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Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:29 pm
by ChargerX3
[quote=""Duck Vader""]We thought about that with a sprinter van. After it gets old enough turn it into a mini camper.[/quote]
Sprinter vans have no where near the same cargo space or hauling capacity of the box truck. Certain ones are also known for some expensive issues.

I vote Isuzu or Fuso box truck. Not pretty, but can haul a lot comfortably and get good mileage.
[quote=""DCIV""]Mobile gym. He comes to you!!!


Coop[/quote]

Funny, but not an all out terrible idea. :p

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:31 pm
by vr4
For the record I was talking about the gasser 7.3

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:39 pm
by Duck Vader
[quote=""vr4""]For the record I was talking about the gasser 7.3[/quote]

Well fine then. Lol

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 1:07 am
by Duck Vader
Would I even fit in a fuso?

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 1:49 am
by Chris GTO TT
[quote=""vr4""]For the record I was talking about the gasser 7.3[/quote]

Those are nearly as rare as hen's teeth unfortunately

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 2:06 am
by Duck Vader
That diesel Ford sold for 6k

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 3:39 am
by vr4
[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]Those are nearly as rare as hen's teeth unfortunately[/quote]

Not up here

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 3:51 am
by Chris GTO TT
[quote=""vr4""]Not up here[/quote]

There are 7 within 100 miles of me on car gurus

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:02 am
by vr4
[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]There are 7 within 100 miles of me on car gurus[/quote]California hates trucks

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:05 am
by Chris GTO TT
Searched 2019+ F250s:
58 with 6.7 diesel
33 with 6.2 flex fuel
11 with 7.3 gas

Those include trucks I could have shipped in which is the reason this list says 11 with the 7.3 gas because 4 can be shipped in.

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:33 am
by Duck Vader

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:54 am
by Chris GTO TT

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 2:31 pm
by mjannusch
Get a Suburban and swap in a Duramax.

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:06 pm
by alienviking
Sell the Outback and get a newer truck that can function both as a DD and for your hauling if you insist on buying one.

If not - buy a box truck.

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:54 pm
by Duck Vader
Outback is way too comfortable and versatile and I love the damn thing. It still puts a smile on my face, gets decent mpg, perfect camping rig, easy to drive and park, etc. No way I'm selling that anytime soon.

Depends on where I can set up my gym. If I do a dual warehouse/store front location it would make sense to get a box truck with dock height access. If not I'd look at lower stuff or pick up trucks. I could even put the gym logo and all that on the side of a box truck.

Not buying something until I get a physical gym location.

For the next few trips I'll either rent a van/truck or a trailer if I can't get what I need into the back of the Subaru. Picking up some large items soon and not sure if I want to try and get them into the Subaru or if I should just rent a trailer.

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 5:08 pm
by alienviking
Box truck with a lift tailgate > loading a pickup truck. I've loaded far too many loads at the farm both ways..

Opening a business = reduce expenses as much as possible.

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 5:17 pm
by Duck Vader
That will probably be the route I go. Need to see how much is left and what kind of loans and grants I can get as well.

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 5:29 pm
by Chris GTO TT
[quote=""alienviking""]Box truck with a lift tailgate > loading a pickup truck. I've loaded far too many loads at the farm both ways..

Opening a business = reduce expenses as much as possible.[/quote]

:smartie:

I'd also rent for a year or two before buying for a couple of reasons. First it saves money in the short term while you're getting established. Second you can try a few different things, box trucks, sprinter vans, box truck and towing a trailer, etc. Figure out what you like and then buy when income is more stable.

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 5:35 pm
by ChargerX3
[quote=""alienviking""]Box truck with a lift tailgate > loading a pickup truck. I've loaded far too many loads at the farm both ways..

Opening a business = reduce expenses as much as possible.[/quote]

Quoted again for truth.

Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 9:36 pm
by Duck Vader