truck bed length

[tenacioushunter]

I know one question I can ask safely in this forum: If we follow through and get the 3402 RL, can we get away with a six foot bed in a Ford F350, or should we go with the eight foot bed?

Thanks,

JT

[DQDick]

Our Dodge has a short bed. We just put a slider hitch in and so far have only used it once. If you put a Pull-Rite hitch in you don't even have to think about it. By the way Pull-Rite will be at the fall Rally.

[tanner1070]

The short answer is YES. I would reccomend a sliding hitch (just in case), but with the front cap shape on the Monty, I haven't had to use it yet. My older Laredo with the old flat/blunt cap, I used the slider fairly frequently.

[drknapp]

I have a six foot bed and installed a slider. I've yet to use it since the Montana has an extended pin and the beveled front cap.

[racerjoe]

we also use a slider for our short box. we have the rounded nose and it will hit. the newer style fronts look safe,but a slider to be sure

[helmick]

WE have a short bed 2011 F350 and a 3400 with no slider and not had a problem. If I did not already have a hitch and was starting from scratch I would probably get a slider just to be on the safe side.

[1retired06]

With a six foot bed, you take the risk of glass, cab, or rig damage unless you spend the extra bucks for a slider hitch, that is not necessary with a 8 foot bed. The design of the Montana Front does help reduce that risk. An 8 foot bed may well mean the truck will not fit in the garage. Personally, a six foot bed is a non-starter for me, and I always recommend the full bed for anybody pulling a fifth wheel.

[Just148]

Plus you can put more gear in an 8 foot bed. Just saying..

[Hooker]

A 3500 is a big truck, I like a big bed with a big truck. A SB will limit your options when it comes time to sell it...and, believe it or not, that time will come.

[richfaa]

Check out the price difference between a short bed and a long bed truck. That might help in the decision making. We went with the long bed..Oh..It holds more stuff...

[tenacioushunter]

Thank you all very much for the sage advise. Thin we're going with the 8' bed. All we need todo now is sell the house!

John & Jan

[Art-n-Marge]

If you have 8' beds in your house, the house might sell better... huh?!, what?!... just messing. Good luck with your decision.

I've had a short bed and long bed pickup truck. I prefer the long bed because there's so much more that can be done with that extra area. After getting used to the extra length, I'll never go back.

[CamillaMichael]

Many folks are happy with the short bed...we went with the long bed and are VERY happy we did.

[RJI47]

I have the short bed with a Reese 20K slider and things work out fine. If I were to get a new truck, I'd go with the 8' bed simply because there is much more room in the bed. I seldom use the slider because it's a pain getting it back to the travel position. Extends easy, but putting the safety pin back in when u slide it forward is NOT easy.