Truck for 5th wheel
I've been doing research for a truck to a tow a 5th wheel in my future. Probably a long time from now, but this is research phase. We will be looking at a crew cab. Does the length of bed have anyt...
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Bed length is a personal choice.
I've had several of both over the years.
One thing I've noticed non of the longer wheel base trucks I've had rode/handled any better than one with a shorter 140" wheel base trucks.
Now years ago when a short bed truck had a 118"-122" wheel base and a long bed truck had a 130"-134" wheel base then sure the longer wb truck handled better.
With todays new 5th wheels with the notched rounded front corners a slider isn't needed
Also some GM trucks have a longer dimension from the back of the cab to the trucks rear axle which eliminates the need for a sliding hitch except some of the older square corner flat profile trailers (like mine).
Get which ever bed length/wheel base you like. One isn't superior over the other for every one.
You won't have any handling issues with todays 140"+ short bed trucks.
Bed conversions ??
Most of the time those types are for a dedicated tow truck. If your like me and have other trailer types and need a pickup bed to carry things they won't work.
But they sure do look good.
I've had several of both over the years.
One thing I've noticed non of the longer wheel base trucks I've had rode/handled any better than one with a shorter 140" wheel base trucks.
Now years ago when a short bed truck had a 118"-122" wheel base and a long bed truck had a 130"-134" wheel base then sure the longer wb truck handled better.
With todays new 5th wheels with the notched rounded front corners a slider isn't needed
Also some GM trucks have a longer dimension from the back of the cab to the trucks rear axle which eliminates the need for a sliding hitch except some of the older square corner flat profile trailers (like mine).
Get which ever bed length/wheel base you like. One isn't superior over the other for every one.
You won't have any handling issues with todays 140"+ short bed trucks.
Bed conversions ??
Most of the time those types are for a dedicated tow truck. If your like me and have other trailer types and need a pickup bed to carry things they won't work.
But they sure do look good.
