Short Bed Silverado
I'm sure this has been talked about some where on the forum but what problems will I run into with a short bed Silverado Pick Up and a fifth wheel.It seems like there are issues, then what length bed ...
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Dave H M wrote:
I just do not understand the issue of "you can't haul a full sheet of plywood or sheet rock in a short box and close the tail gate".
I haven't seen anyone preface this statement with "I am a sheet rocker, or I haul a lot of plywood with my TV".
I agree Dave...just another parroting remark from someone with no clue! If the average Joe FWer needed to haul a sheet of plywood, he'd first have to remove his hitch, no matter the bed length, then only have to leave the tailgate down, if standard bed. IMO, a truck used as a commercial work truck should be a long bed, or a full time RVer may make use of the extra 1.5', otherwise a standard bed works best for most.
As to the OP, a 6.5 bed will work just fine, and in most cases with a non-sliding hitch.
Jerry
