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OT, talk me out of getting a crewcab shortbed truck
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:22 pm
Probably GM, although I'm open to other options. I won't be using it for heavy hauling, but I do need to tote stuff once in a while. A longbed crewcab seems like it would be a PITA to maneuver. I could go with an extended cab if I had to, but I'm thinking the crewcab would be better for my passenger needs.
I would get an Avalanche if they still made them. I've been told the short wheelbase crewcab has a significantly rougher ride, but it looks to me like it's basically the same vehicle, sans the covered box.
I would get an Avalanche if they still made them. I've been told the short wheelbase crewcab has a significantly rougher ride, but it looks to me like it's basically the same vehicle, sans the covered box.
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Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:23 pm to Jim Rockford
I heard that Raul Castro drives one.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:25 pm to Jim Rockford
I got a short bed F-150 and love it 
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:26 pm to Jim Rockford
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talk me out of getting a crewcab shortbed truck
I have one; a '15 Sierra and love it. It tows my bass boat and there's room (diagonally) for my 7'6" rods. Unless you have to haul something REALLY big, get the shortbed & if you have to haul something really big, rent a trailer.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:28 pm to Jim Rockford
I had a 5'6" box on my 2006 KR.
Would not own again...
6.6 is way more versatile, especially when you haul 8' material.
8' bed on a crewcab makes for a really long truck; you'd have to go to the airport to turn around.
Would not own again...
6.6 is way more versatile, especially when you haul 8' material.
8' bed on a crewcab makes for a really long truck; you'd have to go to the airport to turn around.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:30 pm to Jim Rockford
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crewcab shortbed truck
Nothing wrong with that, in theory.
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Probably GM
Well...
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although I'm open to other options.
F150 or Tundra.
This post was edited on 3/23/16 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:30 pm to Jim Rockford
I just bought an F150 SuperCrew, comes with the 5.5 foot bed. I liked it a bit better than the Chevy. Both nice trucks though.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:30 pm to Jim Rockford
Short bed will suffice 99% of the time
Is the hassle of parking worth the 1% of need?
I wouldn't mind a 6.5' bed but I don't have any regrets about my current short bed
Is the hassle of parking worth the 1% of need?
I wouldn't mind a 6.5' bed but I don't have any regrets about my current short bed
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:31 pm to Jim Rockford
Get it. Put down the tailgate for 8' materials . Any longer get a trailer.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:31 pm to Jim Rockford
Now that I have a long bed truck, I could never be without one. It's awesome
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:31 pm to N2cars
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especially when you haul 8' material.
I get around that with my 5.5 bed with a 12' trailer.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:33 pm to Croacka
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Short bed will suffice 99% of the time
Is the hassle of parking worth the 1% of need?
This.
I have a 14' Sierra and have zero regrets
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:34 pm to Jim Rockford
I've got a 2014 F-150 Crew Cab with the 5.6 bed. unless you haul stuff on a daily/weekly basis, there is really no need for the longer bed.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:37 pm to kywildcatfanone
With the 5.6, I found once I added an undercover toolbox, I lost too much bed length.
If JR has no plans for that, he'll probably be fine.
As far as ride, the shorter wheelbase may contribute to a bit more bounce in the ride, but it will be minor, most likely.
If JR has no plans for that, he'll probably be fine.
As far as ride, the shorter wheelbase may contribute to a bit more bounce in the ride, but it will be minor, most likely.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:40 pm to Jim Rockford
Get the 2016 crewcab shortbed Colorado. They are really nice and have the Apple CarPlay which I have in my ride and if you use an iPhone nothing is better.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:43 pm to N2cars
That's the main thing I like about the 8'
I have a huge tool box and still have almost 6' of bed left.
I have a huge tool box and still have almost 6' of bed left.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:45 pm to Jim Rockford
I have a 2014 F-150 with the 6'-6" bed. Love it. Previously had f-150 with the 5'-6".
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:46 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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That's the main thing I like about the 8'
Yep.
I used a friend's 8 the other day to move some crap and loading in that was like luxury.
It was a regular cab, though.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:48 pm to Jim Rockford
I have a GMC crew cab swb and like it. Plenty of room to haul stuff and passengers in the back seat have enough legroom. The ride is better than I expected from a pickup truck.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:51 pm to N2cars
I have a 5.5' bed with tool box. There's nothing i won't carry. 10' boards are fine with the tailgate closed, 12' is fine with the tailgate open. I've loaded 16' through the back window on occasion. I've also carried a lot of bricks and/or quikrete with no issues.
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