Super Cab vs Crew Cab
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: WV
One more vote for the crew cab. If you plan on hauling people (adults or kids in carseats) in the back on a regular basis, they'll appreciate the crew. I testdrove both when I was looking and with my little girl's carseat the supercab was definitely a no-go.
Good luck!
Good luck!
New User
Joined: Dec 2008
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Well, I have to break the run here. I decided on, and LOVE my super cab.
Now, let's clarify a couple of things. I have a long bed, keep a clean truck and don't haul passengers on a regular basis, and no more than an hour or so when I do. I love the fact that I don't have a pillar to deal with when I do want to put something in the cab area. In fact, that's where I put my Millermatic welding unit (I lift the seat) when I have it with me.
I think the passenger thing is really the issue here. It's all in how you're going to use the truck.
Now, let's clarify a couple of things. I have a long bed, keep a clean truck and don't haul passengers on a regular basis, and no more than an hour or so when I do. I love the fact that I don't have a pillar to deal with when I do want to put something in the cab area. In fact, that's where I put my Millermatic welding unit (I lift the seat) when I have it with me.
I think the passenger thing is really the issue here. It's all in how you're going to use the truck.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,351
Likes: 242
From: North Florida
I have had both. I like the look of the super cab, but I live on a dirt road and the doors rattled terribly and it drove me crazy. Both trucks have a crappy turning radius. When I finally decided to go with a crew cab, I was not sure about it at first, but that only lasted about an hour. I have no plans to go back to the super cab. The crew is just way more roomy comfortable and convienient.
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 352
Likes: 0
From: Kansas, USA
Well, I have to break the run here. I decided on, and LOVE my super cab.
Now, let's clarify a couple of things. I have a long bed, keep a clean truck and don't haul passengers on a regular basis, and no more than an hour or so when I do. I love the fact that I don't have a pillar to deal with when I do want to put something in the cab area. In fact, that's where I put my Millermatic welding unit (I lift the seat) when I have it with me.
I think the passenger thing is really the issue here. It's all in how you're going to use the truck.
Now, let's clarify a couple of things. I have a long bed, keep a clean truck and don't haul passengers on a regular basis, and no more than an hour or so when I do. I love the fact that I don't have a pillar to deal with when I do want to put something in the cab area. In fact, that's where I put my Millermatic welding unit (I lift the seat) when I have it with me.
I think the passenger thing is really the issue here. It's all in how you're going to use the truck.
Oh, and I still wanted to get it in my garage, both length and height.
Last edited by tigerman; Jan 29, 2009 at 12:58 PM. Reason: add
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,724
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From: Rogersville, TN
just my opinion, but id never own a super cab for anything other than daily driving. if you do any driving on bumpy roads/off road conditions, anything that causes body flexing, etc youll hate the super cab. ive never seen one thats been driven off road any amount of time that the doors would shut all the way without having 2 inches of slack in them.
Senior User
Joined: May 2008
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I got the Crewcab and love it. Its WAY more comfortable than the SuperCab. But the guys who asked " What are you going to use it for?" have the right approach. The real difference is in the wheelbase, which affects the turning radius. And its not just about U-turns. You haven't lived until you try to plow snow in a restricted area the a crew, either long or short bed. Its a real adventure, especially with the plow adding ANOTHER 2 feet of overall length! I dread the day when my Yukon gives up the ghost and my F-350 (that I love) has to take on the plow duties. There are some places that I just will not be able to do.
Elder User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 818
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From: Mobile, AL
With 2 car seats, 2 dogs and all our crap, I am getting a Camper shell for my crew cab. Obviously my vote is for the crew cab, I love mine. I also drive 10hrs back home when I take leave, it's an easy choice in my mind.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Pa
A SC is more than enough for me and a passanger. I usually don't haul people so a Crew isn't for me. My father has a Crew and they are super nice but he regularly will take 4 even 6 people in it so it fits what he does well. All depends what you do.
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 465
Likes: 1
From: Metro DC
I have the super and wish I had the crew. I want 8' of plywood to fit, so I'll always use the longbed. The diff between the regular and crew may be significant, but the diff between the extended and crew is minor. And it's great to have 4 people, or all the dogs in the cab.
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,751
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From: So Oregon
I have a crew cab, but if it were just me, or me and the wife I'd have opted for the super cab. We have two kids and the crew cab has more than enough room. We've had five or six in the truck at a time and it's still got plenty of room (at least for me in the driver seat!).
My next truck though, in 15 - 20 years (when the kids go to college), will likely be an F350 Super Cab 4x4 with 6.8L V10 (even if I have to buy a used engine to put in my new truck).
My next truck though, in 15 - 20 years (when the kids go to college), will likely be an F350 Super Cab 4x4 with 6.8L V10 (even if I have to buy a used engine to put in my new truck).