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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Can I pull other Fifth wheel trailers with my SuperGlide hitch?
Your SuperGlide hitch can only pull trailers equipped with the SuperGlide Capture Plate. If you hook up to a trailer that
does not have a Capture Plate installed, there is no control to keep the hitch in the forward towing position and the weight
of the trailer will cause the head to turn and slam or “free fall” to the rear of the hitch’s angled cam slot, which may cause
damage to the hitch, truck, and the king pin. We do not recommend locking the hitch in any way to keep it in the forward
position.
2. Will a standard hitch be able to tow my trailer with the Capture Plate installed?
The Capture Plate will need to be removed from the pin box before a standard fifth wheel hitch can tow your trailer. If the
plate is not removed, the king pin will not rotate in the hitch and damage will result to the Capture Plate and conventional
hitch. Most of Pullrite capture plates are easily removed, If however, you cannot remove the Capture plate, part # 3336
is a conversion adapter that will allow a standard fifth wheel hitch to tow your trailer with the Capture Plate installed. The
adapter is used in conjunction with your Fifth Wheel Plate, or “head” of the SuperGlide.
3. Is there a cover available for my SuperGlide hitch?
Please contact Customer Service at (800) 443-2307 for availability..
4. How much does my SuperGlide weigh?
The #4500 weighs 209 lbs. Lifting weight with the Head Plate removed is 169 lbs.
5. Can I leave the hitch attached to my trailer and use the trailer jacks to lift the hitch out of the truck?
Yes, you can use the trailer jacks to lift the hitch out of the truck. The hitch should not be left hanging from the king pin.
Once you have the hitch lifted out of the truck you should have a stand available to lower the hitch onto for storage.
6. Can I hook up or unhook at a 90 degree angle?
Hooking up can only be accomplished when the truck and trailer are aligned within 10 degrees of each other. See
“Hitching” (page 15). for more information on hooking up. Unhooking by pulling the release handle can only be
accomplished when the truck and trailer are aligned within 10 degrees of each other.
In emergency situations you can pull the clevis pins and clips that attach the Fifth Wheel Plate or “head” assembly to the
Rocker Arm, lower your landing gear and raise the trailer up until the Fifth Wheel Plate is free from the Rocker Arm. Pull
forward from under the parked trailer. At that point you can pull the Release Handle, remove the head from the king pin
and reattach it to your hitch with the clevis pins and clips.
7. Can I use a Teflon disc or lube plate on the king pin plate?
The king pin box and SuperGlide plate or “head” move together and since there is no friction, there is no need for any
grease or a lube plate. Use of a Teflon disc or lube plate would cause the king pin to be too short and problems hooking
up will occur.
