Truck makers name their beds in round numbers, but the real floor length can be several inches different. Ford's "5.5-foot" F-150 box is actually 67.1 inches at the floor, closer to 5 feet 7 inches. Before you pick a camper, take three quick measurements.
What to measure
- Floor length: with the tailgate closed, measure along the floor from the front wall of the bed (the bulkhead) to the inside of the tailgate.
- Width between the wheel wells: measure straight across between the two wheel wells. This is the narrowest point, and it's the number that matters for a camper.
- Inside height: measure from the floor to the top of the bed rail.
Before you measure
- Take out any plastic slip-in bed liner. It has to come out before a camper goes in anyway. Spray-in liners can stay.
- Measure at the floor, not along the top of the rails. Many beds are a little longer at the top.
- Write down your truck's year, cab style and bed name too. It helps us double-check.
Ford bed sizes for reference
| Truck | Bed | Floor length | Between wheel wells | Inside height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 | 5.5 ft | 67.1 in | 50.6 in | 21.4 in |
| F-150 | 6.5 ft | 78.9 in | 50.6 in | 21.4 in |
| F-150 | 8 ft | 97.6 in | 50.6 in | 21.4 in |
| Super Duty F-250/F-350 | 6.75 ft | 81.9 in | 50.5 in | 21.1 in |
| Super Duty F-250/F-350 | 8 ft | 98.1 in | 50.5 in | 21.1 in |
| Ranger (2024 and newer) | 5 ft | 59.6 in | 48.2 in | 20.8 in |
| Ranger (2019 to 2023) | 6 ft | 72.8 in | 44.8 in | 20.8 in |
| Maverick | 4.5 ft | 54.4 in | 42.6 in | 20.3 in |
These are Ford's published figures for recent model years. Older trucks and other makes differ, so always measure your own bed.
Which camper fits?
- 6- to 6.5-foot beds take our short-bed campers: the Panther and Ocelot on full-size trucks, or the Bobcat on mid-size trucks.
- 8-foot beds take our long-bed campers: the Cougar and Puma, or the Lynx on mid-size trucks.
- Shorter or in-between beds, like the 5.5-foot F-150 or the 6.75-foot Super Duty: give us a call. We build custom campers and can talk through what will work.
Have your numbers? Try our camper builder, or send them to us and we'll tell you which camper fits.