GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST TRUCK FOR 5TH-WHEEL TOWING
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Do I Need a Short-Bed or Long-Bed Truck for a 5th Wheel ?
With the rising popularity of Quad Cabs , Mega Cabs , and SuperCrew Cabs , many truck bed lengths have decreased from the standard 8 feet . However , when purchasing a truck intended for towing a fifth-wheel camper , you should be aware that your truck bed length will affect both the cost of your hitch setup and the simplicity of your towing experience once you ' re on the road .
Long Beds — 8 feet
Short Beds — Under 8 feet
Shorter Beds — Under 6 feet
Pros
• Best turning clearance
• Most convenient for towing
• Best traction / reduced sway
• Most cost-effective setup
Cons Large for a daily driver
Pros
• Easy to park & maneuver when not towing
• Often include large cab
• Excellent daily driver
Cons
• Reduced turning clearance
• Less convenient for towing
• Less traction
• Less cost-effective setup
Pros
• Lightweight and easiest to maneuver when not towing
• Often include large cab
• Excellent daily driver
Cons
• Highly reduced turning clearance
• Least convenient for towing
• Least traction
• Least cost-effective setup
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