I actually want to get a pick-up truck for furniture, not like one of these road monsters, but something reasonable, like a 2 seater with lots a bed space. Like an old Chevy or something.
Well, that’s clearly bull. They got the same space and on top of that, they provide cover. Opens up a lot more options for stuff that shouldn’t get wet.
And likewise, you can also park easier with them (they have back windows too). Plus, they are safer. If stuff sticks out of the car that’s a transport hazard right there.
Ok, but it’s clearly not. On more than one occasion, I’ve loaded up large appliances or furniture with a van only to learn that it won’t fit through the back hatch, or there are cubbies and curves inside that cut the corners. Even if you have plenty of empty space inside, you have to fit it through a smaller keyhole. I have been stuck with a half empty back and a tied down hatch because the opening wasn’t big enough to get the whole thing in.
With an open bed truck you can just drop the tailgate or drop it in from above.
I can tell you have a real hard on for vans, but just ignoring facts because they don’t fit your stance is ignorant. I’ve never even owned a truck, so I don’t care about defending their honor or any bullshit like that, but you have to give them credit where it’s due, and they haul like nothing else, even vans.
The number one reason I went with a pickup over a van is that it just looks way better. Vans are boring. But also that my pickup has a 4WD, low-range gear box and a diff lock which vans don’t. It also has a camper shell on it so stuff on the bed stays dry too.
I actually want to get a pick-up truck for furniture, not like one of these road monsters, but something reasonable, like a 2 seater with lots a bed space. Like an old Chevy or something.
Get a van instead. Don’t start becoming part of the problem.
Why not a van? Can typically carry more and keeps it dry.
Not a truck guy, but I’ve had enough vans to know that not having an open top REALLY reduces the potential of what you can put in the back.
Well, that’s clearly bull. They got the same space and on top of that, they provide cover. Opens up a lot more options for stuff that shouldn’t get wet.
And likewise, you can also park easier with them (they have back windows too). Plus, they are safer. If stuff sticks out of the car that’s a transport hazard right there.
Ok, but it’s clearly not. On more than one occasion, I’ve loaded up large appliances or furniture with a van only to learn that it won’t fit through the back hatch, or there are cubbies and curves inside that cut the corners. Even if you have plenty of empty space inside, you have to fit it through a smaller keyhole. I have been stuck with a half empty back and a tied down hatch because the opening wasn’t big enough to get the whole thing in.
With an open bed truck you can just drop the tailgate or drop it in from above.
I can tell you have a real hard on for vans, but just ignoring facts because they don’t fit your stance is ignorant. I’ve never even owned a truck, so I don’t care about defending their honor or any bullshit like that, but you have to give them credit where it’s due, and they haul like nothing else, even vans.
The number one reason I went with a pickup over a van is that it just looks way better. Vans are boring. But also that my pickup has a 4WD, low-range gear box and a diff lock which vans don’t. It also has a camper shell on it so stuff on the bed stays dry too.
Hah, you took the one part that makes a truck stand out from a van, and put a box over it making it a bad van!
My apologies for not consulting your opinion when building out my truck.