1/2 ton or 3/4?

[Bass in the grass]

Yeah, I don’t recall seeing any CCLB’s in a 1/2 ton and if ‘Yota is the only that’s making it, good luck finding a used truck.

[dean c]

Idling will kill the new diesels with the emissions stuff on them. They need to be worked hard and driven to temp often. Even short trips on a regular basis will have you in the shop

I do a lot of short trips, but I must tow enough to keep my powerstroke happy. 72k on this one and not a hiccup. (Knock on wood and cross my fingers)

[ThomasD]

Yeah, I don’t recall seeing any CCLB’s in a 1/2 ton and if ‘Yota is the only that’s making it, good luck finding a used truck.

The 8' bed on the yota is in a double cab configuration not a crew cab. No current manufactured 1/2 is offered in a crew cab with an 8' bed.

[Bass in the grass]

The 8' bed on the yota is in a double cab configuration not a crew cab. No current manufactured 1/2 is offered in a crew cab with an 8' bed.

I forgot they had the 2 sizes like what GM offers.

[basnbran]

I have both in supercab. 17 150stx 6.5 bed 5.0.
18 f250 xlt 8' bed w 6.2
Like both equally pending needs.
I dont do crew cabs as not needed but like extra storage and longer beds
Both tow boats easily. I have truck bed tents for both. Travel / dirt bike camping several times a year.
Oviously more room in tent with 8' but the 6.5 is comfortable. Im good for several nights easily
Pick your poison

[Big Al]

The only crew cab with an 8' bed may be the Ram MegaCab. It's a long truck. You need to realize the length because it won't fit in a normal parking space. Finding a used crew with an 8' bed is going to be a long search. As far as the rod case goes, you should be able to fit 7' rods in a 6 1/2' bed diagonally. Don't know if a 7'4" would.

[Cx21 Pro]

Ok boss.. I guess I was drunk or something when I looked at one a couple days ago..

24 model 150’s 8ft bed only available on regular cab.

[bassfisher444]

Idling will kill the new diesels with the emissions stuff on them. They need to be worked hard and driven to temp often. Even short trips on a regular basis will have you in the shop

Delete them and that is not a problem, I wouldn't own a newer diesel that wasn't deleted.

[bassfisher444]

3/4 ton and up is the only way to get a crew cab long bed, and yes I recommend one.

[castforcash]

Nobody makes a half ton crew cab with an 8 foot bed. Super cab, regular cab is only configuration with an 8 foot bed on a half ton.

[DaveBrabec]

Mines a double cab Longbed.about a foot longer than a crew cab short bed. Same as the old extended cab. Longer wheelbase always ride better. Every truck I’ve bought new had a 8’ bed. Some manufacturers used to make 1/2 ton. But no more. New 3/4 tons ride as good as a half ton. I can fit 3 kayaks in the bed and still tow.

[Burt]

If it is a daily driver 3/4 ton ride is not very smooth I drive one every day ride sucks

[mactlman]

had them all. 1500-2500-mini-midsize-- love my 2500hd!! way too much truck for a bassboat but it is awesome just the same

[DaveBrabec]

I prefer my 2500 hd. Had enough of half tons. I like that you know you are in a truck. Gets better mpg than any half ton I’ve owned.

[Rangerdeepv]

Sounds like there is no perfect solution but rather a compromise. If sleeping in the bed is at the top of your list and a heater.........how about the F-150 hybrid?

[ericm]

Try looking at a van like the Ford Transit Trail. Same base cost as a pickup but way more adaptable to overnight stays. Pickup’s aren’t the end all to vehicles.

[marshman]

Try looking at a van like the Ford Transit Trail. Same base cost as a pickup but way more adaptable to overnight stays. Pickup’s aren’t the end all to vehicles.

Yeah I’ve wanted a van forever for my lifestyle but I need a pickup bed to haul my work toolbox..

[bcreek]

Rods won't fit in a 6.5' bed??? Kinda depends on how long the rods are, right. Kind of like asking "How long is half a rope."

[1BADAIR]

The only crew cab with an 8' bed may be the Ram MegaCab. It's a long truck. You need to realize the length because it won't fit in a normal parking space. Finding a used crew with an 8' bed is going to be a long search. As far as the rod case goes, you should be able to fit 7' rods in a 6 1/2' bed diagonally. Don't know if a 7'4" would.

No 8ft mega cab

[BigSexyPhoenix]

I do a lot of short trips, but I must tow enough to keep my powerstroke happy. 72k on this one and not a hiccup. (Knock on wood and cross my fingers)

You’re fine if you tow with it some to get it to regen. Guys driving 15 minutes to work and to Home Depot every once in a while will be clogged up in no time. Mine is deleted now since I had a def system failure around 150,000 miles. Almost $5000 at dealer to fix, or $1500 for some parts to fall off and a single stage 40 hp tune to go in. I’m at 201,000 and she still purrs like a kitten.