Tile Guy Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I am a tile contractor who just got sick and tired of loading and unloading tools out of a full sized truck. Kept my truck for larger jobs. My new to me 2017 Connect XL LWB is perfect for every day driving to and from the job. I'm loving it! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Jeff, the van won't replace your truck. You will find that the van can be an advantage. You can set up shelving, and keep all your tools in the van. Then use the truck for heavy loads. With the van, I use the truck a lot less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 A van + trailer has much more function than a truck unless you need 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tile Guy Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 That's what I'm thinking. Truck to haul big stuff, go to the dump, etc. No reason to drive a 12 mpg truck to the job site after all the materials and tools are there. I'm loving my new daily driver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Or you could have 2 vans , 2 pickups and several trailers if you can't make up your mind. Tile Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 On 2/3/2021 at 12:16 PM, G B L said: Or you could have 2 vans , 2 pickups and several trailers if you can't make up your mind. Expand I have been contemplating getting a box trailer so I can take care of all kinds of hauling with one van. I sometimes transport large electronic devices which need to be plastic wrapped when on a flatbed trailer. This has gotten old and takes too much time and is never 100% water tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Before I bought a van, I thought about a commercial top for the truck bed. It's a trade off. The van does not tow or haul as much weight. But gets better mileage, and I have 7 passenger seating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/3/2021 at 2:47 PM, mrtn said: getting a box trailer Expand Very Handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 5:32 AM, G B L said: Very Handy Expand Absolutely. I need a much bigger one than my Cargo Connect. 12 ft long and 5'10" tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 That looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 12:05 PM, mrtn said: 12 ft long and 5'10" tall. Expand Well that will be a Good test for the TC . You will need to be careful. It will be very easy to over stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 On 2/9/2021 at 1:58 PM, G B L said: Well that will be a Good test for the TC . You will need to be careful. It will be very easy to over stuff. Expand Overstuffing is not an issue. I have a very specific use for it, light but large loads: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 On 2/9/2021 at 7:19 PM, mrtn said: Overstuffing is not an issue Expand Nice, you have more self control than I do. I find that it is very hard to match the inflow to the outflow . The enclosed trailer is great because eliminates having to unload the Item because of weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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