Can anyone give me pro and cons of ordering the rear sliding window?

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pros == you can throw your beer can to the bed of the truck -
and the dog can still feel like he's part of the family with his head thur the slider

 

I thought the purpose of a slider was to "slide thru" to a camper shell or be able to grab something from the bed. Since the slider on these trucks will only allow a toddler thru, I didn't get it. I think I can see better without those slider lines running down the back also, like my other truck had.

 

On the Supercrew, the window is so far back ir rarely gets usd. I have not used is once in a year and I live in the south and love to ride with the windows down.

 

Don't use it often, draws in too much air...use the moonroof!

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'01 SCrew,Lariat,Blk/Gold,Cp'n chairs/con. 4x4,moonroof,leather, 6-disc cd,drug it through the garden! (A-plan)
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On a supercrew if you will have back seat passengers often then I say yes to the slider. My kid loves to be able to open it up. the back seat is sort of his little domain, the slider lets him feel a part of the fun.
On a supercab I can see it being more useful, yes it is small but still gives access to the bed.
As to the frame of the slider blocking the view I really never notice it, I really don't think that is enough reason not to get it. Just my 2 cents. Take care,

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Heres something to consider also. If you plan on keeping something expensive inside such as a stereo that some punk might want, sliders make it about a 2 second job to get in.

 

My kids use the slider all the time. I can't reach it from the front. I wish Ford had offered a power slider or alternately a heated rear window (non slider) as an option.

I would probably, if I were doing it again, get a plain rear window and use the extra money to help pay for an after market power sliding rear window.

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F150 2001 Supercrew, 4.6L, 4X4, XLT, Medium Toreador Red, Medium Graphite 60/40 bench, limited slip, 17” 10 spoke aluminum wheels, skid plates, sliding rear window, remote entry, 6 disc CD changer, power driver’s seat, towing package, Rhino Liner, Access Roll-Up Cover, Headlight/Foglight Switch modification.

 

My thoughts on the rear slider in the SCrew.
I didn't order it in mine because with the sunroof and four power window, didn't see the need. From the drivers seat, you can't reach the window to open it. Also, I've had some friends who have had their trucks broken in through the rear slider. After driving mine with the windows down and sunroof open, I don't see the need for ventilation through the rear slider. Maybe if you had a camper shell where you wanted access. With kids, I didn't want them messing with it . Now if you could get a power window like on the Sport Trac, that's a different story....

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2001 F150 Supercrew 4X2 (Gen III), Lariat, Arizona Beige Metallic, 5.4L, Towing Package, 3.55 LSD, Moonroof, Captains Chairs, Premium Sound, Extender
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Modifications:
Line X bedliner, Ford factory splashguards, Black Westin Step Bars, Aux Back Up Lights

 

I go fishing alot. I can stick my large poles through the slider. I find this necessary now with the bed being so short on the Screw.

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2001 F150 4X2 XLT SuperCrew,Arizona Beige, Gen III, 5.4L, 3.55LS, Class III Tow, Sliding Window, Black Westin's

 

as others have state above:

for front passengers; not much use for ventilation

for rear seat; it's there if they want it

for hauling cargo; nice to have option if your bring home 8 - 10 ft timber.

 

A power slider would be nice. Not being able to reach it from the drivers seat makes it tough to use.

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Supercrew 4x4 Lariat
Solid Black , 5.4 Triton, 3.55 Limited Slip, 6750# GVWR Package, Skid Plates, Moon Roof, Sliding Rear Window, Trailer Tow - Class III, Cargo Cage, Grey Leather Captains Chairs, 6-Disc CD Changer

Mods:
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American Racing Atlas 16x8
Chrome Westin Steps
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Cranked Torsion Bars 1"
Mobil 1 @ 1,000 miles

Planned:
Toneau Cover
Expedition Console Mod.

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love my slidder, on a spring or fall day has just enough air to get a cool breeze....

2001 Super-Cab Sport Flareside