F350 diesel truck long box vs short for pulling 5er

[kaschultz]

Considering F350 diesel crew cab trucks to pull a 5er. I'm finding that there are more short boxes available than long. Looking at 2011 models. Can I get some pros and cons.

Thanks in advance,
Katie

[mackman1994]

I just bought my F-350 in March. It is a crew cab long box and I absolutely love it. I am so glad that I got the long box. It was also cheaper because it was a left over 2012 and they don't sell as well.

[Ford Idaho]

I have never understood the fascination with a short box.
Mine is a LB and I use it.
20 inches lost due to chest tool box but 4 bolts and I got 8 feet of space.

[Rugged Brown]

If you need more space, get a long box. I have a short box and my wife is happy.

[RKR]

I currently have a 3/4 ton short bed and pull a 5ver. I will be upgrading to 1 ton in '15 and will get a long bed.
I want room for a decent fuel cel tool box combo.

[BOBFIDY]

Have a 2011 long bed and just have a pull behind TT. When we upgrade to a 5er we will be all set. Have seen 3 or 4 broken rear windows on short beds from getting the 5er to far jack knifed. Not a pretty picture.

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by BOBFIDY

Have a 2011 long bed and just have a pull behind TT. When we upgrade to a 5er we will be all set. Have seen 3 or 4 broken rear windows on short beds from getting the 5er to far jack knifed. Not a pretty picture.

One body shop in town has a wall full of pic's of tight turns.
I can see where it is spendy to replace the rear window.

[BarryD0706]

A long bed gives more stability and you won't need a slider hitch.

[mmunn]

Love my f350 long box compared to my f250 short box.

[Blaque]

I have a 2011 f 350 and we needed to get a short bed because I don't drive it often and I needed it to fit in my garage so it wouldn't be in the way on the driveway blocking the vehicles that get used all the time. Dealer installed a Reese 20k slider and I can make a complete u turn in my culdesac without sliding the hitch back. All pros no cons.

[garbonz]

Originally Posted by Blaque

I have a 2011 f 350 and we needed to get a short bed because I don't drive it often and I needed it to fit in my garage so it wouldn't be in the way on the driveway blocking the vehicles that get used all the time. Dealer installed a Reese 20k slider and I can make a complete u turn in my culdesac without sliding the hitch back. All pros no cons.

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Short bed and slider (SUperglide) is the way to go. You can actually park it in a parking spot.. If you use the truck at all for a daily driver, then you will regret the Long bed UNLESS you get a standard cab..

[mackman1994]

Originally Posted by garbonz

Short bed and slider (SUperglide) is the way to go. You can actually park it in a parking spot.. If you use the truck at all for a daily driver, then you will regret the Long bed UNLESS you get a standard cab..

I have to disagree I have a crew cab long bow F-350 and my wife drives it for a daily driver. She takes it anywhere she needs to go with not problems.

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by mackman1994

I have to disagree I have a crew cab long bow F-350 and my wife drives it for a daily driver. She takes it anywhere she needs to go with not problems.

I drive the F250 LB every place I go.

[RKR]

Originally Posted by mackman1994

I have to disagree I have a crew cab long bow F-350 and my wife drives it for a daily driver. She takes it anywhere she needs to go with not problems.

X2
My company trucks have all be crew cab long beds and all it takes is a little common sense when parking.
I always park my personal/work truck away from everybody else anyway. I believe the additional room makes up for minor loss of some turning radius.
Heck , go test drive both and see what you like.

[Ford Idaho]

The only problem I see is if you get a CC LB dually 4x4 and try to park it in a garage.

[JFM-jr]

I bought a 5th wheel at the end of this camping season. I have a gas Ram 2500 with a short bed. Im looking at diesels now and will be going with a long bed. For me personally I like the look of the short bed but functionality comes before looks this time around. You will appreciate the e tra space in the bed.

[mackman1994]

I went from a 1/2 ton Dodge Short bed to this one ton crew cab long box and have actually found it to be easier to get it in to a parking spot with the one ton.

[Joe_GA]

I have a LB F-350 CC and it fits in my garage every night. Of course, there is not much room in front or in back. I have 1 inch in back and one inch in front! LOL! I have a tennis ball hanging from the ceiling that touches my windshield when I'm positioned properly!

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by Joe_GA

I have a LB F-350 CC and it fits in my garage every night. Of course, there is not much room in front or in back. I have 1 inch in back and one inch in front! LOL! I have a tennis ball hanging from the ceiling that touches my windshield when I'm positioned properly!

Hummmm?
Your garage must be just a bit longer than mine is!!!!

[Joe_GA]

Originally Posted by Ford Idaho

Hummmm?
Your garage must be just a bit longer than mine is!!!!

It's a pretty good size. I used to get my F-150 with a 6 1/2 foot box in there with 2 foot shelves at the end and have room to walk between the truck and the garage door. To get the F-350 in there, the shelves at the bottom had to be shortened to 1 foot.