Are you in the market for a new truck and wondering what cab style will fit your lifestyle? We have plenty of tough used trucks for sale with a crew cab, a regular cab, or even an extended cab or double cab. These are all great options if you’re looking to get behind the wheel of a truck that is flexible and can grow and change as your life changes.
Nothing can be more frustrating than to realize the truck you just bought a year ago no longer suits your needs. Maybe you’ve picked up more work, or your family is growing, and you need a truck that has plenty of space to keep up. Drivers will find that getting a double cab or a crew cab is a smart choice if they want the power of a pickup with the convenience of an SUV. Having more space in your truck gives you the ability to bring along additional passengers, essentials, tools, luggage, and anything else that might come up.
There is a wide variety of excellent pre-owned trucks waiting for you on our lot. While a lot of pickups may look similar, remember that trucks aren’t always one size fits all, and it’s important to make sure you get a vehicle that doesn’t just fit your needs now but also in the future so you get the most out of your investment. Are you wondering what cab fits your lifestyle? We’ve laid it all out so that it’s easy for you to see your options and get into a truck that works for you now and later.
The Standard Cab
The standard or regular cab pretty much explains itself. This is the classic pickup truck style that most drivers are familiar with. When you picture a truck, you will probably envision a single row of seats that can fit two or maybe three passengers all next to each other. A standard cab truck is a two-door model that normally has a little storage behind the seats to help keep you organized, but that’s it. If you need to bring along an unexpected guest, in addition to your other passengers, they might have to hitch a ride with someone else.
However, if you’re usually a solo driver or, more times than not, have only a single passenger or two riding with you, then a standard truck cab is usually plenty. After all, you have the entire truck bed that can be equipped with storage and convenient cubbies for bringing along tools and organizing your daily essentials. You will find standard cab options on models like the full-size Silverado 1500 when shopping for a used truck. This light-duty truck is considered the multi-tool of the truck world. Whether you need a pickup for work, play, or otherwise, a Silverado 1500 standard cab is always up for whatever you throw at it.
The Crew Cab
Now, we move up to the crew cab. This option offers you a second row of seats behind the first row. It also means more windows, natural light, and two additional doors. The first crew cab truck was the 1957 International Harvester Travelette, and other manufacturers soon jumped onboard. The addition of the crew cab expanded the truck’s seating capacity to six passengers. This instantly turned a traditional work truck into a fun adventure for the whole family.
The crew cab gives trucks the perfect flexibility to take drivers from the job site to everyday errands to an off-roading weekend with the family. Additional seating and doors make it quick and easy to access the back seats. This is perfect for parents of small children. Having additional storage for groceries, fragile cargo, or luggage that you wouldn’t otherwise want in the truck bed is possible with the addition of the back row of seats.
While the modern standard cab seats three passengers, the crew cab can seat between five and six passengers. The seating normally includes a front bench and a rear bench that seat three each. Some used trucks instead replace the front bench with captain’s chairs, resulting in additional comfort but one less seat. With four full-size doors, drivers will appreciate the convenience of a crew cab model.
When on the hunt for a used truck, the full-size Silverado once again delivers when combined with the crew cab option. The Silverado offers you the most legroom and headroom in the second row when you opt for the crew cab. Go for the Silverado 1500 for plenty of everyday flexibility, or keep an eye out for a pre-owned Silverado HD with its segment-leading crew cab to unlock plenty of power and possibilities.
The Extended Cab and Double Cab
You might be wondering how there can possibly be more cab options. What is the difference between the extended cab, the double cab, and the crew cab? Is there a difference? It’s essential to make sure you know what you’re buying, especially when it comes to seatings and cab styles.
Think of these options as being a blend of the crew cab and the regular cab. The extended cab and the double cab both give drivers a second row that can seat up to three passengers. The difference comes down to the doors. An extended cab (which is sometimes called an access cab, king cab, or SuperCab) has small coach doors that open backward when the front doors are open. A double cab has smaller half doors for the rear seats, but they open normally.
An extended cab is fine if you’re simply getting the additional space for storage or just having the option for more seating if you need it. But if you have small children or plan on a growing family in the future, it might be a good choice to look for a double cab or crew cab. This makes it easier to help small children in and out of the cab and buckle them in car seats.
When shopping for a used truck and trying to decide on a cab style, make sure you take a look at cargo space plus headroom and legroom. While the crew cab is airy and allows plenty of space for even second-row adult passengers, if you take time to look, you’ll notice that the double cab tends to have a smaller second row. If your passengers are usually adults or you simply like having plenty of space, a crew cab might be more fitting than a double cab.
Get the Right Cab for You
One last thing to consider is your bed size. Certain models are only offered with certain combinations of cab and bed sizes. For example, the crew cab might only be offered with a short bed, or a standard cab may only be available with a long bed. Different truck beds can mean more or less cargo room, so make sure you find the perfect option for your needs so that your truck can keep up with you for years to come.
When you are ready to upgrade your truck with a newer model, it’s important to ensure you get a vehicle that can grow and change with your lifestyle. We’re not just talking about a truck with plenty of power or advanced tech, but also cabin size. When you get a certain size cabin, it can mean more or fewer options when it comes to passengers, doors, cargo space, and bed size. Usually, when you level up to higher trims, you are more likely to find options with more doors and more overall space.
With so many combinations of truck cabs and bed lengths available, drivers will have no problem finding the perfect cab style for their lifestyle. Whether you’re a solo driver who knows you’ll never use an additional back seat for anything other than cast-off grocery bags and tools you probably don’t really need, or your family is expecting a new arrival, our used trucks for sale offer plenty of ways to get into a pickup that will continue to work for you mile after mile.
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