R cash
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Post by R cash on Mar 7, 2016 21:43:18 GMT -5
I have been onsite alot lately finding my tundra lacking space and ease of accsess a pain mostly to my knees. Does anyone have any opinions about ford transits or any other oversized toolbox on wheels.
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Post by GhostFist on Mar 8, 2016 5:09:45 GMT -5
I've only had one as a production vehicle rental. I really liked it! Much easier to organize, store, and access your stuff. Better on gas as well. Pickup trucks are fine if you're towing a trailer, filling the bed with gravel and have your gas paid for by a protective deity.
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Post by jozsefkozma on Mar 8, 2016 6:43:19 GMT -5
Your. back will be thankful All the tools can be on board nicely organized with room for material The tall one is the way to go Switched from E-350 to Freightliner in 2005 2009 switched to the long and tall Freightliner
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Post by ohan on Mar 8, 2016 8:02:34 GMT -5
Sprinters appear to be king for the tradesmen in my part of SoCal. I see them everywhere.
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Post by rizzoa13 on Mar 8, 2016 21:56:00 GMT -5
I picked up a 7x12 single axle trailer for $2500 brand new. The absolute best money Ive ever spent. Not only do I get hella space once all racked out, I don't have to insure it every year. My Tundra pulls it like its not even back there and if I want to get it lettered I can still have my personal vehicle without my business plastered on it.
Think about a trailer seriously.
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Post by GhostFist on Mar 9, 2016 5:16:40 GMT -5
Do you have trouble parking your trailer on site? Here in Toronto it's hard enough finding one parking spot, let alone 2. 1 for big foot, the other formats the trailer
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Post by rizzoa13 on Mar 9, 2016 6:41:25 GMT -5
Yea see i work in much more residential areas so there isn't usually a problem. That said if I was in a large city like Philadelphia or New York the trailer might not be the best option.
God call on that.
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Post by madeinthenorth on Mar 9, 2016 17:03:12 GMT -5
Over here in blighty the transit is king. We don't have the room to park trailers. I definitely agree with the benefits of a well thought out van. I apologise for the quality of the photo, but good racking lets you get all your toys in and still get a pallet full of materials dropped inside. (Please note the empty spaces are for the mafell gear currently out on site. I'm not green and black ?)
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Post by jimbouk on Mar 10, 2016 11:26:51 GMT -5
Up the transit boys!
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Post by jozsefkozma on Mar 10, 2016 12:41:51 GMT -5
How well do the tough system brackets work for you
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Post by jimbouk on Mar 10, 2016 14:43:35 GMT -5
How well do the tough system brackets work for you Great, love them. Great to organise and access tools.
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