hemsteadc Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 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, 2023 Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 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 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted March 17, 2023 Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 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 I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsteadc Posted March 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 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, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 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 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike5511 Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 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, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 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 White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddm502001 Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 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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