Question for Double-Cab Owners

[Northside]

I was looking at '13 Crew Cabs when I saw the first '14 and decided to wait. Because I need to carry my 9 and 5 year old Granddaughters a lot I thought I needed a Crew Cab. While looking at Crew Cabs I saw a Double Cab in the showroom in a display. At first I thought it was a Crew since it had 4 door handles, but looking at the sticker it said DbI Cab and I saw it was cheaper, and a loaded LTZ. I opened the back door and got in. I'm a tad under 6 ft. and I fit fine. It seemed to make more sense for my use, to get more options for less money and everybody is comfortable. If I were 6'4" and had teenage boys a Double Cab would be pretty tight, but I'm not, and it should fit me and the girls fine for a long time.

[bass mechanic]

my primary need for a truck is to haul my dirt bike and when it snows.

for me bed space is more important as with the D cab i can out 2 dirt bikes in the back and still fold the tailgate up, the gear fits easily in the back seat.

i also took 4 guys and towed a 4 position bike trailer, put the gear in the bed with the bed cover on and 4 guys in the truck.

only 1 guy complained of back pain on a 4.5 hour trip, the other guy was fine.

certainly the CC would have been a better choice in that instance but i have found there is still enough room for 4 adults and all our gear.

 

i even did a trip with 3 bikes int he bed (tailgate down) and all our gear in the rear driver side back seat, 2 gear bags in the back with the bikes and 1 guy in the right back single seat.

we were pretty comfortable all things considered.

 

(also got 20 MPG on that trip over the rocky mountains)

 

so the bottom line is for the amount of times i need back seat space, there is enough and i have the bed space i wanted for 80% of the times i drive the truck.

 

i have 2 Lexus sedans in the garage if i need to transport people.

[bboyce536]

I've always had extended cabs and preferred the look over a crew, plus 90% of the time it was just me or a passenger. I always did dislike how the back doors opened on the extended so was happy with the new double cab 4 door look. I have a daughter now and am realizing I should have gone crew. With a door pillar there now, it actually feels tighter in the back of the new double cabs vs. The previous extended cabs. I know they say theres 2 more inches of leg room but I don't see it.

 

In short I bought it because I originally liked the idea and thought I'd have plenty of space. I like the look better and the price. Also knowing they were assembled in Ft. Wayne vs Mexico was appealing. But my next truck will have to be a crew...

[Crf450r420]

Mostly stuff in mine. Have had the dog a few times and a person once. A 305 pound guy for a 2.5 hour trip each way and he wanted to take the seats to put into his Ford.

[nards444]

If you dont have back riders all that often or small children, I think you would be doing yourself a dis service by not really looking at the double cab. For the cost savings of 4-6 grand plus the 6.5ft bed, which personally I dont see how you can own a truck with a 5.5ft bed unless your a grocery getter.