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Rear Sliding Window
Looking to buy a new truck in the future. I currently have a F250CCSB with a rear sliding window that I will pass longer lumber through to haul. Will the new power window take any abuse like that and how wide do they open, they don't look very big? Has anyone seen an after market one yet? Thanks.
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My 2017 had one, never once used it. My 2019 does not, which is what I wanted because it made it easier for the installer to do my rear window graphic.
But as I remember it they aren't very wide. I'd say a foot or less.
But as I remember it they aren't very wide. I'd say a foot or less.
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Looking to buy a new truck in the future. I currently have a F250CCSB with a rear sliding window that I will pass longer lumber through to haul. Will the new power window take any abuse like that and how wide do they open, they don't look very big? Has anyone seen an after market one yet? Thanks.
CRL aftermarket slider. Either manual or power:
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Not to mention if there was an abrupt stop. Where's that lumber going? Through the windshield best case and into the back of someone's head worst case.
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It seems this is more than a once-in-a-lifetime event...hauling long lumber in a pickup. With that in mind, why would you not consider buying a bed rack to do the job safely and without potential vehicle damage? Yes, I know they're not free but they don't seem prohibitively expensive either.
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Think if I was hauling pieces that were of any sign ificant length I'd probably first look at something like this before going thru the window...
For less than 60 bucks seems a no brainer.
For less than 60 bucks seems a no brainer.
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I understand the op’s concern completely. I always run a cap and it’s nice to put the pieces into the cab and under the cap to keep them protected for the most part from the weather. That window is a concern for me as well.
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I just figured everyone has run lumber into the cab at some point or another lol.
i also don’t like the new style of back glass, so on my ‘19 I just got the solid back window, untinted. Amazing how much nicer that is with a topper to see out the rear view mirror more clearly with no window frame and clear glass.
i also don’t like the new style of back glass, so on my ‘19 I just got the solid back window, untinted. Amazing how much nicer that is with a topper to see out the rear view mirror more clearly with no window frame and clear glass.
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Think if I was hauling pieces that were of any sign ificant length I'd probably first look at something like this before going thru the window...
https://www.amazon.com/Erickson-0760...+bed+ex&sr=8-2
For less than 60 bucks seems a no brainer.
https://www.amazon.com/Erickson-0760...+bed+ex&sr=8-2
For less than 60 bucks seems a no brainer.
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Can't say I ever have with a pickup. Fortunately I've got 3 trailer options in my yard if the need arises. But as someone else pointed out, I'd consider a bed extender that slides into the hitch receiver if I didn't have other options and had to haul long stuff much at all.
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Think if I was hauling pieces that were of any sign ificant length I'd probably first look at something like this before going thru the window...
https://www.amazon.com/Erickson-0760...+bed+ex&sr=8-2
For less than 60 bucks seems a no brainer.
https://www.amazon.com/Erickson-0760...+bed+ex&sr=8-2
For less than 60 bucks seems a no brainer.
Also used the bed extender on my F150 when I needed to tote a 32' ladder.
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