Which should be given more weight? (i must have a 6.5' bed)
The scab would have a better turning radius but the screw would give you more room inside.
I don't have kids so don't really need the roomier back seating of a screw but it's more room in general for stuff on shopping trips - that would be a plus.
But the large turning radius might make it a devil to park.
But i could be content parking further away if need be.

Opines welcomed - it's a quandary.

 

No question the super crew, it might be a little long to part depending where you live but they aren't bad.

The mount of interior cargo space is huge.

 

well that does it then - thanks

 

I'm w/ Russ, the extra room of the Screw is very nice.
I had a new '11 Screw with the 5.5 bed, and thought it was perfect for every scenario...another 1' on the bed will not be an issue, you wont be disappointed.
I would have went that route again, but planet alignment has me in a Scab now. (work dedicated, minimal cargo, great deal, etc etc).

Good Luck-

 

I agree, the 5'5" bed is perfect for my use but another foot would not make the truck any harder to use daily at least for my area. Heck I've driven enough crew cab long bed 3/4-1ton trucks that none of the F-150s seem that big.

 

I'd agree with this. I've not yet had a situation where my 5.5" bed prevented me from doing something, although I admit it made some loads a bit more challenging. That compared to the extra challenge I'd have every single day with driving a longer truck around, I'm quite happy with my 5.5" bed.

Unless you routinely haul something that the 6.5" bed is more suited for, I'd recommend crew cab short bed.

 

I'm an scab guy. No kids, 2 dogs. There's plenty of room with the rear seats up or down. The extra bed length is nice if you have a tool box like I do. Plus, and this is the biggest plus for me, I like having the entire cab space open all at once without having to walk around open doors to get to front and rear separately. When shopping for my last 3 pickups I made it crystal clear that an screw was a deal breaker- I don't need it and I won't buy it. I'd rather drive a Dodge than a Ford screw.

 

But the Dodge extended cab has the same door configuration as a crew cab.

 

I have been happy with the scab; we have taken several trips that are 7 hours long with 4 people; the other 3 rotate seats so each gets a turn in the front (I always drive my own vehicle unless on a much longer trip than 7 hours). But, I have ridden in the back; yes, there is more room in the screw; the only disadvantage is when trying to load the back seat; this can be tight next to a parked car in the scab; However, I just pull forward when it's too tight. My buddy has the (157" WB) screw with the 6.5' bed. Maneuverability is a bit more difficult for him; but, his camper is longer than mine; so the longer wheelbase is helpful when towing. It just depends on your needs, but don't let the scab scare you; there is plenty of space in the scab (145" WB).

 

The 5.5' bed becomes a 7' bed with the tailgate down, so just buy a "bed extender" and call it a day. I LOVE my Screw with 5.5' bed. It's 19' long so it'll still fit in a standard home garage, but it has more room inside than most cars.

 

I can't agree more, with the bed extender I've never ran into a situation I needed more. If I really do the 8' bed F-250 in the driveway will make that trip.

The Super Crew was the only way I could go after having SUV's as my daily driver all the time. I'm used to having a ton of heated locked storage space and plenty of leg room in the rear.

 

I appreciate all the input. The 5.5 just looks stubby. What about hauling a load of dirt? Then there's my kayak. I've got a 30' ladder that my old regular cab hauled with no problem. With the 6.5 i have now i've got to weigh the end down with a concrete planter full of dirt - with the 5.5 i doubt it'd work at all...

 

I love my Super Crew, and I have the 5.5' bed. Yes it's a little more to park, but the extra room in the cab is well appreciated. And I also have a took box mounted in the bed. But I've still had a full cubic yard of dirt, gravel, mulch etc in there, with the tool box mounted.

 

I like the screw better myself. its more comfortable when I have people with me. and for what I use the bed for the 5.5 has been fine for me. (I do more towing than hauling in the bed). If I need to haul something big, I have a trailer.

 

I bought a SuperCrew with the 6.5' bed (157" WB) because I needed room for 6 foot 1 inch trade show stuff. The inside the cab room is a bonus. I keep my back seats folded up most of the time and haul an amazing amount of stuff in the back seat area.

I'll go 157" WB again next time.