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loudounrv
Explorer
Mar 21, 2014

Advice needed -- will I regret a shortbed w/ 43' trailer?

I'm about to make a decision on a TV - Ram 3500 dually. I hope to have 14000 lb, 43 ft fifth wheel later this summer. I have 3 kids so I'm leaning towards the Mega Cab option for the added comfort for...
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tsetsaf
Explorer III
Mar 22, 2014
As long as your payload and weight ratings all fall in line the only difference will be wheel base. The longer truck will give you more stability. It will also make manuevering in parks more difficult. A short bed with a superglide will maneuver better and look "cooler" ;). Again as long as the numbers make sense you will be okay with either one. I like my shortbox and we are now towing a looonngg rig with it.

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