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Retired_Sailor
Explorer
Aug 18, 2015

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

Looks like we're going to switch to a 5th wheel so I need to buy a truck. Do I need a long (8') bed or will a short (6'4") bed be sufficient. Im not worried about other cargo and the short bed would b...
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mileshuff
Explorer
Aug 19, 2015
GoPackGo wrote:
So one thing to know is that the Ford F350 shortbed fuel tank is about 26 gallons. The longbed gets you a 37.5 gallon tank.


Not sure about the newer Dodges but my 2007 Dodge SB has a 34 gallon tank. It is plenty for my needs. I easily tow 300 miles between stops and thats about all my body can handle anyways! I needs breaks too!

Many of the Chevy SB's are 26 gallon as well. Why do Fords and Chevy's have such small tanks in their SB's? Been that way for many years.

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