How Does Standard-Size Plywood Fit? - 2015 Ford F-150 Long-Term Road Test

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How Does Standard-Size Plywood Fit? - 2015 Ford F-150 Long-Term Road Test

Even with a short bed, the 2015 Ford F-150 hauls a 4-by-8-foot sheet of plywood with just a few inches hanging off the tailgate.

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gslippy

That's embarrassing.

I can haul the same sheet of plywood or drywall inside my 09 Kia Sedona with the hatch closed. Yes, I have to leave the middle row seats at home, but I don't need to worry about theft, rain, or adding flags and bungies so my purchase doesn't get ruined.
And then, I can haul 7 people and tow a trailer later on, and use the roof rack. And it fits inside my old garage.
I don't haul gravel or scoops of mulch in my van, however, but how often do I need such capability unless I'm a contractor?

The pickup is limited, in my opinion - not just this one, but all of them.

stever

My Stow 'n Go seats don't have to stay home (I threw away the middle row seats on my last minivan). Toss a tarp in and shovel in the mulch or hay. Plus one for keeping the building materials dry and locked away and not having to tie stuff down (although I frequently do to avoid flying projectiles with smaller stuff)..

You did forget to mention the low lift over height.