Would like some feedback from you guys with megacabs
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03/26/14 02:11 PM
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Ball Ground, Georgia
Dixie
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Hey Guys, I'm considering buying a megacab. The main reason is back seat comfort for long trips, say 8 hours+. What has been your experience on long trips with your truck? Are the back seat passengers comfortable? I attend a few shows in the summer and have been using my 1500 quad cab to pull my car to them. It's a 5.7 and does fine other than the fuel mileage. Since I only do a few long trips on average, it's not that bad on the wallet. What has your experience been driving a 5.7 around loaded vs. unloaded for towing or everyday driving? I'd rather have a diesel, but if I find a deal on a 5.7 I would consider it. Thanks for any input! 
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Re: Would like some feedback from you guys with megacabs
[Re: Dixie]
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03/26/14 04:45 PM
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Kent, Wa
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My buddy has a 01 Quad cab. Its fine for small kids but no legroom for adults in the back seat. For utmost comfort get a crew cab.
I am truckless..
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Re: Would like some feedback from you guys with megacabs
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03/27/14 06:21 AM
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Finland, Europe
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3gen quadcab is bigger and much more confortable than 2gen. But if you drive very long trips (8hours or so) i would go with mega.
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Re: Would like some feedback from you guys with megacabs
[Re: BulletBob]
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03/27/14 03:23 PM
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Ball Ground, Georgia
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You need a 1st Gen MegaCab (The real one 72-85) with a CTD They have the leg room you're hunting
I'd be all for it, if I could find a decent one.
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Re: Would like some feedback from you guys with megacabs
[Re: Dixie]
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03/27/14 03:44 PM
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Jacksonville, AR
dmckeehan
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Love my 06 mega cab. Kids have plenty of room, adults have plenty of room. Just wish life didn't dictate that i need to sell it....
1985 Crew Cab W250 4x4 - daily driver, 5.9 magnum, carbed and distributor, A-518 and NP205
2002 3500 extended cab, 4x4, Cummins and 6 speed
1997 Ram 2500 5.9 with 35 Boggers - Mud Racer
1993 Dakota 4x4, Dana 60's front and rear - work in progress
1992 Dakota 2wd short bed, awaiting 440 swap
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Re: Would like some feedback from you guys with megacabs
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03/27/14 04:38 PM
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enfield, CT
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we had a mega cab, was comfortable for 5 adults even on a 3 hour trip. more room in the back than the front. significantly more comfortable than my cousins quadcab of same body style.
67 Dart GT Vert 273/904
72 Town & Country 440/727
90 D350 reg cab dually cummins
15 Scat Pack Challenger
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Re: Would like some feedback from you guys with megacabs
[Re: Dixie]
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03/31/14 01:38 PM
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enfield, CT
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rear door wiring harnesses commonly failed.
67 Dart GT Vert 273/904
72 Town & Country 440/727
90 D350 reg cab dually cummins
15 Scat Pack Challenger
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Re: Would like some feedback from you guys with megacabs
[Re: Dixie]
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03/31/14 02:14 PM
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Kansas
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Thanks, any problems to look for on used ones?
Not really specific to a mega cab, but '06 trucks seem to have a lot of issues with the TIPM (fuse block) shorting out. About a $750 part plus the dealer has to program it.
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