Major problem
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From: midwest
longer bed is hard to park, slower and handles worse. ive had the 5.5 and 6.5 bed. neved used the longer bed like I thought I would since u really need an 8' bed for a lot of things. if you haul stuff a lot- sure. otherwise short bed is better for most.
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From: Alberta, Canada
No offence but I don't know why you need to ask people if you can work with the smaller bed or not. Only you would know this. For me it's just the wife and I with a Screw shortbox and it's more than enough for trips, camping, and the occasional large purchase or small haul of bricks or firewood.
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From: Northern BC
I went from a 5.5 to a 6.5, always felt like the 5.5 was lacking just a bit of space/length (especially with lumber)....but that was only a couple times a year, so I could always make it work.
Now I haul my own water (live out of town on 5 acres) and need 6+ for it to fit. So now I 'need' the 6.5 box. If it wasn't for that I could easily get away with a 5.5'....I also have easy access to my neighbors trailers (father in law) lol
Very individual question based on specific uses
Now I haul my own water (live out of town on 5 acres) and need 6+ for it to fit. So now I 'need' the 6.5 box. If it wasn't for that I could easily get away with a 5.5'....I also have easy access to my neighbors trailers (father in law) lol
Very individual question based on specific uses
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Figured i would use the whole click bait thing from youtube lol
Im finally joining the club and getting a new f150. Im going after a new leftover 2017 for the costs but my problem is there arent too many long box options. I found a brand new platinum short box for 56,500 Canadian or a brand new lariat sport 502A long box for the same price. Both are super crews with the pano roof. My problem is im coming from a 6.5ft bed truck now and although i dont use the truck for work i do have it filled every now and then when we go on trips and other activites. Im sure there are guys who went from the 6.5ft to the 5.5ft so im hoping some of you can chime in with and feedback about that choice. Thanks in advance
Im finally joining the club and getting a new f150. Im going after a new leftover 2017 for the costs but my problem is there arent too many long box options. I found a brand new platinum short box for 56,500 Canadian or a brand new lariat sport 502A long box for the same price. Both are super crews with the pano roof. My problem is im coming from a 6.5ft bed truck now and although i dont use the truck for work i do have it filled every now and then when we go on trips and other activites. Im sure there are guys who went from the 6.5ft to the 5.5ft so im hoping some of you can chime in with and feedback about that choice. Thanks in advance
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Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Brantford Ontario
ok lets be serious.....I drive a 6.5 bed my wife drives a 5.5 both are crew cabs & there are only the 2 of us....if we go away it dosen't matter what trk. we take she will still fill up both trucks & have the back seat full as well ...I usually have 1-2bags of luggage & a few coat hangers. Hope this helps!!
PS: I might add hers has a hard tonneau cover & she hasn't figured a way to put things on top.....Not yet anyways!!
PS: I might add hers has a hard tonneau cover & she hasn't figured a way to put things on top.....Not yet anyways!!
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From: Brantford Ontario
Only in Ontario Canada ???....Up here a my XLT crew 6.5' box curb weight is 3009 kilo's (times 2.2 = lbs for you Americans)...Here in Ontario the least we can license a trk. for is 3000 kg. meaning you have to go to the next licensing bracket @ 3500kg ...& +$90. more ....so I figure Ford is smart in order to sell more trks to people who didn't really need a trk. so they designed the 5.5 box....I personally believe that was also a big consideration on their part of switching to aluminum doors/fenders etc....Black Buzzard you are right on up here also only 1 or 2 in 10 are 6.5 boxes (new or used) just my thoughts....
Last edited by maco; Nov 21, 2017 at 06:05 PM. Reason: more info
