Best vehicles for hauling stuff.

"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes) 04/20/2019 at 23:14 • Filed to: None

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I’ve been at my job 2 weeks now & have seen lots of vehicles come thought the yard . I have compiled a list of the worst to best out of 10.

Definitely not this.

10: Lifted trucks. I don’t need to explain.

9: New trucks. Like lifted trucks, but not as bad. The beds are so high up loaded in many sheets of drywall, plywood, etc becomes a pain. E specially when the customer wants to the tailgate up (also applies to 10:).

8: E-Series/Astros/Savannahs: Why do those stupid vans even exist . Compared to modern European work vans they suck. The step in is high up, the low roof is brutal.

7: Any M id-S ize or compact SUV: “Can you cut this down so it will fit in?” Being the great person at customer service I am, I cut it down so they leave happy. Don’t buy 10 ft+ timbers if you don’t have capable vehicle to haul them. It makes others wait longer for me to fill their order, when others wait they get mad. Not good on our end.  

6 : Toyota Tacoma: I see more on weekends when it more homeowners then contractors. They are good trucks for 90% of truck owners, the tailgate is lower then most 1/2 tons . Unless it’s lifted (go back to point 10:).

5: Mid-Size sedans: What, Crazy a sedan ahead of a SUV(you are probably asking your self that) ? Yup. They will have the downsides of suv where you have cut the product down to fit, but the difference being it’s a comfortable hight putting it in.

4: Single Cab/Longbed truck: Now this is also going against point 9:, the difference being. Most SC/LB trucks have a lower tail gate. Also fitting stuff in the bed is much easier as it is a long bed.

3: Dodge Grand Caravans: Seeing one pull in makes me happy. When Dodge designed it they designed it so a 4x8 sheet can fit in with the seats folded. For the avg person if they do lots of home projects they should get one. They are caves.

2: Large E uropean style work vans: Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, Mercedes Sprinter, etc. They are a bit much for the home owner, but for contractors they are perfect. You can also drive a fork lift with pallet into them, but where I work it’s company policy we can’t. The long WB vans are great, they will swallow very long timbers (12ft+) with ease. The load hight is low too.

1: Flat beds (E-Series Chassis cab, Truck chassis cab, etc): Normally when flat beds come though they are getting lots. The up side to this is we can load it on to fork lift then the fork lift can put it on the flat bed. So the loading hight does not matter. 

way2blu does a rev update > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/20/2019 at 23:22

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0: Convertibles

Infinite vertical space for hauling anything you can imagine.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > way2blu does a rev update 04/20/2019 at 23:27

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I did put 14' 2x4's on top of full roll cage i n a Miata last week when is really nice outside.

Nibby > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/20/2019 at 23:29

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what about hearses

AestheticsInMotion > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/20/2019 at 23:29

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It’s a bit messy, but it gets the job done.

I just helped a friend outfit a new work rig. It's a long bed (7ft) Ranger, lowered slightly. It's an absolute joy to use

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/21/2019 at 00:08

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As the owner/operator of two flat bed vehicles, each with their own party trick (one is a tipper, the other can converted to a canvas covered box for travel and camping)...I support your findings.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/21/2019 at 00:09

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A vehicle that is only good for hauling crap at low speeds is also the best vehicle for hauling crap at low speeds.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 04/21/2019 at 00:10

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As long as the sides fold down on the tipper it’s not an issue.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/21/2019 at 00:36

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I was able to take 200 0 lbs of flooring in a 2015 F350. The load height was way too high. But that would have been three   trips in my Isuzu.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Nibby 04/21/2019 at 00:36

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Good for stiffs!

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/21/2019 at 00:52

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From my perspective: I still see the load hight, I rather load up the I suzu 3 times then wear my self out loading a F350 once.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/21/2019 at 01:00

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The Isuzu is more fun to drive as well even with s 2.6L engine.

Longtime Lurker > AestheticsInMotion 04/21/2019 at 01:11

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Lowered longbed Ranger, I would like some pics please.

DipodomysDeserti > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/21/2019 at 02:15

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How about a slammed longboi?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > DipodomysDeserti 04/21/2019 at 02:20

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It would not make it 10ft in to the yard before it get stuck in a hole.

atfsgeoff > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/21/2019 at 02:23

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Is there a reason you can’t use a forklift to load into regular pickup beds?

Tristan > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/21/2019 at 02:25

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Taylor Swift, Imma let you finish, but my Suburban can comfortably fit 4x8 sheets with the third row evicted and the second row folded. Also, barn doors. Y no Suburban on your list?

Gerry197 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/21/2019 at 03:28

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I get the angle you are trying to do here, but in no way is a sedan better than most SUVs and certainly not trucks of any kind.

I own a mid-sized sedan and F150, there is no way its easier to load that sedan over my truck. I could get a good amount  of stuff in my sedan, but it’s a compromise and could damage the fabric and headliner quite easily.

My F150 has a 6.5ft bed, giant box that can hold a ton of stuff. My rear sit flip up in the cab, also can hold a lot of items.

Unless you are 4 feet tall, there is no justifiable way to put a sedan over a truck. Especially compared to a 2wd supercab with a fullsize bed.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/21/2019 at 09:20

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Not an issue...

Ssfancyfresh > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/21/2019 at 11:50

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Incomplete.

I didn’t see the Audi TT on this list.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/21/2019 at 13:50

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Yeah... Not surprised the Euro-design vans are actually better for loading things than actual pickup trucks.

Though with new trucks, there can be a 10 cm height difference or more depending on the model/trim.