Greetings,while my 1st two trucks were regular cab models, my last two and current truck is a "super cab" (extended cab) which was very difficult to find in my area.Is all that dealerships order these days are "crew cab" configurations? I see much like last year when I was shopping for a truck, lots full of crew cab models and hardly (if ever) a extended cab or regular cab to be found.Having had two 'super cab' trucks, I got used to the extra storage in the back row. What am I missing here? Does everyone carry more people than just the other half in the cab (hence the extra seating required) or does the extra storage space of a crew cab is to die for?I'm camping solo most of the time and could not bring myself to justify the extra wheel base, larger doors, extra seating (and cost) of a crew cab. I had a hard time finding a super cab model.I don't get it.

Do your research, find just what you like and order it. You can probably get a better deal anyway because the dealer will have very little floorplan costs tied up in such a sale as opposed to one he's had sitting on the lot for months.

I was searching dealers lots in 1500 miles radius couple years ago and loaded truck were only available in crew cab, while you could find regural cab in basic (working truck) models. There was single supercab left over from 2016, but I decided to "build" my own truck and am extremely happy with the choice. Have stuff I could not get otherwise like 360 cameras and thanks to not ordering stuff I don't need, got the truck very cheap.CC is full foot longer than SC, so not only heavier truck, but bigger turning radius. Modesto, CA dealer was offering $6000 below MSRP on custom builds.

We went from 3 extended cab trucks to a crew cab this time and it's taking some getting used to. Kinda drives like a bus compared to an extended cab.Yeh, just order what you want. Our 2018 took 8 weeks to get here.

loaded truck were only available in crew cabAFAIK, at least for the Ford Super Duty, the higher trim levels (King Ranch, Platinum) are only available for crew cabs. That explains why you cannot find them on other cab styles, new or used.I was lucky to score my used extra cab XLT with most Lariat upgrades but no leather.

In the Seattle area most are fully optioned to make the dealers the maximum profit.I went from SC to CC, but I got a F450 to replace a F350. It turns much tighter than the SC did. The extra space is good; however, there's no doubt a length penalty and width penalty since I also got a DRW to replace the SRW.Why not consider the used market and let someone else take the depreciation?

Do dealers even order regular or extended CAB's anymore?

mountainkowboy
Explorer
Jul 03, 2018
I have to say I miss the Dodge.....

97 mechanical 6bt turned up to 375hp NV4500 trans. Got 22 mpg empty and 15 with the AF @ 75mph.
monkey44
Nomad II
Jul 03, 2018
DWeikert wrote:
monkey44 wrote:
DWeikert wrote:
camperguy99 wrote:
Be careful. I think some of the cab/bed lengths have smaller gas tanks. Can't go far on a sub 30 gal tank?

What he said. My factory tank is 26 gallons. Talk about range anxiety. I solved that problem with a 30 gallon auxiliary tank where the spare tire used to be.

Correct on the 1500 GM - 26 Gal, but the 2500 GM has a 36 gal gas tank ... so, quite a difference in range... and has the Dbl Cab Sht Bed.

It's the extended/double cab, short bed model that has 26 gallons. I have the 2500HD and have 26 gallons. If I had the crew cab or 8' bed it would have a 36 gallon tank.

Edit: It looks like a new 2500HD in my configuration does have the 36 gallon tank. Not sure what year that changed.

I believe it changed in 2015 ... new frame etc. So, more room for fuel tank ... plus lots of complaints about short range w 26 gal tank.

My 2003 had a 26 gal, but we bought a 2015 2500HD new, and it has 36 gal tank ... we always breathe easier on the road now. In the past, we carried two additional five gal gas tanks just in case. Now, we don't.
Frank_Mehaffey
Explorer
Jul 03, 2018
We live in Vermont, where dealers pretty much have the higher end trucks. The only time I have seen a single cab is at the larger dealers where they have some "commercial" trucks for companies who purchase a fleet. Trying to find a basic truck, with a vinyl floor and self powered windows is pretty much impossible. When we bought our first 2 F250's, I ordered both as base models, with the camper package, 8' bed, and the extended cab for our dogs. We were very happy with the trucks, and made sure that they were 2 X 4. We had no problems with a 2 wheel drive, and had the added benefit of a larger load capacity and less maintenance. 6 years ago, my wife ran into a light pole in slippery weather, and we had to replace the truck quickly, as we were going to Florida in 4 weeks. All they had on the lot were the double cab, 6' bed, 4 X 4, with carpets and power everything. Even the base models all have air conditioning and cruise control, which is really all you need to travel with a TC. Well.......our dealer had nothing we wanted on their lot, or anywhere in Vermont or NY, or New England. Well, they kept looking and found a 2 wheel drive, extended cab, camper package, 8' bed in Maryland! I flew down to Baltimore/DC airport and the dealer had driven to the airport to deliver the truck. I drove him back to his shop and drove back to VT. My dealer took the price of the flight off of what I owed, and I got exactly what we wanted. The point of my story is that pickup trucks have always been multi use vehicles, but the manufacturers send very few of the basic, functional models to dealers. I have always said that if you had a bunch of 8" beds, no frills, half of them 2 X 4's, you would probably sell them before you sell the crew cab, 4 wheel drive, chariots of the gods. Someday, the manufacturers and dealers will figure that out. In the meantime, next truck we get will be pretty much the same.....and 15-20,000 dollars cheaper!
DWeikert
Explorer II
Jul 03, 2018
monkey44 wrote:
DWeikert wrote:
camperguy99 wrote:
Be careful. I think some of the cab/bed lengths have smaller gas tanks. Can't go far on a sub 30 gal tank?

