Are you in the market for a new pickup truck? If so, you are
liking going to hear dealers and other sellers talk about bed length. As the
name implies, bed length simply refers to how long (or how short) the truck’s
bed is. If you’ve never had a truck before, you may think the length of the bed
doesn’t really make a difference and you may be unaware of the fact that truck
enthusiasts are usually separated into two staunch camps—one in favor of longer
beds and the other in favor of shorter beds.
Most trucks will come in around three different bed lengths.
A good rule of thumb is to choose a shorter bed length if you’re worried about
your ability to control the truck or if you don’t really plan to haul items
that often, and to choose a longer bed length if you know you plan to haul
heavy-duty goods and are comfortable driving your vehicle.
Keep in mind that many accessories, such as truck
canopies, will have to be chosen based on your truck’s bed length. So, after you’ve selected a truck and a bed
length, make sure you know the exact length when you place orders for truck
canopies or other accessories.
