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- sdetweilExplorer
Dave H M wrote:
bpounds wrote:
Question was, which is better for towing a fiver. No question in my mind, long is better for that task. No need for a slider, more space for stuff, and bigger fuel tank.
But maybe you do other stuff with the truck besides towing a fiver, and short might be better for those tasks. In the end you have to decide which compromise works best for you.
that belief about short beds little fuel tank doesn't hold water anymore,.
Ford is the same long or short.
only for GAS trucks. for Diesel its 26 (short) or 38 (long).
see the capacities list - Buckeye_ChuckExplorer
laknox wrote:
Bigmoss wrote:
I thought you had to have the 6.5 long box in order to install a hitch and tow without having to worry about hitting the back window ?
My rig will NOT hit the cab at full lock, right or left, when going FORWARD. ALL will hit backing up, just some will hit sooner rather than others. Will a slider help? Sure. Is it required? No. I =have= taken out my back glass and nearly did it again just a few weeks ago when I got in a tight situation. I was paying attention and stopped when I got as far as I could go, then adjusted.
Lyle
That's exactly why I use my slider every time I back into a site. It is so easy to do so why not use it? I have one less thing to watch out for and I do not worry about breaking anything, and that's a good thing.
-BC- - ol_Bombero-JCExplorer
Dtaylor wrote:
Which is better, or does it matter, a long bed or short bed for towing a fiver?
Had a 1T SRW long bed crew cab.
Now - have a 1T SRW short bed quad cab.
Bought (ordered) each as a new truck - so ordered what I wanted.
Decided I didn't need another long bed. No regrets.
1T Dodge CTD tows & "whoas" my 34' 5th wheel just fine.
Slider? Sure.
No big deal - it does its "thing" without any help from me..:W
BTW - I certainly wouldn't quibble over the cost of a slider!
Drop in the bucket by comparison to the cost of a new truck, LOL!
Which is better??
For me - short bed.
(If buying new again, it would be another short bed).
For you?
Whichever works best for *YOU* and suits *YOUR* requirements..:C
~ - jdiffendExplorerI have a long bed extended cab F350. I couldn't get in or out of a lot of places without the backup camera. It's definitely not for everyone but I couldn't haul some of the things I do without the long box. I might thing twice before getting the extended cab next time I trade.
- Paul_ClancyExplorerGm as well
- Dave_H_MExplorer II
bpounds wrote:
Question was, which is better for towing a fiver. No question in my mind, long is better for that task. No need for a slider, more space for stuff, and bigger fuel tank.
But maybe you do other stuff with the truck besides towing a fiver, and short might be better for those tasks. In the end you have to decide which compromise works best for you.
that belief about short beds little fuel tank doesn't hold water anymore,.
Ford is the same long or short. - bpoundsNomadQuestion was, which is better for towing a fiver. No question in my mind, long is better for that task. No need for a slider, more space for stuff, and bigger fuel tank.
But maybe you do other stuff with the truck besides towing a fiver, and short might be better for those tasks. In the end you have to decide which compromise works best for you. - GoPackGoExplorerI have a Long Bed. If I had a short bed truck, I'm not sure I would have had the room to install an auxiliary fuel tank in the bed along with the 5th wheel hitch.
- laknoxNomad
Bigmoss wrote:
I thought you had to have the 6.5 long box in order to install a hitch and tow without having to worry about hitting the back window ?
My rig will NOT hit the cab at full lock, right or left, when going FORWARD. ALL will hit backing up, just some will hit sooner rather than others. Will a slider help? Sure. Is it required? No. I =have= taken out my back glass and nearly did it again just a few weeks ago when I got in a tight situation. I was paying attention and stopped when I got as far as I could go, then adjusted.
Lyle - sdetweilExplorer
AZ T&T wrote:
MrD wrote:
So I had a shortbed crewcab, and I went to a longbed extended cab, which are the same length. but the one thing no one has said yet is: (at least in my old Chev) the short bed had a 26 gallon gas tank and the long bed has a 35 gallon tank. Big thing for me, my friends that I camp with had a long bed and I always had to fill up before he did.
Mike
My standard bed 3/4 Crew cab has a 38 gallon tank. I think any of the HD trucks come with the bigger tank now.
for Ford Superduty the following table from the capacities section applies
6.2L Gas V8 35 gallon
6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 on 137", 142" and 156" wheelbases 26 gallon
6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 on 158" and 172" wheelbases 37.5 gallon
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