Work Truck

[Bobhook149]

What kind of work vehicles do you guys use? Van, Box Truck, Truck? Brand? What do you think of it?

 

[stickboy1375]

Van, pretty loud inside with everything rattling around, nothing the radio cant fix though, just don't try to have a conversation with anyone riding shotgun though.

 

[480sparky]

I'll take a full size van any day.

 

[brantmacga]

i ride in a crew cab pickup.

i was looking for a utility body to put in the rear, but haven't been able to find one that fits my chassis.

i've been hauling a cargo trailer for years but parked it a month or two ago; gas mileage goes from 13mpg to 20mpg w/o the trailer.

i'm working on a setup for the bed right now that sits on a short platform that i can easily remove w/ the forklift when i need my bed space back. and i'm going to get a single side rack that comes off in a couple of minutes.

the trailer was nice because i've put all types of storage bins and racks in it, but i was carrying a lot of excess quantities.

most of my service work involves very little materials. and the extra gas, wear on the suspension and tires is a complete waste i think.

 

[quogueelectric]

Crew cab pickup for me never enough room no matter what I ride but it looks sharp and is comfortable to drive. Custom cap on back enough to store lots of material.

 

[JFletcher]

Extended cab truck with camper shell and ladder "rack". GMC K1500, though I've never had to use the 4wd to get to or off a job site. It's a pain to get in and out of the bed, and takes a fair amount of time to organize. 16mpg highway/ 12 city ain't too great either, but it's paid for.

 

[GUNNING]

Ford 1999 E250 no dents, no payments, with a new transmission.

 

[danger30]

I've got a load n' go transferable truck box by Fleetwest on a one ton diesel. Absolutely love the option of dropping it on the weekends to go play with the family.

 

[al hildenbrand]

Full size 1 ton van, smallest engine, stick. Hand built the shelving the way I wanted it.

 

[al hildenbrand]

Does anyone have the link to George's "Pimp My Ride" thread? I did some searching, but didn't succeed in locating the thread.

 

[480sparky]

Does anyone have the link to George's "Pimp My Ride" thread? I did some searching, but didn't succeed in locating the thread.

http://forums.mikeholt.com/showpost.php?p=769376&postcount=10

 

[Rewire]

Went to cargo vans a few years back and now I wouldn't use anything else.

 

[al hildenbrand]

http://forums.mikeholt.com/showpost.php?p=769376&postcount=10

Ken, that only mentions the thread? . . . just saying.

 

[480sparky]

Ken, that only mentions the thread? . . . just saying.

That's the only reference I could find posted by Goerge. I thought there was a thread titled "Pimp My Ride" as well.

Maybe we suffer from some sort of mass hallucination?

 

[al hildenbrand]

Ah. I finally figured out where to find the one and only Original "Pimp My Ride" thread.

Regrettably, link rot and the upgrading of the forum software (two times, I believe) has substantially diminished the content of the thread.

Ah, well.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I think I have the one you want. Click here

 

[al hildenbrand]

Thanks, Dennis and Ken!

:smile:

 

[secelectric]

I have been using a Chevy Express Cargo van for almost a year. Much better than my pick-up. Just need shelving. Easy to get in and out of.

 

[220/221]

We do a lot of small jobs and service work.

The best move we ever made was when we went to 16' box vans.

 

[bradleyelectric]

We do a lot of small jobs and service work.

The best move we ever made was when we went to 16' box vans.

Do you belong to any trade or business group?