russell

moving to gold coast in october but wondered why you dont see many tradesmen with vans it all seems to be utes is there any reason why.

surely its easier to pick up materials and leave tools in a van rather than a ute
and less chance of getting tools nicked.
by the way im talking from personal experiance ive had pickups and vans and find a van much more practical
any info appreciated

moneypenny20

The dog needs fresh air

russell

could always buy a trailer for the dog

moneypenny20

Not thought of that. Neither has anyone else

BadgeIsBack

Vans look crap. Utes look cool. Add in dual cab and 4x4 and they have use as well. A van is just a shell with 4 wheels.

KerryRyan

Hi,

Ryan will getting a transit over there as he is a joiner so has lots of tools to lug about, he has this one there is all racked out for his tools so it still has enough room for materials.

What job do you do

russell

hi kerry im also a joiner i was wondering if the reason they didnt have vans was in parts of glasgow you are not allowed to park your van in residential areas although most people dont bother just the odd few

KerryRyan

Oh i dont no, Ryan is gutted he is getting rid of the Nailed On Work Bus they are quite close. He will be getting one over there, as a pick-up wont be much use, as you will no you need that many tools. It wont be so bad at first as he is going to go employed till he finds his feet then hopfully he will then go solo like he is here.

Were are you planning on going, we are going Cairns, we just started the process so will be 14-18 month yet, how far are you.

Hope thing goes well

Kerry

KerryRyan

sorry just read gold coast in october, silly me

the plumber

I have a duel cab ute (Triton )........but have just bought a van.....have finally realized van's make more sense......by the way , you are starting to see more vans on the road....!

all the best plumb.....

Bernieboy

Oh god thats all oz needs is loads of white vans with shit drivers eating thier lunch and talking on the mobile at the same time:

KerryRyan

That must just be were your from, we don't talk with our mouths full here

cresta57

Most tradies have a Ute as it's simply more practicle to have one. Chippies usually tow a builders trailer with their tools in, the compressor sits on the A-bar the tools inside the trailer.
We tow a builders trailer as it's easier than emptying the Ute each Friday ready for a fishing or camping trip. The Ute serves a dual purpose as it also tows the boat.

KerryRyan

We do have a trailer but it is one of the tall Ifor Williams it would do the job if it was racked out but the van is much easier for getting parked taking to peoples houses etc, will just have to see what happens. Did you take over your trailer just wondered if its like taking a vehicle with tax or anything like that
Cheers

cresta57

No problem taking a Ute & trailer here, most blocks here are min 5 acres so plenty of parking space. I had a white van in the U.K it stayed there