[F350FINALLY]

I am having a hard time trying to decide which bed to order on my F-350. My last 3 trucks(1994-now) have been long beds. I am hauling less and less each year. I really like the folding bed-extender and think that it would work well when I need to haul some plywood or longer material. I hardly ever see F-350 CrewCab Shortbeds. I assume that dealers don't order many for their lots. Any reason you wouldn't want one?

Thanks,

 

[brnscofrnld]

other then hauling capacity (length) in the long bed as well as maybe a wider turning radius i don't see why you wouldn't go with a short bed. I find the SWB easier to park and move around in anyway.

Also, i can fit my SWB 250 into my garage where a long bed would not allow me to do that.

 

[DieselDeaf]

They are out there, more common back in the model year 2000-ish era.

But, when you think about it whoever would want a short bed has no real need for a one-ton truck, unless you are pulling a heavy fifth wheel or slide-in camper. And then I'd be wondering the logic behind puting a short bed truck to such useage as that in the first place.

As for me I just think the macho factor of having F350 badges over 250 badges is a no-brainer.

 

[Swellmel]

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But, when you think about it whoever would want a short bed has no real need for a one-ton truck, unless you are pulling a heavy fifth wheel or slide-in camper. And then I'd be wondering the logic behind puting a short bed truck to such useage as that in the first place.
As for me I just think the macho factor of having F350 badges over 250 badges is a no-brainer.

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Ranks right up there with a dually with a bed topper????
makes no sense /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif

 

[F350FINALLY]

That is correct. The heavy gooseneck/5th wheel is the reason for the F-350. On my 2000 F-250 I am maxed out on GVWR with a cab full of passengers and their luggage. The F-350 should solve that problem. I also like the extra height of the F-350. I think I will price out an exact F-250 Crew shortbed and see what the price difference is.

Thanks,

 

[Markford14]

There are out there. I see many and even own one!!!

 

[bilabronco]

I love my SWB F350 crewcab dually pulls my fith wheel with ease

 

[MarvinVR]

I sometime wish for a short one but thats cuz I have an 01 with NO turning radius at all. I can think of many times over the years that I wished my short bed chebbies had long beds. From an aesthetic standpoint, the shorts look strange on a crewcab. The oddest looking truck Ive seen was a two door short f-350 dually. Talk about out of proportion!

 

[SmokeyWren]

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Why shouldn't I order a F-350 Crew Short Bed?

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From a purely dollars and sense viewpoint:

In the long run it will probably cost you more to drive the shorty than the normal long bed Dooley.

The shorty will cost you about $200 less to buy new. KBB says the shorty will be worth $1,050 less as a trade in 4 years and 60,000 miles later.

The shorty SRW CrewCabs are much more popular than the long beds - about 10 to 0ne. But it's the other way around with a Dooley. Most of the shorties on the road were special-ordered by the owners because there were none available in stock at any dealers.

So you probably won't find a new shorty Dooley in stock because "nobody wants one". Demand is very low. Which means when it's time to trade it in, the dealer won't give you much for it because he knows that customers for a shorty Dooley are few and far between.

So if you plan to drive it "forever", then go ahead and order one. Or if you can take the time to find one of those rare folks that would want a shorty Dooley, and sell it yourself instead of trading it in, then go ahead and order one. Or if you can't be bothered by a few thousand dollars difference 4 years down the road, then go ahead and order one. The KBB difference of only $1,000 penalty is probably way too low. I know if you tried to trade one in around here, they'd laugh you out of town and advise you to find a buyer because they don't want your trade-in.

Other than the economic hit, the only other reason to get a long bed is because of towing a gooseneck trailer. With a 5er trailer, you can buy a PullRite SuperGlide automatic slider hitch that works wonderful in a shorty bed. But nothing like that is available for a gooseneck. So when hooking up to a gooseneck trailer, you have to be extremely careful not to turn too sharply and result in cab to trailer contact. Not much of a problem with a V-nose trailer, but a real concern with a wide-front trailer such as most LQ horse trailers.

 

[F350FINALLY]

Smokey-

Thanks for the detailed reply. I will be ordering a SRW CrewCab Shortbed. So the dually factor does not apply.

Tom

 

[07HEMI4ME]

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Why shouldn't I order a F-350 Crew Short Bed?

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Cause REAL trucks have an 8ft bed.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif

 

[cb1000]

the TANK SIZE alone on a short bed is reason enough NOT to buy
a short bed !

i never understood the desire for short beds....the things are
a city block long as it is...whats 2 more feet...even if you never
use the 2 foot longer sort bed the money will be well spent in
resale...work trucks are more desirable in a LONGER bed length !

i think my 350 LB rides better than my friends comparable 250 SB
i THINK the added wheelbase/length helps w/ the empty ride.

 

[arisley]

Sheet of plywood, two by fours, fence post. Long bed they will fit inside the bed with the taigate closed. If I had a short bed, with my tool box on the back, I would have no bed.

 

[ljr869]

Get a LB. I love my SB but come on, a 350 diesel really should be a LB even if it is SRW.

 

[brnscofrnld]

I understand why everyone gets a longbed, just some of us don't need the extra bed space, we got them to tow with. As mentioned above, I got the SWB since i also wanted to be able to park it in my garage when i am out of town and not towing anything.

to each his/her own.

 

[arisley]

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I understand why everyone gets a longbed, just some of us don't need the extra bed space, we got them to tow with. As mentioned above, I got the SWB since i also wanted to be able to park it in my garage when i am out of town and not towing anything.

to each his/her own.

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Good point. Mine sticks out of the garage by about 10 inches, not counting the hitch.

 

[F350FINALLY]

Well my order got accepted today... I placed the order on Wednesday and got a VIN today. I guess that makes up my mind. The order is for a shortbed. I am sure it will be great. I have had a long bed truck since '94. Thanks for all the responses. I think I am going to miss the extra 8 gallons of diesel with the 6.4L

Later-

 

[SmokeyWren]

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I think I am going to miss the extra 8 gallons of diesel with the 6.4L

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Save your sheckles and by the time it gets here you'll have enough to install the 46-gallon fuel tank from http://www.transferflow.com/Ford_replacement_tank.html

 

[shawno]

Congrats!!!on Your new baby /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/warmsmile.gif I'm shure the first day You drive it will be a GREAT DAY!!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif
no matter what IT'S A FORD /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[cb1000]

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I think I am going to miss the extra 8 gallons of diesel with the 6.4L

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i think your gonna miss it too ! everyone i know w/ a short bed
wishes they had the bigger tank ! 8 gallons might not SEEM like
a lot but even when your empty or NOT towing its nice !

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Save your sheckles and by the time it gets here you'll have enough to install the 46-gallon fuel tank from http://www.transferflow.com/Ford_replacement_tank.html

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you know i agree these tanks are nice...but it doesnt make sense
when you can spend 1/2 to 1/3 the money for an in bed 36-50 (or more)
gallon NARROW (9inches deep) tank that you can take to ANY truck
you own in the future.

id much rather have an additional 36g in bed tank (and only
give up 9in of bed space/depth)...i can at least take the in bed
tank to my NEXT truck (or sell it on the 'net and either make
some money back from my investment in the tank or save myself
from having to buy another tank in the future)

its a trade off i understand and the decision needs to be made
by each person themselves...but theres NO WAY youll recover the
cost of the transferflow tank when you go to sell your truck...
and its "fit" maybe limited to specific make/model/year so selling
it or taking it to the next truck (even if you save the old
tank) isnt gonna be all that easy.