hemsteadc Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 I'm close to selling my M2-106 Freightliner with a flat bed. My previous tow was an F450 with a flat bed. I'm considering a standard pickup with a standard bed, but I need some opinions from those who do that. I see it all the time, in fact most 5er pullers are standard bed trucks, but, I guess my concern is the small clearance between the 5er and the top of the bed. Is that a real issue for you? Do you get a lot of contact there, or is it a non-issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 I pulled with a 2004 F-350 DRW long box, I had about 5 inches of clearance between the box and my 5er. The only time I had an issue was when I drove over the edge of the driveway down into my parent's yard, the rear most top of the box would get very close to the 5er. I always tried to keep an eye on my clearance when on uneven ground, But not really an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Really depends on the terrain you travel. Some people don't like the look of a flatdeck, but a well built deck can be art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsteadc Posted March 18 Author Report Share Posted March 18 Thanks. It's moot now as the buyer doesn't like my price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 I personaly don't like a pickup bed. Can't side load an item. And if sides are needed can always with stakes put a side on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike5511 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 I had just under 7" of clearance on my 1 ton pickup bed and still managed to get the corner into the underside of the trailer. So my 2 cents is, NO on the pickup bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 On 3/18/2023 at 1:06 PM, hemsteadc said: Thanks. It's moot now as the buyer doesn't like my price. Maybe another one will come around soon. Good luck, Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddm502001 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Hate to suggest, yet a good welder can likely construct a reliable strong and visually appealing aluminum structure bed at a price. Even when use my F250 to drag a Goose, I wish had spent the money for a Shallow side aluminum bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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