Pickup bed length
I am new to rving and am wondering about what length pickup bed would be best for towing a 5th wheel. It seems like most of the trucks for sale are 6 1/2 ft, but there are some with 8 ft beds out ther...
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IaRver wrote:
Thanks to all of you that responded to my question about pickup bed length!
After an extensive search to find a long bed truck with a heavy tow package, I just bought a 2012 Ford F-150 with the 3.5L engine with ecoboost and the max trailer tow package. I tallied up the responses and large majority of you said the long bed was the way to go as well as choosing which ever one I prefer. I have a garage deep enough to get the truck inside, but plan to have a 10 ft wide garage door installed to replace my 8 ft one, so I don't have to fold in the mirrors when pulling in or out. Now I just need to get used to the much longer turning diameter than I had with my Jeep Grand Cherokee that I traded in....oh, and buy the 5th wheel camper I have picked out (27 ft Jayco Eagle).
I am now deciding on the best hitch go have installed. I found another forum on this website that had input on that, and I plan to get the B & W companion hitch. I like the idea of not having rails in the bed when I use my truck for hauling other stuff (like 4' x 8' plywood and panelling, another plus for the 8 ft bed :-)
Again, many thanks to all of you! Rich
Good choice on the B&W you will love the solid no frills design and quiet ride with the B&W.
Enjoy the new truck!
