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joesann
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Aug 07, 2017

8' or 6.5' truck bed ?

Need some reasons the why 8' truck bed is better to tow with for a 5th wheel ? Please
  • Tool box, aux fuel tank, generator, gas cans, firewood, grill, lawn chairs, FW hitch, bicycles, wheel chocks, etc.
    If I could buy a 10' bed I would. No way would I want a 6.5' bed.
  • No need for a slider hitch. More storage space, can load a full sheet of ply wood with the tail gate up.
  • Smoother ride and harder to jacknife on snow or ice. AND, I don't think I've seen a dinged cab on a long bed truck from the 5th hitting the cab.

    Bill

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