Long or short bed for 5th wheel towing?

Agree with most of the posts above. Both long and short can work, but it all depends on your preferences and situation. We had both. The short bed (6.5 foot) had the advantage in parking without the fiver/TT attached. There are also more of them out there if you're in the used truck market. The long bed had the advantage in ride (IMHO, seems to be more stable when towing), and gives more room in the bed for carrying things like bikes, generators, etc. Neither option is a clear winner for every situation. But having said all of this, on balance, our preference is for the long bed.