anyone regret getting a regular cab?

[deserteagle56]

I am in the process of purchasing a single cab 1993 Dodge Ram 250 long bed 4WD 5.9 Cummins with a stick. Included in the purchase will be a nice utility bed that came off a 1985 Ram single wheel crew cab long bed I sold the guy I am getting this truck from. The ole 5.9 mechanical Cummins engines are reliable, simple, easy to fix anywhere there is a diesel mechanic and get good fuel mileage

Absolutely correct...reliable/simple/easy to fix.

And LOUD. So make sure you install an ear plug dispenser in that cab! (I own two Dodge/Cummins trucks!)

 

[vintageracer]

Absolutely correct...reliable/simple/easy to fix.

And LOUD. So make sure you install an ear plug dispenser in that cab! (I own two Dodge/Cummins trucks!)

Would you repeat that.

I can't hear you!

 

[fisher205]

Years ago, I told my brother that I had gotten an FM transmitter to listen to my iPod in my 2nd Generation with a 5.9. My brother, a musician, started saying that the music quality is low with the transmitter. I said it is in my Dodge. He paused and said Never mind.

 

[IdaSHO]

Certainly one of the reason we have stuck to high GVWR F250's over the years. Or simply run beyond the max GVWR but within axle ratings.
Pushing to a true 1-ton, we (historically) lost the option for the sweet spot, the extended cab. A true 1-ton (10k+) can be a registration problem depending upon your location.
Living with dogs, and in the great white north, if you dont want the extended length of a 4-door, the extended cab is the sweet spot.
We have had an extended cab for 30+ years, and wouldn.t have it any other way. Current setup is a 2012 (6.2 gasser) F250 with the extended cab.

 

[simple]

Absolutely correct...reliable/simple/easy to fix.

And LOUD. So make sure you install an ear plug dispenser in that cab! (I own two Dodge/Cummins trucks!)

Some people call that music.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

Certainly one of the reason we have stuck to high GVWR F250's over the years. Or simply run beyond the max GVWR but within axle ratings.
Pushing to a true 1-ton, we (historically) lost the option for the sweet spot, the extended cab. A true 1-ton (10k+) can be a registration problem depending upon your location.
Living with dogs, and in the great white north, if you dont want the extended length of a 4-door, the extended cab is the sweet spot.
We have had an extended cab for 30+ years, and wouldn.t have it any other way. Current setup is a 2012 (6.2 gasser) F250 with the extended cab.

I really like my "extended cab" GMc (known as the double cab for some odd reason). Its usually just me, Lady Beagle and the dogs. But when it comes to transporting the grandkids, all are under the age of 5 and require car seats. They actually dont fit in the back seats unless our seats are so far forward we a licking the windshield. Ah, well. Few more years and all they will need are booster seats, then nothing at all.

 

[Peter_n_Margaret]

For the odd occasions that we might need more than 2 seats, I had seat belts fitted to the 2 seats in the camper section and appropriately approved. A much better use of space.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

 

[ramblinChet]

anyone here that went to a regular cab and regretted it?

No. Back in late 2020, after nearly a year of research, I ordered a 2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman regular cab with an 8-foot bed, gas 6.4L HEMI engine, single rear wheels, and a 4.10 axle ratio. I then sent it to AEV for the full Prospector package on 37s, and topped it with a Four Wheel Camper Grandby shell - creating a unique rig no one else had built at the time.

The driving force was maximizing interior living space in the camper while pushing off-road capability to tackle high-clearance 4x4 trails that typically suit Jeeps or smaller setups. With the regular cab and long bed, I got a tight 140-inch wheelbase for better maneuverability, plus ample room inside the Grandby for full-time use without feeling cramped during bad weather or extended stays. I've clocked thousands of hours on mixed highways, trails, and backcountry routes like the MABDR and NEBDR, and this combo delivers 80-90% of the comfort from bigger hard-side campers while accessing spots others can't. No towing heavy trailers, just self-sufficient overlanding with essentials like a fridge, lithium batteries, solar, and a diesel heater/cooktop.

From what I've seen in my research and on the trail, extended or crew cabs often get cluttered with heavy, rarely used gear that's a pain to access - think piles of recovery tools, extra gadgets, or random junk. I keep mine stripped to basics: daily-use items and modular storage that stays organized. Respect to those with different needs, like families or more passengers, but when breaking camp, I'm packed and rolling in under 10 minutes. Meanwhile, I've watched others wrestle for 30-60 minutes, cramming in low-quality imports they'll barely touch. After four years and over 100,000 miles, zero regrets on the regular cab - it's proven perfect for my solo, adventure-focused style.

 

[simple]

No. Back in late 2020, after nearly a year of research, I ordered a 2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman regular cab with an 8-foot bed, gas 6.4L HEMI engine, single rear wheels, and a 4.10 axle ratio. I then sent it to AEV for the full Prospector package on 37s, and topped it with a Four Wheel Camper Grandby shell - creating a unique rig no one else had built at the time.

The driving force was maximizing interior living space in the camper while pushing off-road capability to tackle high-clearance 4x4 trails that typically suit Jeeps or smaller setups. With the regular cab and long bed, I got a tight 140-inch wheelbase for better maneuverability, plus ample room inside the Grandby for full-time use without feeling cramped during bad weather or extended stays. I've clocked thousands of hours on mixed highways, trails, and backcountry routes like the MABDR and NEBDR, and this combo delivers 80-90% of the comfort from bigger hard-side campers while accessing spots others can't. No towing heavy trailers, just self-sufficient overlanding with essentials like a fridge, lithium batteries, solar, and a diesel heater/cooktop.

From what I've seen in my research and on the trail, extended or crew cabs often get cluttered with heavy, rarely used gear that's a pain to access - think piles of recovery tools, extra gadgets, or random junk. I keep mine stripped to basics: daily-use items and modular storage that stays organized. Respect to those with different needs, like families or more passengers, but when breaking camp, I'm packed and rolling in under 10 minutes. Meanwhile, I've watched others wrestle for 30-60 minutes, cramming in low-quality imports they'll barely touch. After four years and over 100,000 miles, zero regrets on the regular cab - it's proven perfect for my solo, adventure-focused style.

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