When I bought our present Super Duty, I decided that it was going to be a "no compromises" vehicle and opted for the Crew Cab and Long Bed. I wanted every inch of hauling capacity I could get. I've never regretted the decision. Yeah, there have been times when it has been a tiny bit of a problem, such as when trying to find a longer parallel parking spot, but those have been few and far between (I have no problem walking if that's what it takes). As a matter of fact, I haven't met an off-road trail that has turned me away yet, and that does include doing a LOT of backing and filling whenever I've reached the end of a dead-end trail. I couldn't imagine living with a Short Box.