What he said. My factory tank is 26 gallons. Talk about range anxiety. I solved that problem with a 30 gallon auxiliary tank where the spare tire used to be.

Correct on the 1500 GM - 26 Gal, but the 2500 GM has a 36 gal gas tank ... so, quite a difference in range... and has the Dbl Cab Sht Bed.

It's the extended/double cab, short bed model that has 26 gallons. I have the 2500HD and have 26 gallons. If I had the crew cab or 8' bed it would have a 36 gallon tank.

Edit: It looks like a new 2500HD in my configuration does have the 36 gallon tank. Not sure what year that changed.
Ralph_Cramden
Explorer II
Jul 03, 2018
Kayteg1 wrote:
joerg68 wrote:
I just went to ford.com and tried. Obviously I can't go back in time, but for the current Ford Super Duty model I can not configure anything higher than Lariat when it is a SuperCab/Extended Cab. Crew cab only. I don't know when this started, but I am fairly positive it is not all new.

When I was looking for a newer F350 Ext. Cab, long bed, gas, SRW with not too many miles (<120K or so) last year, I got just three hits on Autotrader nationwide. Two were white work trucks, the third I ended up buying.

That reminds me my dilemma when I was building my 2017 F350 online.
I like King Ranch trim very much, but it was not available with supercab. Could not get answer why.

Because the vast majority of buyers are not going to foot the bill for the King Ranch or Platinum trim levels, and most of the buyers of those trim levels want the crew. Ford knows their markets. I'd bet that those two trim levels make up less than 10% of F150 and SD sales, probably less than 5%. Same with the Chevy High Country and GMC Denali.
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Jul 03, 2018
My SuperCab dually has 26 gallons tank.
That gives me 300-330 miles with camper or 400 empty.
Kind of suck comparing to 700 miles range we have in latest sedan, but than I remember cars that made you nervous seeking gas station after 200 miles.
monkey44
Nomad II
Jul 03, 2018
monkey44 wrote:
DWeikert wrote:
camperguy99 wrote:
Be careful. I think some of the cab/bed lengths have smaller gas tanks. Can't go far on a sub 30 gal tank?

What he said. My factory tank is 26 gallons. Talk about range anxiety. I solved that problem with a 30 gallon auxiliary tank where the spare tire used to be.

Correct on the 1500 GM - 26 Gal, but the 2015 - 2500 GM has a 36 gal gas tank ... so, quite a difference in range... and has the Dbl Cab Sht Bed.
monkey44
Nomad II
Jul 03, 2018
DWeikert wrote:
camperguy99 wrote:
Be careful. I think some of the cab/bed lengths have smaller gas tanks. Can't go far on a sub 30 gal tank?

What he said. My factory tank is 26 gallons. Talk about range anxiety. I solved that problem with a 30 gallon auxiliary tank where the spare tire used to be.

Correct on the 1500 GM - 26 Gal, but the 2500 GM has a 36 gal gas tank ... so, quite a difference in range... and has the Dbl Cab Sht Bed.
DWeikert
Explorer II
Jul 03, 2018
camperguy99 wrote:
Be careful. I think some of the cab/bed lengths have smaller gas tanks. Can't go far on a sub 30 gal tank?

What he said. My factory tank is 26 gallons. Talk about range anxiety. I solved that problem with a 30 gallon auxiliary tank where the spare tire used to be.
mbloof
Explorer
Jul 02, 2018
monkey44 wrote:
DWeikert wrote:
What GM didn't make when I bought my truck, and after just checking the web still doesn't, is a 3500 double (extended) cab with the 6' bed. They do in the 2500 but for the 1 ton if you want a short bed you must get the crew cab, or if you want an extended cab you must get the 8' bed. Or do what I did and get the 2500, beef up the tires/wheels and suspension and get one of the lighter campers.

Kinda sucks nowadays that we pay a kings ransom for a truck, THEN have to modify it to get what we want - need ... :(

I searched high and low the used/preowned market and then the new market and finally found (1) one F250/PSD/SC/Lariat that I added airbags and the 19.5" tires off my old truck. I wanted a SRW F350/PSD/SC but all the lots in my area were full of CREW CAB's and stripped down (XT) regular cab trucks. I bought the last new F250PSD/SC/Lariat within 100mils of where I live. :)

It kinda sucks that we have to ether special order or put up with the slim pickings the dealers get. I would of considered a crew cab but did not want the turning radius and wheel base (weight and cost!).