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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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Retired_Sailor
Explorer
Aug 19, 2015
Thanks everybody. Really appreciate all the advice. I understand the theory of buying the FW first but it isn't practical for us at this time. Have to buy the truck first. If anybody can recommend a 'trustworthy' RV dealer in the Phoenix area, I'd love to hear about them.

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