Long Bed or Short Bed?
Can I assume that only a long bed will do for a 5th Wheel?
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I'm currently debating the same question.
LB: tows better due to longer wheel base; Can be challenge to park in some places; 4x4 in some tight areas can be a challenge; roomier bed for all sorts of stuff
SB: doesn't tow as well due to shorter wheelbase; parking in most places is easier; 4x4 better in tight quarters; not as much room as LB...also a crew cab looks better with a LB IMHO
I've read that SB can be towed safely with the new sliding hitches.
IMHO....a LONG bed crew cab 4X4 seems like a looong rig for 4x4ing. If you plan to do some off roading and exploring.....the SB is probably a better choice...this is what I have to decide.
After researching and doing some thinking....In the future I may do some exploring for fishing areas off the beaten path (fly fishing, streams, rivers, or want to take a ride along a beach for surf fishing....so I'm leaning towards a 4X4 and SB
LB: tows better due to longer wheel base; Can be challenge to park in some places; 4x4 in some tight areas can be a challenge; roomier bed for all sorts of stuff
SB: doesn't tow as well due to shorter wheelbase; parking in most places is easier; 4x4 better in tight quarters; not as much room as LB...also a crew cab looks better with a LB IMHO
I've read that SB can be towed safely with the new sliding hitches.
IMHO....a LONG bed crew cab 4X4 seems like a looong rig for 4x4ing. If you plan to do some off roading and exploring.....the SB is probably a better choice...this is what I have to decide.
After researching and doing some thinking....In the future I may do some exploring for fishing areas off the beaten path (fly fishing, streams, rivers, or want to take a ride along a beach for surf fishing....so I'm leaning towards a 4X4 and SB
