Does Bed length/wheelbase matter?
Looking at a short bed 2013 Crew Ram 2500 diesel. I remember reading somewhere about wheelbase effecting maximum length of trailer you should tow. Is there anything to that? One day soon we want to...
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My extended cab short bed is about 1/2' longer than the standard cab long bed. In my case, I suffer from the 25% smaller fuel tank but enjoy the maneuverability of the short truck. When I towed a BP, I had less front swing when getting into tight spots. Now with my TC, I am as long as a crew cab long bed - The length is noticeable, but I still out maneuver the guys that are pushing 25' length.
A longer wheelbase does help in porpoising. I towed the same camper with an extended cab Mazda pickup and Ford Bronco II with much less motion in the lighter Mazda.
I was concerned how much additional leverage my BP would add by using a 2' extension on the hitch. Although I do feel it more when a big rig passes, it has not been enough to cause concern. Porpoising has not been an issue with the extension, but I have upgraded suspension. The other factor to consider is that my TV weight increased due to hauling a TC. It would take more force to my truck around than if it was unloaded...
A longer wheelbase does help in porpoising. I towed the same camper with an extended cab Mazda pickup and Ford Bronco II with much less motion in the lighter Mazda.
I was concerned how much additional leverage my BP would add by using a 2' extension on the hitch. Although I do feel it more when a big rig passes, it has not been enough to cause concern. Porpoising has not been an issue with the extension, but I have upgraded suspension. The other factor to consider is that my TV weight increased due to hauling a TC. It would take more force to my truck around than if it was unloaded...
