Buying 1st truck - advice on bed length

[PetePA]

All I have to say is...

 

[BlueHemi1500]

If the truck you are looking at buying has the 6.4 bed do the following tests/exercises:

• Go and make U-turns at various intersections - see if you are comfortable to make these turns
• Go to a mall parking lot and try parking/car lot at the dealership works as well
• If you have a garage measure its depth and height vs. the truck being purchased
• Load the entire family and go for a ride, and make sure everyone is comfortable
• Loading height is a big deal if you are going to carry items in the bed
• Parking garages try using and parking in a few
• Think of other potential/common driving maneuvers/activities that the truck will need to perform

I have a Laramie with the 5.7 but I needed a truck quickly my wife's van died so there was not much to time or to decide or look. The 5.7 bed meets my needs 95% of the time and the rest of the time I have hauled with the tailgate down and spent lots of time to secure the load well.

Good luck with the decision and welcome you will find lots of information here to study and learn from.

BlueHemi1500