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**JRTJH** · 03-23-2022, 06:35 AM

Unfortunately, the 2008 Outback fifth wheels all used the "older square corner front style" and there's no cutbacks to help with cab clearance.

I don't know of any sliding hitch that weighs less than about 200 pounds and many are significantly more than that. One option "could" include a conventional non-sliding hitch and a SideWinder pinbox extension, but you'd have to measure carefully to assure the back of the pinbox doesn't hit your tailgate or the bed sides in turns. That would get you down to around 100-125 pounds for the hitch plus the weight of the SideWinder extension.

The "CON" (and for me it's a big one) is the cost. Not only do you have the $500 for the non-sliding hitch, you've also got the cost of the SideWinder pinbox which is another $1200 or so plus installation charges... Not a cheap, try it and see kind of option.....

03-23-2022, 06:35 AM	#5
JRTJH Site Team Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gaylord Posts: 26,998	Unfortunately, the 2008 Outback fifth wheels all used the "older square corner front style" and there's no cutbacks to help with cab clearance. I don't know of any sliding hitch that weighs less than about 200 pounds and many are significantly more than that. One option "could" include a conventional non-sliding hitch and a SideWinder pinbox extension, but you'd have to measure carefully to assure the back of the pinbox doesn't hit your tailgate or the bed sides in turns. That would get you down to around 100-125 pounds for the hitch plus the weight of the SideWinder extension. The "CON" (and for me it's a big one) is the cost. Not only do you have the $500 for the non-sliding hitch, you've also got the cost of the SideWinder pinbox which is another $1200 or so plus installation charges... Not a cheap, try it and see kind of option..... Attached Thumbnails __________________ John 2015 F250 6.7l 4x4 2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS