Received advice from all of you in previous topics I have posted the last few days. I am now searching for a 2014 2500. I think I want a standard bed, but long beds are in stock. Are there advantages/disadvantages to a long bed for towing?

What are you planning to tow? I've always believed that the longer wheelbase of the long bed is beneficial no matter what you tow. If a fiver, the short bed may require a slider hitch, which lots of folks use without problem.

With or without the trailer, I feel the long bed gives the better ride. We have a quad cab long bed Dodge and really like it.

Long bed has obvious positives but it won't fit in my garage, and would be too tight for some of the twists and turns where I like to camp.

The short bed is 8'?!?!?! so I can get a 10 or 12' long bed, KEWL! I like that idea!I also did not know twucks were/are supposed to fit in garages......or park on anything but gravel?!?!?! wow!Marty

Ram 2500 6.4 4x4 : Long or Standard Bed? | Good Sam Community

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akronharry
Explorer
Jan 26, 2014
45Ricochet wrote:
mdamerell wrote:
blt2ski wrote:
I also did not know twucks were/are supposed to fit in garages......or park on anything but gravel?!?!?! wow!

Marty

You mean like this?

Looks perfect :)
goducks10
Explorer
Jan 26, 2014
Go long or go home:) I have a Ram 2500 LB CTD. 1st long bed in over 20 yrs. Absolutely love it. Had a TT and now a 5'er. No slider needed. Haul 8' ply with the tailgate up. Once in awhile it's a bit tricky parking both towing and empty. But nothing like a little challenge once in awhile.
Don't have any comparison for towing between the 6.5-8' bed, but logic would suggest the 8' would be more stable. May not be noticeable though unless in high winds or emergency maneuvers.
45Ricochet
Explorer
Jan 26, 2014
mdamerell wrote:
blt2ski wrote:
I also did not know twucks were/are supposed to fit in garages......or park on anything but gravel?!?!?! wow!

Marty

You mean like this?
akronharry
Explorer
Jan 26, 2014
mdamerell wrote:
blt2ski wrote:
I also did not know twucks were/are supposed to fit in garages......or park on anything but gravel?!?!?! wow!

Marty

You mean like this?

Love it! :)
mdamerell
Explorer
Jan 26, 2014
blt2ski wrote:
I also did not know twucks were/are supposed to fit in garages......or park on anything but gravel?!?!?! wow!

Marty

You mean like this? Added a roller gate to close up the fence.
akronharry
Explorer
Jan 26, 2014
blt2ski wrote:
The short bed is 8'?!?!?! so I can get a 10 or 12' long bed, KEWL! I like that idea!

I also did not know twucks were/are supposed to fit in garages......or park on anything but gravel?!?!?! wow!

Marty

Long bed is 8 feet.
akronharry
Explorer
Jan 26, 2014
45Ricochet wrote:
IMO Long beds ride better because of the longer wheel base. Your not talking about the Mega Cab are you? If so they are the same WB.
As said a normal sized garage won't hold the 22'+ truck.

Crew cab, not a mega cab. Not planning to park in a garage. Drove the 2500 long bed with the 6.4 engine and it was nice.
45Ricochet
Explorer
Jan 26, 2014
IMO Long beds ride better because of the longer wheel base. Your not talking about the Mega Cab are you? If so they are the same WB.
As said a normal sized garage won't hold the 22'+ truck.
blt2ski
Moderator
Jan 26, 2014
The short bed is 8'?!?!?! so I can get a 10 or 12' long bed, KEWL! I like that idea!

I also did not know twucks were/are supposed to fit in garages......or park on anything but gravel?!?!?! wow!

Marty
jujububbajr
Explorer
Jan 26, 2014
Long bed all the way.

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