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Steve,
The difference is in the Cab-to-Axle dimension. You see this referred to in spec sheets as CA or C/A, for example, 60"CA. This is the measurement from the back of the cab to the centerline of the rear axle. The CA dimensions for Chassis Cab trucks are standardized across the brands of trucks and up fitters or body builders. (Think about all those utility trucks running around, with pre-built bodies by some aftermarket company.) Typically a 60"CA will get a 9' utility bed or flat bed, and another common CA is 84" which is for an 11' bed. This standardization results in the wheel wells of the aftermarket body being centered for the wheels/tires, along with the gap between the cab and bed being right. Of course you could have a custom bed ($$$$) made to any length you wanted.
The CA dimension of a regular 2500 or 3500 Ram pickup (bed delete or not) I believe is 57.xx inches, so between 57 and 58. (I own a 2001 Dodge Chassis Cab, so it's been a few years since I've looked at the numbers. You'll need to check on the 2014 numbers.) Ford, Chevy, may be for example 56.xx or 58.xx. These differences in CA dimensions for regular pickups may cause fitment issues unless the bed (or camper body in your case) is built specifically for that brand.
Confusion arises when people (even the factory) refer to a regular pickup with it's bed removed as a Chassis Cab. It would have the 57" CA, not the 60" CA, if it began life as a pickup. I bought my truck used and it was very frustrating trying to differentiate via internet pictures, whether the truck that I was looking at--now with a flatbed--began life as a dually pickup (57"), or Chassis Cab (60"). Another big difference, when looking at dual rear wheels, is that the regular dually pickup has a wider rear axle than the Chassis Cab. It was easy to spot the narrower rear axle of the factory Chassis Cab if the camera angle was right--the dual rear wheels looked much more "tucked in" than a dually pickup would be. I found that most salesmen, unless they are truck fleet specialists, don't know the difference.
Does Tiger offer their body in a 60" CA? If so, you should definitely go with the Chassis Cab truck.
It used to be that if you wanted a Chassis Cab, you could only get it in a dually. It is good that now you can opt for SRW, if that's what you want. I saw that Tiger will build for a dually. Which are you going with?
I apologize if my answer was too long-winded. I'd be interested to know what you find out. Keep us updated!
Scott
The difference is in the Cab-to-Axle dimension. You see this referred to in spec sheets as CA or C/A, for example, 60"CA. This is the measurement from the back of the cab to the centerline of the rear axle. The CA dimensions for Chassis Cab trucks are standardized across the brands of trucks and up fitters or body builders. (Think about all those utility trucks running around, with pre-built bodies by some aftermarket company.) Typically a 60"CA will get a 9' utility bed or flat bed, and another common CA is 84" which is for an 11' bed. This standardization results in the wheel wells of the aftermarket body being centered for the wheels/tires, along with the gap between the cab and bed being right. Of course you could have a custom bed ($$$$) made to any length you wanted.
The CA dimension of a regular 2500 or 3500 Ram pickup (bed delete or not) I believe is 57.xx inches, so between 57 and 58. (I own a 2001 Dodge Chassis Cab, so it's been a few years since I've looked at the numbers. You'll need to check on the 2014 numbers.) Ford, Chevy, may be for example 56.xx or 58.xx. These differences in CA dimensions for regular pickups may cause fitment issues unless the bed (or camper body in your case) is built specifically for that brand.
Confusion arises when people (even the factory) refer to a regular pickup with it's bed removed as a Chassis Cab. It would have the 57" CA, not the 60" CA, if it began life as a pickup. I bought my truck used and it was very frustrating trying to differentiate via internet pictures, whether the truck that I was looking at--now with a flatbed--began life as a dually pickup (57"), or Chassis Cab (60"). Another big difference, when looking at dual rear wheels, is that the regular dually pickup has a wider rear axle than the Chassis Cab. It was easy to spot the narrower rear axle of the factory Chassis Cab if the camera angle was right--the dual rear wheels looked much more "tucked in" than a dually pickup would be. I found that most salesmen, unless they are truck fleet specialists, don't know the difference.
Does Tiger offer their body in a 60" CA? If so, you should definitely go with the Chassis Cab truck.
It used to be that if you wanted a Chassis Cab, you could only get it in a dually. It is good that now you can opt for SRW, if that's what you want. I saw that Tiger will build for a dually. Which are you going with?
I apologize if my answer was too long-winded. I'd be interested to know what you find out. Keep us updated!
Scott
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