Another TV question...long or short bed?
Clearly the long bed trucks have a pure advantage due to leverage, but how significant is the difference between a short bed and long bed F350 at 156.2" and 174.4", respectively? I'm towing a 36' TT ...
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When we moved up to a super cab with long box from a regular cab long box, I was surprised to find how much harder the extra 20" or so of wheelbase makes it to maneuver, esp. when doing right turns at city intersections. When pulling our trailer, I have to be careful doing right turns at intersections and often need to make a wide turn to avoid hitting a curb or going off the pavement into a soft spot or ditch. Parking the longer wheelbase truck in a parking lot can be a real PITA, whereas with the short box, it wasn't much worse than parking a car.
If you want to be able to haul lumber and drywall and can use the extra volume, get a long box. If mostly either towing or commuting or are a city dweller, get a short box. Now that we have a super cab, I could never go back to a regular cab. Can't imagine never being without an 8' bed. What I don't like is the 4WD. Never use it and I find for myself, the additional height also contributes to making it harder to maneuver.
If you want to be able to haul lumber and drywall and can use the extra volume, get a long box. If mostly either towing or commuting or are a city dweller, get a short box. Now that we have a super cab, I could never go back to a regular cab. Can't imagine never being without an 8' bed. What I don't like is the 4WD. Never use it and I find for myself, the additional height also contributes to making it harder to maneuver.
