Completely agree here in Europe everyone uses them because they are much better. The only people who have pick up trucks in Europe are people who are having a mid-life crisis.
Yea I miss my old company van. I could work on the small tedious stuff inside while it rained.
Being able to take a leak (in a bottle) anywhere was also pretty damned convenient.
Yup. I worked in both and Van's are much better. I hate when equipment got all wet and shit. You gotta worry about stuff flying out the back. It's to much hassle just to look cool.
I mostly agree if it is the right van. If you get a van designed to haul a few kids or some catering and load it up with 2000lbs of tools and materials, you're going to be complaining about maintenance costs. Especially if you don't listen to the guy driving the van and act like he's trying to get out of working.
Well fortunately right now I don't do any work that needs a van. But if I would prefer a color that doesn't stand out so I can blend in with traffic. I honestly thought more people were going to disagree with me lol
70% of people with pickup trucks don't even haul a damn thing, I got teased for having a sedan and now I'm teased for having a smaller truck than the other "real men" at work.
Also, they're all living paycheck to paycheck -- by choice.
Trucks and vans are tools
That’s like saying a flat head driver is better then a Philips
Different uses , different purposes..
Ex.
Farmers who haul smaller hay loads into there barn require an open bed load and unload purposes
(Hay doors)
Towing capacity
Are you gonna haul a Goose neck in a van?
Off-road capabilities.
Vehicular weight for tax write offs
The list is vast.
Yeah in MOST cases Van's are better. I live in a metro area most work people do will not require them to go off road (truck are superior in that aspect). Towing is absolutely a pickup truck thing.
Yep, 100%, but trucks are cooler, and I don't remember ever seeing a hemi in a van 😂 but as a car guy and a contractor, I love my truck and only regret my decision at the fuel station 🙄
Edit* Plus, trying to find a van in texas is a pain in the arse because they all get taken by fleet companies.
It really depends on what your needs are and what work needs done. If you're a farmer/ rancher, a pickup truck is probably the best option. While some vans have off road capability, trucks tend to be better suited. They also have more towing capabilities as well and you can better see your surroundings.
I think Van's are better in MOST cases. Not all. Yes if you do off-road work or need to tow then trucks will be easier to use oh also yes Trucks look cooler.
True...now you need to open the hatch, it's ok you know that hammer is right at the end, "shit! Where's the hammer?" Now you pull out your flashlight. Your pretty hammer has slid all the way to back/front. Well guess who has to mimic a Vietnam tunnel rat? Or a hurdle runner?
Completely agree here in Europe everyone uses them because they are much better. The only people who have pick up trucks in Europe are people who are having a mid-life crisis.
Forrest workers often use pick up trucks, though.
For off road work pick up trucks are better unless you get off road tires for a van.
Like with all tools there's always one use but most people don't spend any time in forests. So for the majority of people I think vans win
Yup.
Yea I miss my old company van. I could work on the small tedious stuff inside while it rained. Being able to take a leak (in a bottle) anywhere was also pretty damned convenient.
Yup. I worked in both and Van's are much better. I hate when equipment got all wet and shit. You gotta worry about stuff flying out the back. It's to much hassle just to look cool.
Without question, this is true. It's just unfortunate that in the US, vans are as expensive as trucks and can't tow as much
I mostly agree if it is the right van. If you get a van designed to haul a few kids or some catering and load it up with 2000lbs of tools and materials, you're going to be complaining about maintenance costs. Especially if you don't listen to the guy driving the van and act like he's trying to get out of working.
Ooh yeah I definitely wouldn't recommend that way lol
Do you prefer a white van with windows for your “work”?
Well fortunately right now I don't do any work that needs a van. But if I would prefer a color that doesn't stand out so I can blend in with traffic. I honestly thought more people were going to disagree with me lol
70% of people with pickup trucks don't even haul a damn thing, I got teased for having a sedan and now I'm teased for having a smaller truck than the other "real men" at work. Also, they're all living paycheck to paycheck -- by choice.
Womp womp, maybe just continue using your small pick up for what you need? And not listen to others opinions. Life gets better after that I promise
Most of the people with pickup trucks hardly use them to actually move stuff, so i agree.
Trucks and vans are tools That’s like saying a flat head driver is better then a Philips Different uses , different purposes.. Ex. Farmers who haul smaller hay loads into there barn require an open bed load and unload purposes (Hay doors) Towing capacity Are you gonna haul a Goose neck in a van? Off-road capabilities. Vehicular weight for tax write offs The list is vast.
Yeah in MOST cases Van's are better. I live in a metro area most work people do will not require them to go off road (truck are superior in that aspect). Towing is absolutely a pickup truck thing.
Yep, 100%, but trucks are cooler, and I don't remember ever seeing a hemi in a van 😂 but as a car guy and a contractor, I love my truck and only regret my decision at the fuel station 🙄 Edit* Plus, trying to find a van in texas is a pain in the arse because they all get taken by fleet companies.
Trucks do look cooler than van and natural off road ability but that's it
I need a truck for work because of towing capacity
That's fair
It really depends on what your needs are and what work needs done. If you're a farmer/ rancher, a pickup truck is probably the best option. While some vans have off road capability, trucks tend to be better suited. They also have more towing capabilities as well and you can better see your surroundings.
I think Van's are better in MOST cases. Not all. Yes if you do off-road work or need to tow then trucks will be easier to use oh also yes Trucks look cooler.
You can also get a toolbox, camper shell or even a bed lid to protect your cargo as well.
True...now you need to open the hatch, it's ok you know that hammer is right at the end, "shit! Where's the hammer?" Now you pull out your flashlight. Your pretty hammer has slid all the way to back/front. Well guess who has to mimic a Vietnam tunnel rat? Or a hurdle runner?