A torque wrench is needed to torque 1/2 inch bolts to 85 ft-lb.
Yes. Before installing the REESE™ Fifth Wheel Slider, the leaf spring must be greased using white lithium grease or equivalent. For best results, use aerosol white lithium grease with a spray nozzle extension and ensure the entire underside of the spring is coated. This application must be repeated monthly during use.
Base rails must be installed so that the centerlines of each rail are 21 15/16 inches apart. The diagonal dimensions (labeled x and y) must be within 1/8 inch (0.1 inch) of each other. If this alignment is not met, loosen the hardware and realign the base rails, then re-torque the hardware per base rail instructions. Proper alignment is essential because the assembly may not slide by hand if rails are not parallel and centered.
Before setting the slider into the truck bed: (1) Insert the bent handle through the driver side assembly (driver's side of towing vehicle) and then through the passenger side slide assembly. (2) Slide the straight handle over the bent handle. (3) Install the roll pin. It may be easier to lay the handles on a firm surface to install the roll pin, then insert the handle into the assemblies. When installing the handle grip, rotate it so the molded finger areas align for your use (left or right hand).
Loosely assemble the head support to the REESE™ Fifth Wheel Slider at your desired height. Note that the bottom position may not be used on all hitch models. Use the cotter pins and indicator pin to trap the handle in place as shown in the manual, ensuring the indicator pin is installed in the handle and positioned in both slots of the latch casting.
All 1/2 inch bolts must be torqued to 85 ft-lb. Snug up all bolts and nuts before final torquing.
The product is rated at 20,000 lbs gross trailer weight and 5,000 lbs vertical pin weight. Do not exceed the tow vehicle manufacturer's towing rating or the rating of the fifth wheel hitch you are using.
The centerlines of each base rail must be 21 15/16 inches apart. The diagonal dimensions must be within 1/8 inch (0.1 inch) of each other for proper alignment.
The manual does not mention any electrical connections or wiring requirements for the slider.
Use the towing position for all highway and high-speed towing. Use the maneuvering position only at low speed when high maneuverability is needed, such as backing a fifth wheel trailer into a tight campsite. Never tow on the highway or at high speed with the slider in the maneuvering position, as this places the trailer king pin rearward of the rear truck axle, which can affect weight distribution and interfere with the towing vehicle's handling and response characteristics, potentially causing death or serious injury.
Never place any part of your body in the truck bed or between the truck and trailer unless all of the following conditions are met: (1) Truck is in park with emergency brake on, and (2) All trailer wheels are blocked on each side of the wheel. Always perform a push test or pull test before towing to verify the slider is properly locked.
The slider is properly locked when: (1) The indicator pin is positioned over the green range on the warning label (green on the left side for maneuvering position, green on the right side for towing position), and (2) The push test or pull test confirms the slider does not move. If the indicator pin is over the red range or the slider moves during testing, the latch has not engaged the tubes and you must not tow. Repeat the positioning steps until the latch engages properly.
The push test is performed when moving the slider to the maneuvering position: (1) Manually engage trailer brakes from the truck cab. (2) Back the truck into the trailer. (3) If the slider does not move, the latch has engaged the tubes and the slider is in maneuvering position. (4) If the slider moves, the latch has not engaged—do not tow and repeat the positioning steps until the latch engages. Always perform this test before towing.
The pull test is performed when moving the slider to the towing position: (1) Manually engage trailer brakes from the truck cab. (2) Pull the truck ahead. (3) If the slider does not move, the latch has engaged the tubes and the slider is in towing position. (4) If the slider moves, the latch has not engaged—do not tow and repeat the positioning steps until the latch engages. Always perform this test before towing.
To move from towing to maneuvering position: (1) Position truck and trailer in a straight line on a flat, level area. (2) Place truck in park with emergency brake on. (3) Remove the lock pin from the towing hole and pull the handle forward. If the handle is hard to move, it may be wedged in the latching hole—slightly move the truck back or forth until it moves freely. (4) The indicator pin should be over the red unlocked range near the green maneuvering range. (5) Return to truck, release emergency brake, manually engage trailer brake, and pull truck forward until the slider stops and latches engage in maneuvering position. (6) Perform the push test to verify engagement. (7) Install the lock pin completely in the maneuvering hole. The indicator pin should now be over the green range on the left side of the warning label.
