Long or Short Bed for 5er
OK, I purposely put this question in the Fifth-Wheels section instead of the tow vehicle section because my question is specific to 5er towing. So, long bed or short bed pickup? Pros and cons of e...
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I have both and both work fine for my use.
Long bed doesn't handle or ride any better than the short bed. Todays short bed truck have 140" + wheel bases so ride isn't a issue. Trucks wheel base/suspensions has more to do with handling/ride issues.
My truck has to stay in a garage at the house so preferring a crew cab truck that means a short bed truck for me. My crew cab long bed chevy will not fit in my garage and still have room for what I need to do so it has to sit out in the tractor shed.
Some sliding hitches are lower in price than some non sliders. Many short bed GM owners report not needing a sliding hitch as GM has a longer dimension from the back of the cab to the trucks rear axle. Now add the newer 5er front corner profile with a radius/notch and a slider may not be needed.
It simply depends on your wants/needs.
Long bed doesn't handle or ride any better than the short bed. Todays short bed truck have 140" + wheel bases so ride isn't a issue. Trucks wheel base/suspensions has more to do with handling/ride issues.
My truck has to stay in a garage at the house so preferring a crew cab truck that means a short bed truck for me. My crew cab long bed chevy will not fit in my garage and still have room for what I need to do so it has to sit out in the tractor shed.
Some sliding hitches are lower in price than some non sliders. Many short bed GM owners report not needing a sliding hitch as GM has a longer dimension from the back of the cab to the trucks rear axle. Now add the newer 5er front corner profile with a radius/notch and a slider may not be needed.
It simply depends on your wants/needs.
