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I've been looking for an 06 xcab for awhile. I wanted the xcab over the crew because of the extra bed length. But then I realized I have a dog (and kids in a year or 2), and figured a crew cab is more practical (dog really needs windows down). Will losing that 9" (I think) of bed really make a difference for the trips to home depot and hauling stuff?

 

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NEFisher11 Enthusiast

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Depends what your doing with it. If you work out of your truck or pick up bulky material with it I would say yes. But if you are just a weekend warrior you should be fine.

Badass69 Senior Enthusiast

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For most people I don't think you will care about the bed length honestly. The GMT800 crewcabs are pretty tiny.... and the extended cabs are almost borderline useless for anyone to try and actually sit in. So if cab space is important get the crew.

Jvs Enthusiast

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Seems like the crew cabs are kinda spendy if you are buying used

 

I haul my motorcycles a lot and no kids so extended was much better choice. Would love to have the extra room in the cab though!

06pirate Enthusiast

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I have an '06 Sierra X-cab. The bed length is OK for me, as I seldom haul anything really long, and if so I just let it hang out. I'm 6'1" and I need all the legroom I can get, which is OK unless I have to carry someone in the back seat. It is really only for a small child, not an adult. With an adult back there, I have to put my seat so far forward, the steering wheel is in my gut. I really only use the rear "seat" area for stuff like my backpack and/or a rifle case or something like that. For use with kids and/or dog, I'd go with the crew cab.

intheburbs Enthusiast

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Having more interior, lockable, weather-proof space is the biggie for me.

 

If I buy lumber or sheets of plywood/drywall, I can just hang them off the tailgate with a red flag/rag. For the other 362 days of each year, I'm glad I have a crew cab.

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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An extended cab with 6.5' bed will fit a mattress with the gate closed. Most fishing rods and skis/snowboards will fit. I use all 7' rods, and they fit diagonally. I go on a lot of fishing and snow trips, the last one was 4 of us, all near or over 6' tall, and we managed in the ext cab for 8 hours. But, we had the bed completely full so the bed space was appreciated. My dog rides in the bed.

 

If you don't mind spending more on fuel, an HD can give you the 6.5' bed and the crew cab. For me the ext cab works great. 4 people is fine, but for 5 I'd want the crew cab. For kids, I think the crew cab would be better.

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