Standard vs long bed

mkirsch wrote:

Fast Mopar wrote:

john&bet wrote:
I did not get it with an eye on resale value or what everybody else got. It was for me. Worked then and still works now.

I agree. I always think it is funny when people seem so concerned about buying something that the next owner will want.

That's because they can't stand not having a new vehicle every 2-3 years, and when you get into that cycle you need to have one eye on resale value.

You'd get a lower % of original list on a 2 year old 4x2 regular cab longbed that only a few people would want, than you would a 4x4 extended cab shortbed that will sell quickly.

Very glad you have your opinion just as me, but you told me nothing new. My current still looks new and all parts and systems operate as they did when new.

Fast Mopar wrote:

john&bet wrote:
I did not get it with an eye on resale value or what everybody else got. It was for me. Worked then and still works now.

I agree. I always think it is funny when people seem so concerned about buying something that the next owner will want.

That's because they can't stand not having a new vehicle every 2-3 years, and when you get into that cycle you need to have one eye on resale value.

You'd get a lower % of original list on a 2 year old 4x2 regular cab longbed that only a few people would want, than you would a 4x4 extended cab shortbed that will sell quickly.

john&bet wrote:
I did not get it with an eye on resale value or what everybody else got. It was for me. Worked then and still works now.

I agree. I always think it is funny when people seem so concerned about buying something that the next owner will want.

Red-Rover wrote:
What is the distance from the center of the axle to the cab with a 6' 3" bed? Anything less than 4 foot needs to be made up by a slide.

:h Don't have a slide in either one on my 6'4" beds. Never had a problem getting in anywhere and I would be willing to bet my rig is longer than anyone on this site.

I see NO simplicity in a short bed. I also do NOT have a 4x4. I had no use for either when I ordered it in DEC.'03. I still see no need for them now 11 years later and if I ever need a new/newer one it will be a long bed 4x2. I did not get it with an eye on resale value or what everybody else got. It was for me. Worked then and still works now. Just my opinion.

What is the distance from the center of the axle to the cab with a 6' 3" bed? Anything less than 4 foot needs to be made up by a slide.

kennethwooster wrote:
I think it comes down to what you will use the truck for when not towing, and what you prefer. Also consider your weight requirements. I got by with short bed for a long time. Lost a rear window so went to a slider hitch, which I loved. 'realized the need for DRW so no I have a long bed and a Puck B&W. I can't believe the difference. The DRW handles like a dream, even parking and turning sharp. I also love the simplicity of the B&W hitch and how easy it hooks and unhooks. Also very easy to remove from bed if I need too. One other big plus is all the room I have in the bed for odds and ends when towing, that I did not have with a short bed. Just my thoughts.

You are right, it's what we prefer not what others think you need. Question, do you think if the next truck you buy has a 10' bed that you will be saying that you got by with a 8' bed? Probably. Sometimes it's a lot like a guys garage. A man can never have too much garage right or is it that it's easier to have more space than it is to have to organize?

You say you lost a back window in your short bed. Was it because it was a short bed or was it because you had a laps in concentration? Could you have gotten in the place you were trying to without breaking the window if you were paying closer attention?

See, some people prefer the simplicity of a short bed and know that they have to pay a little more attention when backing. Other will take the longer turning radius and take up more parking to not have the worry of paying attention. To me, this is just like telling someone that if they would not buy a travel trailer and get a 5er that they wouldn't have to pay attention to the bumper of the truck getting into the front of the camper.

There are pluses and minuses to everything. Some people think that 1 1/2 foot of bed is the difference between a truck and a grocery getter. I would rather have my 6.5' bed and add a rack to the back of the 5er. JMO

I think it comes down to what you will use the truck for when not towing, and what you prefer. Also consider your weight requirements. I got by with short bed for a long time. Lost a rear window so went to a slider hitch, which I loved. 'realized the need for DRW so no I have a long bed and a Puck B&W. I can't believe the difference. The DRW handles like a dream, even parking and turning sharp. I also love the simplicity of the B&W hitch and how easy it hooks and unhooks. Also very easy to remove from bed if I need too. One other big plus is all the room I have in the bed for odds and ends when towing, that I did not have with a short bed. Just my thoughts.

The Fashion Statement Crowd drives short bed trucks. Before 1/2 ton crew cabs, it was the "old" short bed at 6.5'. Since they started offering 1/2 ton crew cabs, they are moving overwhelmingly to the "new" definition of short bed at 5.5'.

Don't know on the bed length...but generally they

• value higher number of cup holders
• several DVD players
• ride quality over function
• half ton over anything bigger that they need
• automatic over manual
• dash buttons for 4x4
• killed the 8.6K GVWR Suburban
• demanded higher/taller pickups/SUVs for no good reason
• driven the OEMs to produce the fake half ton
• use their pickups & SUVs as 'cars', not trucks
• etc, etc, etc