bed size of the raptor

[Hootey]

my one concern with getting a raptor is the 6' bed that comes with it. i am a construction worker and constantly have to bring all sorts of material to and from job sites..
8' beds of a regular f150 come in handy. many building materials fit in perfectly

i guess i am asking if anyone has any issues with the bed size of the raptor. if you do any kind of work that requires you to use the bed to haul things is it easy enough to get material in and out

 

[iHaveGas]

What 6' bed? It's 5.5' bed lol

 

[fletch74]

The bed is 5.5. It would depend on what you plan on carrying in the bed. I carry a 12' bass boat in mine with no issues, just strap it in and go, but it is square and takes up the entire bed width wise.

 

[BlueSVT]

Hate to let you down... but it's a 5 1/2' bed! 65"

Definitely small. But then again, this truck is NOT meant to haul large loads, or replace a "work truck" by any means. Limited payload capacity, limited towing capacity.

 

[NickPic83]

i am an electrician and use my truck for side work. yes sometimes i wish it was bigger but it never stopped me from hauling anything, i never had to get another truck to haul it or go get my trailer.

 

[frunko1]

With the correct straps you can haul anything you need.

 

[Hootey]

yea i know its 5.5' bed i just bumped it to 6' to make myself feel better about it. i dont think i would have a problem with work because i would just be like oh i cant haul that sorry. and ill just have to take the work truck.. i would only use it for personally hauling anyway, and if i had to do any major hauling in the bed i would just use my dump truck haha

 

[Aaron]

The Raptor has taught me one thing as far as the 5.5' bed goes. Everything in the world is 6' long and doesn't want to fit in the bed (furniture, dirt bikes, etc...)

I don't care though, it's worth the trade off.

 

[NickPic83]

^^very true. everything i try to put in the bed is just a bit too long

 

[Hootey]

The Raptor has taught me one thing as far as the 5.5' bed goes. Everything in the world is 6' long and doesn't want to fit in the bed (furniture, dirt bikes, etc...)

I don't care though, it's worth the trade off.

yeah i will definately take that trade off, just hook my trailer up and i can haul anything so no need for the bed anyway haha