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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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kopy_kat
Explorer
Aug 19, 2015
You can also go for a unit with either the Revolution or Sidewinder pin boxes, which allows a great selection of standard hitch systems. As for the fuel issue on my F350...I could spend the $1000 to have a replacement 50 gal. Tank put in place of the factory 26 gal...but no real issues after over two years of towing around the west.

Larry

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