Is a long bed a requirement for pulling a 5th wheel?

I have a SB truck and no problems towing my 5'er. I do have an auto-slider hitch which takes the worry out and makes things much easier.

Long beds to have a better ride towing but are a pain to me when using it to run errands and site see without the 5th. They don't fit in many parking lots or drive ways! Just too long for my taste.

In the end its a personal preference thing. Pro's and cons to both. An SB will tow a 5'er just fine.