Short Bed

Everyone tells me my truck bed is too short. It isn’t; at 6′ 8″, it’s actually longer than “Big Red” and plenty comfortable to sleep in. The bed only looks small because it’s sitting on a one-ton chassis, which typically sports a long bed and a quad cab. While a long bed might be nice, I don’t miss the headache of parking or turning a truck that size.

This specific configuration is perfect for the backcountry. The one-ton straight axle is nearly impossible to knock out of alignment, which is exactly why the Forest Service and DEC rely on them. The shorter wheelbase also makes it much easier to navigate tight forest roads and small campsites. Plus, the higher cab height allows me to use a streamlined, flat-roof camper shell without hitting my head. To top it off, the 410-amp dual alternators can handle a heavy electrical load and extra batteries without breaking a sweat.