To move from maneuvering to towing position: (1) Position truck and trailer in a straight line on a flat, level area. (2) Place truck in park with emergency brake on. (3) Remove the lock pin from the maneuvering hole and push the handle rearward. If the handle is hard to move, it may be wedged in the latching hole—slightly move the truck back or forth until it moves freely. (4) The indicator pin should be over the red unlocked range near the green towing range. (5) Return to truck, release emergency brake, manually engage trailer brake, and back truck rearward until the slider stops near the bolt-on foot and latches engage in towing position. (6) Perform the pull test to verify engagement. (7) Install the lock pin completely in the towing hole. The indicator pin should now be over the green range on the right side of the warning label. If the indicator pin is over the red range, the latch has not engaged—do not tow and repeat the steps.
Monthly maintenance is required: (1) Grease the leaf spring using white lithium grease or equivalent, ensuring the entire underside is coated. (2) Coat the top surface of the slide tube and roller holes in each slider assembly with all-purpose grease or Teflon lube as needed. Keep areas around the feet and latching holes clear for proper operation.
Grease the leaf spring and the slide tube/roller holes monthly during use. Use white lithium grease or equivalent for the leaf spring, and all-purpose grease or Teflon lube for the slide tube and roller holes.
If the handle is hard to move, it may be wedged into the latching hole in the slider tube. This can be remedied by slightly moving the truck back or forth until the handle moves freely. Repeat the positioning step if needed. If the slider still does not move smoothly after installation, the base rails may not be parallel and centered—check that the centerlines are 21 15/16 inches apart and the diagonal dimensions are within 1/8 inch of each other. If not, loosen the hardware, realign the base rails, and re-torque per base rail instructions.
If the slider moves during the push test (when moving to maneuvering position) or the pull test (when moving to towing position), the latch has not engaged the tubes. Do not tow. Repeat the positioning steps (1-6) until the latch engages properly. Verify that the indicator pin is over the green range on the warning label before towing.
If the indicator pin is over the red range, the latch has not engaged the tubes. Do not tow. Repeat the positioning steps until the latch engages properly. For maneuvering position, the indicator pin should be over the green range on the left side of the warning label. For towing position, it should be over the green range on the right side.
Check that the pull pin spring clips are on the outside of the base rail as shown in the manual. If the spring clips are installed on the inside of the base rail, they will not allow the slider to move far enough to lock. Reinstall the spring clips on the outside of the base rail. Additionally, verify that the base rails are parallel and centered with centerlines 21 15/16 inches apart and diagonal dimensions within 1/8 inch of each other.
The slider is designed for pickup trucks with Cequent Performance Products, Inc. fifth wheel installations. Long bed trucks (8 feet) are recommended. Short bed trucks (less than 8 feet) require a minimum 13-inch pin box extension. Verify your truck has a compatible fifth wheel installation by checking your REESE™ dealer.
You need the slider kit (which includes all components), white lithium grease for the leaf spring, all-purpose grease or Teflon lube for the slide tube, a torque wrench to torque 1/2 inch bolts to 85 ft-lb, and the base rail mounting kit instructions. Professional installation is recommended if you are unfamiliar with hitch installation.
The manual does not mention drilling as part of the installation process. The slider mounts to existing base rails using provided fasteners.
All 1/2 inch bolts must be torqued to 85 ft-lb. Base rail bolts should be torqued per the base rail mounting kit instructions.
No. Never tow on the highway or at high speed with the slider in maneuvering position. Use maneuvering position only at low speed for tight maneuvers like backing into a campsite. Always tow in the towing position on highways.
Perform the push test (for maneuvering position) or pull test (for towing position) as described in the manual. The slider must not move during the test. The indicator pin must be over the green range on the warning label. If either condition is not met, do not tow—repeat the positioning steps until the latch engages.
Grease the leaf spring and slide tube/roller holes monthly during use. Use white lithium grease for the leaf spring and all-purpose grease or Teflon lube for the slide tube. Keep areas around the feet and latching holes clear for proper operation.
The slider may be stuck due to lack of lubrication or misaligned base rails. First, check that the base rails are properly aligned with centerlines 21 15/16 inches apart and diagonal dimensions within 1/8 inch of each other. If alignment is correct, apply white lithium grease to the leaf spring and all-purpose grease to the slide tube and roller holes. If the slider still does not move, the assembly may require professional service.
If the indicator pin is over the red range, the latch has not engaged the tubes. Do not tow. Repeat the positioning steps: remove the lock pin, move the handle to the desired position, and use the truck's brakes to move the truck until the slider stops and the latch engages. Verify the indicator pin is over the green range before installing the lock pin.
The latch has not engaged the tubes. Do not tow. Repeat the positioning steps: (1) Position truck and trailer in a straight line on a flat, level area. (2) Place truck in park with emergency brake on. (3) Remove the lock pin and move the handle. (4) Return to truck, release emergency brake, engage trailer brake, and move the truck until the slider stops and latches engage. (5) Perform the test again to verify engagement. (6) Install the lock pin only when the test confirms the slider does not move.
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