GM standard bed vs Dodge standard bed pick-up
I currently have a Chevy Silverado 2500 HD with the 6'6" standard bed. I pull a fifth wheel using a B&W Patriot hitch. I have never felt the need to have a slider hitch as I have plenty of clearance t...
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choochooman74 wrote:
It isn't the size of the bed. It is from where the hitch mounts to the back of the cab. If on the Ram Trucks (Formerly Dodge), the axle is the same distance from the back of the cab, then no difference. The 2" difference between both short beds may be on the tailgate side. You will have to measure.
Good point.
GM has had a longer dimension from the back of the cab to the trucks rear axle. I assume the new models are the same. This in one reason many short bed GM owners report a sliding hitch isn't needed even with a flat/square corner 5er.
I have a 6' 4" short bed Dodge but my '97 5er has a very flat front profile and square corners which requires a sliding hitch. I seldom use it.
Many newer 5ers have a rounded front profile with notched corners for a short bed truck which many short bed Dodge owners report they don't use their sliding hitch or don't have one.
Like choochooman says you will have to measure your particular old trailer and new truck combo.
