[fairhaven]

I'm about to sign the papers on a 2010 F350 FX4 Lariat CC long bed. My current truck is a 2008 F250 4x4 XLT CC short bed. I read somewhere that a long bed will tow better (what ever that means) than a short bed. Any truth to that?

 

[johnny9r]

I have had both long and short bed and I feel like my long bed is a bit more stable. Overall it's not that noticeable

 

[isellpower]

Long box dually is the king, plus I think the short box looks odd.

 

[Dave]

I'm about to sign the papers on a 2010 F350 FX4 Lariat CC long bed. My current truck is a 2008 F250 4x4 XLT CC short bed. I read somewhere that a long bed will tow better (what ever that means) than a short bed. Any truth to that?

That old theory only applied to regular cab trucks. Once you get into ex cab or crew that doesnt apply anymore

 

[WD40]

I like the long bed dually for pulling a fifth wheel RV or a gooseneck, myself.
They sure hold the road good and the ride is great.

Doug

 

[muntu]

less chance of a 5th wheel/goosenek making contact with the back of the cab with a longbed :wink[3]:.

 

[pistolpete837]

I have hooked the same gooseneck with the same load to a lb and sb. Lb is definitely more stable

 

[YodersStrokin96]

we only ever had long beds to pull our goosenecks, plus we like our bed room

 

[j21black]

That old theory only applied to regular cab trucks. Once you get into ex cab or crew that doesnt apply anymore

Are the wheelbase's the same? I would assume so. Just curious.

 

[Snake]

less chance of a 5th wheel/goosenek making contact with the back of the cab with a longbed :wink[3]:.

+1 My father in law has lost two back windows with his short bed and his fiver.

 

[po-po 5.0]

less chance of a 5th wheel/goosenek making contact with the back of the cab with a longbed :wink[3]:.

Yea, thats pretty much the only advantage.

 

[Spatel23]

If you tow lots and are looking for more stability.......why not opt for the dually?

 

[badbrad777]

If you tow lots and are looking for more stability.......why not opt for the dually?

Nice Truck.

 

[SuperCrutyPS]

Are the wheelbase's the same? I would assume so. Just curious.

Check out this link: (It's for the 2007my , but Super Duties haven't changed that much)
2007 Ford Super Duty F250 F350 Technical Specifications

 

[rabidsnowmobiler]

I've towed my 30' travel trailer with both my 2006 F250 CC LB and now my 2008 F350 CC SB. My 2006 with the long bed was more stable when dealing with cross winds and passing semi on the expressway then my 2008 is. In fact, I never had a sway control tied into my hitch on my 2006, but I am purchasing one for my 2008 to help counteract the sway.