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mrweasellast Saturday at 3:21 PM3 repliesview on HN

Someone pointed out that a lot of US builders will drive pickups truck, and that it's kinda doesn't make sense, why don't they drive a van? Depending on the trade and location builders and contractors here will drive something like a VW Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Toyota HiAce or a Peugeot Partner. The Sprinter will fit e.g. your plywood, others will have mounts on the side or roof to transport material.

They won't act as a large wheelbarrow though, not well at least.


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kube-systemlast Saturday at 3:59 PM

Tradespeople in the US often have both vans and trucks, depending on how they want to use them. Both are very common.

delichonlast Saturday at 3:46 PM

None will tow my 30' fifth wheel very far.

sgtlast Saturday at 4:02 PM

There's not enough room in a van. You need a F350 super duty to properly haul stuff.