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Old 10-11-2018, 03:49 PM   #21
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All comments are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. I love pulling our 35'r with the 2500, 6 speed manual but have decided to increase to a 1 ton automatic but still deciding on SB or LB.
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Old 10-11-2018, 04:04 PM   #22
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Just saw a guy this afternoon having to do a 3 point to get into a parking spot with his really long extended cab F350. Just say'n
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Old 10-11-2018, 05:52 PM   #23
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2017 F350 CC long bed. Glad I went with a long bed. Most of my camping is NOT in RV parks, more boondocking, and in some of the places I have been with my 5th wheel (36') I am sure glad I had a long bed as I am sure I would have hit my cab with a short bed. Yes harder to get around when you are not hauling a 5th, but since I do most of my driving around town in a car it's no big deal to me. Lots more room to put stuff when camping, and when you are not camping its great to go to Home Depot and fit more stuff in the back. Just my 2 cents.
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Old 10-11-2018, 07:52 PM   #24
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i have been told if u get a short box you will need a slider hitch. These arn't cheap.
I also have a 2004 dodge ran 2500 long box and was thinking to up grade. While researching this i was told to stay with the long box, you won't have any worries.
My 2017 sprinter has the rounded corners and the mfg is telling me to stay with a long box.
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Old 10-11-2018, 08:40 PM   #25
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I have a 2012 Ram 3500 4x4 diesel crew can short bed. yes you have to use a slider hitch (new $1800 for what I bought).
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Old 10-12-2018, 06:15 AM   #26
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I have never been a proponent of buying a short bed truck for any kind of work. Now if you want to buy one to lift it and play with it that's different. Around our area we call short beds motorized wheel barrows! My wife and I tow with a 2012 Dodge Dually Diesel Crew Cab DRW long bed. I'm in the process of adding a bed tank and tool box right behind the cab. Also I might add the low box by the tailgate. I have the roll-over ball hitch in my truck so I can go from a clean bed to gooseneck to 5ver. I use my truck for more than just towing my 5ver so having a long bed is useful. I also like the added stability of the longer platform and dual rear wheels. We pull a 43' toy hauler so direct crosswind is felt. It only takes one time to take a corner and feel that trailer push your rear wheels the wrong way
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Old 10-12-2018, 08:18 AM   #27
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Just saw a guy this afternoon having to do a 3 point to get into a parking spot with his really long extended cab F350. Just say'n
Some people have the same trouble parking a compact car. If you're driving something like a CC LB dually you should have enough sense to pick a parking spot you'll fit rather than something that's built for a compact car
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Old 10-12-2018, 10:03 AM   #28
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Some people have the same trouble parking a compact car. If you're driving something like a CC LB dually you should have enough sense to pick a parking spot you'll fit rather than something that's built for a compact car
Some have a much tighter turning radius also. I park out further to find a pull thru spot or back into most spots. I can back into a parking space straighter/more centerd than most with their Smart cars or Prius can.
My Dad has a Nissan Frontier little toy truck & you have to do the 3 point into any parking spot, takes about a block & half to make a u turn.
Would I rather have the SRW 1 ton, you bet, but what I'm towing the dually is absolutely the best tool for the job.
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Old 10-12-2018, 12:31 PM   #29
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Backing in solves all sorts of parking issues.
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Old 10-12-2018, 04:31 PM   #30
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So, if you do a lot of driving, the long bed is best. If you do short hauls, it is a toss up.
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Old 10-12-2018, 05:07 PM   #31
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So, if you do a lot of driving, the long bed is best. If you do short hauls, it is a toss up.
That's my opinion
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Old 10-12-2018, 05:59 PM   #32
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It also depends on the weight. Long is better for heavy, as is a dually.
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Old 10-12-2018, 06:03 PM   #33
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Some people have the same trouble parking a compact car. If you're driving something like a CC LB dually you should have enough sense to pick a parking spot you'll fit rather than something that's built for a compact car
I agree with you. But let's face it, the SB i.e. shorter wheelbase truck is easier to park thank the long bed version. Many good arguments for either and most who have an opinion have already made their decision. We recently attended the Reno Air Races and camped at St Michaels Church. We had to do a three point with the Cougar hooked up to get out of their parking lot. I guess any practice you can get is good practice
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Old 10-12-2018, 10:06 PM   #34
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I bought a 2016 GMC 3500 Short bed. I pull a 36’ fifth wheel using an Anderson hitch. Other than Putting my new fifth wheel through the back window of my new truck on my first trip I’m happy with the short bed.
I just don’t turn as tight any more.
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Old 10-17-2018, 08:43 AM   #35
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I bought a Pullrite 18k for my F350 shortbox and never have to worry about touching the cab or forgetting to pull a pin to let the hitch slide back in tight turns. Its more expensive but works perfect.
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Old 10-18-2018, 09:33 AM   #36
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I went SB & have no problems & put 12K miles with 37’ 5er from DE out west a couple times & 15K to AK & back. No sway. Have a 50 gal auxillury tank & fits no problem. Also have a slider hitch & only used it a couple times. Going to get a RAM 3500 SB with Aisen tranny soon. Retirement truck.
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