zoom-zoom-Suze Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Hi DDR's~ We're going to be in the market for a new truck. However, we are somewhat questioning if we need a long bed or short bed. We currenlty have a 1500 short bed & 22ft pull trailer Looking at buying a 2500 diesel and a 5th wheel~ Any suggestions, ideas, warnings, etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP315 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Long bed for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvnalolife Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Long bed unless you want to spend a lot on the correct hitch. Make sure you check the hitch weight of the trailers you are interested in to make sure you don't need a dually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Shortbed is doable but expect to pay close to 2k for a sliding hitch for the 5th wheel. Personal opinion (rhino king this is ONLY my opinion) is anyone towing a 5th wheel should have at least a long bed.. depending on the length/pin weight determines wether or not dually. Personally if i ever graduate to one of those nice 5th wheels it will be pulled with a 1ton dually dmax allison combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineurbiz Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 We are pulling a CR3905 Weekend Warrior (39') with a shortbed 2500 Duramax. There are times when pulling that I want a long bed for the added tank size and none sliding hitch, but then when it comes to day to day driving and parking the shortbed is long enough. I think there are pro's and con's both ways so it is up to you and what you want to deal with. They are right the slider hitch is exspensive about 2200.00 installed with the wiring in the bed of the truck. Also do not forget the air bags, they are a must!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Longbed!!! You will ALWAYS use the extra room for something, ESPECIALLY the bigger fuel tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Long bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertskyz Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 (edited) Long Bed. I have a short bed but I don't tow anything with it but my Waverunner or golf cart. Why Is Pete's truck on the rack. Does it need work.. Must not be a One more thing only because I'm a b*tch. This thread should me moved to Truck Sh*t Talk . Edited January 2, 2007 by desertskyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinicolada Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Long bed!! and I wont a gold cart like desertskyz got any pic's ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertskyz Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 (edited) What? My fingers have a mind of there own. OH! and half the time I can't spell. Edited January 2, 2007 by desertskyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertskyz Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Long bed!! and I wont wont a gold cart like desertskyz got any pic's ???? You wont one? :dunce: :fro: Gotha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman74 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 long bed at least thats what i would get if i could do it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Long Bed. I have a short bed but I don't tow anything with it but my Waverunner or golf cart. Why Is Pete's truck on the rack. Does it need work.. Must not be a One more thing only because I'm a b*tch. This thread should me moved to Truck Sh*t Talk . Because it was getting aligned after the new wheels/ tires got put on and the torsions got turned up. de de deee :dunce: :fro: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman74 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 (edited) Because it was getting aligned after the new wheels/ tires got put on and the torsions got turned up. de de deee :fro: :dunce: some people can't tell one make from another and just wanna talk smack on the wrong thread maybe this person can follow a line if ya know what i mean Pete Edited January 3, 2007 by dman74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineurbiz Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 He has a so you know there is nothing wrong with it!!! Now if it was a ford that would be another story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertskyz Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 (edited) I was givin' freak some sh*t. He knows that. Don't be grumpy dman. We had a long bed to pull our 5 wheel. (with I was married) It was a Ford (Im not a ford person but) darn thing could pull a house. Edited January 3, 2007 by desertskyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 :fro: I was givin' freak some sh*t. He knows that. Don't be grumpy dman. We had a long bed to pull our 5 wheel. (with I was married) It was a Ford (Im not a ford person but) darn thing could pull a house. So can mine....except it can pull much more than a horse though. :dunce: So yeah....LONGBED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinicolady Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 You wont one? :dunce: Gotha I wondered when you were going to catch that one! :fro: Back to the topic....Love having the long bed for our 5th wheel, still allows room to throw in firewood, the paddles, gas cans, etc. Being a duelly, it can be a b*tch to park, tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertskyz Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 So can mine....except it can pull much more than a horse though. So yeah....LONGBED! I didn't say horse. :dunce: :fro: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXDOUT Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 LONG BED....SHORT BEDS ARE FOR SHORT DICKS----I MEAN SHORT GUYS. HERE IS A RULE.....THE BED OF YOUR TRUCK MUST BE LONGER THAN YOUR CAB!!!!!! UNLESS YOU LIKE IT LOOKING LIKE YOU GOT REAR ENDED AT 80 MPH. ALL IN ALL SHORT BEDS ARE GAY. :fro: AND IF YOU CANT PARK A LONG BED, DONT DRIVE IT. ALSO, EQUALS :dunce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman74 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 (edited) LONG BED....SHORT BEDS ARE FOR SHORT DICKS----I MEAN SHORT GUYS. HERE IS A RULE.....THE BED OF YOUR TRUCK MUST BE LONGER THAN YOUR CAB!!!!!! UNLESS YOU LIKE IT LOOKING LIKE YOU GOT REAR ENDED AT 80 MPH. ALL IN ALL SHORT BEDS ARE GAY. AND IF YOU CANT PARK A LONG BED, DONT DRIVE IT. ALSO, EQUALS :dunce: all of this comin from a denver donkey fan :fro: at least you have good taste in trucks Tyler and skyz i'm not grumpy just givin you a hardtime as always just for kicks Edited January 3, 2007 by dman74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom-zoom-Suze Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 We are pulling a CR3905 Weekend Warrior (39') with a shortbed 2500 Duramax. There are times when pulling that I want a long bed for the added tank size and none sliding hitch, but then when it comes to day to day driving and parking the shortbed is long enough. I think there are pro's and con's both ways so it is up to you and what you want to deal with. They are right the slider hitch is exspensive about 2200.00 installed with the wiring in the bed of the truck. Also do not forget the air bags, they are a must!!! mineurbiz; Do you have any probs pulling the 39' warrior with the 2500 Duramax? We were told our limit would be 33' maybe 35' max....?????? PS; wh o's got the best deal? We're from Fresno area but we'll drive down south if we have to!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinicolady Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 all of this comin from a denver donkey fan :fro: at least you have good taste in trucks Tyler and skyz i'm not grumpy just givin you a hardtime as always just for kicks Hey, I resemble that comment!! :dunce: I'm a long-time Denver don...errrr, Bronco fan!! (I know, I know, not goin' to playoffs dammit) We'll see how far those Chargers get... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Long bed FO SHO!!! Short beds are for girls and show trucks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman74 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Hey, I resemble that comment!! :dunce: I'm a long-time Denver don...errrr, Bronco fan!! (I know, I know, not goin' to playoffs dammit) We'll see how far those Chargers get... as long as an afc team wins i'll be satisfied easy wingnut it was all i could get at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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