Trucks....what is the appeal?
Sep 2nd 2016, 5:44 pm
#106
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Re: Trucks....what is the appeal?
I submit that this is not a practical option.
If the bed is open then the groceries are rained and snowed upon; few groceries benefit from such a soaking.
If the bed is covered by a tonneau cover then the groceries slither to the cab end leaving the unpacker with the choice of unfastening and refastening the cover or flattening out and squishing under the cover to retrieve them. I tend to adopt the later course, emerging with pieces of straw and patches of questionable fluids on my clothing. That's acceptable in a rural context but, of course, the typical truck owner lives in a suburb where such conduct will set the Buckets clucking.
If the bed is open then the groceries are rained and snowed upon; few groceries benefit from such a soaking.
If the bed is covered by a tonneau cover then the groceries slither to the cab end leaving the unpacker with the choice of unfastening and refastening the cover or flattening out and squishing under the cover to retrieve them. I tend to adopt the later course, emerging with pieces of straw and patches of questionable fluids on my clothing. That's acceptable in a rural context but, of course, the typical truck owner lives in a suburb where such conduct will set the Buckets clucking.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...d_i=3147767011
or these
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-05060-...SFAFKNXZY2ARVC
Problem solved.
Last edited by Siouxie; Sep 2nd 2016 at 5:46 pm.
Sep 2nd 2016, 5:54 pm
#107
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Re: Trucks....what is the appeal?
Get one of these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...d_i=3147767011
or these
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-05060-...SFAFKNXZY2ARVC
Problem solved.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...d_i=3147767011
or these
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-05060-...SFAFKNXZY2ARVC
Problem solved.
- put the groceries in the cab
or
- don't take the truck to the shops, use the car.
Sep 2nd 2016, 7:51 pm
#108
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Re: Trucks....what is the appeal?
Mind you, my Odyssey doesn't have any of the mod cons that the one in that article has - I went out of my way to choose a model that didn't come wiht options like a DVD or video gaming system. The number of kids I see glued to cartoons even for a 5-minute hop across suburbia from yoga class to yogurt bar is absolutely staggering. Look out of the bloody windows, will you please, and watch the real world!
Sep 2nd 2016, 11:21 pm
#109
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Re: Trucks....what is the appeal?
You presumably have the previous model, more boxy Pathfinder frame on chassis rather than the blander (IMHO) current model so beloved by BristolUK.
I rather liked them but then the days of boxy SUV's seem to be past. Everything is curvy now including my current ride. (Pictured).
Although it's not on the list of Soccer Mom mobiles, it surely is dead in that supposed demographic. However since I loath soccer in any shape or form & hockey ditto, and because I'm, well, a Dad, I guess mine will have to be a "Ballet Dad" ride!
I rather liked them but then the days of boxy SUV's seem to be past. Everything is curvy now including my current ride. (Pictured).Although it's not on the list of Soccer Mom mobiles, it surely is dead in that supposed demographic. However since I loath soccer in any shape or form & hockey ditto, and because I'm, well, a Dad, I guess mine will have to be a "Ballet Dad" ride!
Sep 3rd 2016, 2:08 am
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Sep 3rd 2016, 7:08 pm
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Re: Trucks....what is the appeal?
Yes I have the previous model- tank like, pulls the boat with plenty of grunt. It also holds huge amounts. Just eyeball comparison, it looks like it has a fair bit more capacity to the new curvy version. Is yours a Santa Fe? We looked at these but the towing capacity of the previous version I think was lower- yours matches mine for towing capacity. There is a threshold size of SUV, slightly smaller can only pull 3000lbs, bigger can haul 5000lbs- good for a reasonable size boat. Obviously trailers need a truck
Sep 3rd 2016, 9:06 pm
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Re: Trucks....what is the appeal?
Lowes has a fab van rental where you can get 90 mins in a huge chevy chitbox for $21 all in. For urban dwellers with a lowes 10 mins away, probably worth buying one sheet of drywall (you do need to buy something at the store) if you need to shift furniture etc.
Making trucks even more redundant.
But having previously been a proud owner of an FSO 125P pickup, redundant, but still ever so sexeeeeeee
Making trucks even more redundant.
But having previously been a proud owner of an FSO 125P pickup, redundant, but still ever so sexeeeeeee
Sep 3rd 2016, 10:34 pm
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Re: Trucks....what is the appeal?
Lowes has a fab van rental where you can get 90 mins in a huge chevy chitbox for $21 all in. For urban dwellers with a lowes 10 mins away, probably worth buying one sheet of drywall (you do need to buy something at the store) if you need to shift furniture etc.
Making trucks even more redundant.
But having previously been a proud owner of an FSO 125P pickup, redundant, but still ever so sexeeeeeee
Making trucks even more redundant.
But having previously been a proud owner of an FSO 125P pickup, redundant, but still ever so sexeeeeeee
U Haul is likely the least stringent place to rent, although they charge mileage on top of the 19.95 + tax and if you choose to buy their insurance.
Sep 4th 2016, 1:29 am
#116
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Re: Trucks....what is the appeal?
My small pickup was in the shop for a couple of days and they gave me a Ford Focus loaner.
It's so low to the ground.
When I first sat into it, I thought I had missed the seat and was falling on the ground.
I only had it for a couple of days, so I never figured out how to get out of it without skinning my knees.
My pickup has a step on the outside to get into it, so I think I'll stick with it thanks.
It's so low to the ground.
When I first sat into it, I thought I had missed the seat and was falling on the ground.
I only had it for a couple of days, so I never figured out how to get out of it without skinning my knees.
My pickup has a step on the outside to get into it, so I think I'll stick with it thanks.
Sep 4th 2016, 2:45 am
#118
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Sep 4th 2016, 6:19 am
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Re: Trucks....what is the appeal?
A Ford Focus is low?
My last car in the UK was so low that I didn't have to wait for the security guard to open the barrier at work, because I could just drive under it...
And opening the bonnet to put the groceries in the front often got some bemused looks outside Sainsbury's.
My last car in the UK was so low that I didn't have to wait for the security guard to open the barrier at work, because I could just drive under it...
And opening the bonnet to put the groceries in the front often got some bemused looks outside Sainsbury's.
Sep 4th 2016, 6:39 am
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Re: Trucks....what is the appeal?
And here was Mark driving down to Sainsburys with his mate Barry
Last edited by Stinkypup; Sep 4th 2016 at 7:03 am. Reason: Sorry Mark, Tesco on Monday, Sainsburys on Thursday, pension day