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Retired_Sailor's avatar
Retired_Sailor
Explorer
Aug 18, 2015

Is a long bed a requirement for pulling a 5th wheel?

Looks like we're going to switch to a 5th wheel so I need to buy a truck. Do I need a long (8') bed or will a short (6'4") bed be sufficient. Im not worried about other cargo and the short bed would b...
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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Aug 18, 2015
Get a truck, that means a standard, long bed. No gimmicks needed with the hitch.

Better ride the longer the wheelbase. Can haul things much easier. Yes short bed people I have owned a short bed before, I hated the bed, loved the truck!

Get the longed with the factory puck system and a hitch like this and you will even have room for a toolbox like this.

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