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bentring · 05-15-2015, 11:53 AM

I was in a similar situation as you when I signed up here. I happen to install acoustical drop ceilings so I'm quite familiar with you data cable installers.

Regarding your question, yes, it is possible to make a truck more economical than a van, but it depends on which truck and van we are discussing. I'd say with 99% certainty that you don't need a truck for your job.

Assuming you work solo and this is a work only vehicle, I would be looking at hatchbacks or the smaller station wagon type vehicles. With very little ingenuity, a 6 ft ladder and your stock (unless you keep a lot more on hand than they guys around here) will safely fit inside a whole lot of vehicles, where my scaffold was a bit more of a challenge.

If you have a helper at times or you just can't see fitting your stock inside a car/suv, move up to a minivan search and just remove the rear seats. You'll be better off economically than any full size truck.

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bentring EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: west TN Posts: 92 Stream - '16 Volkswagen Jetta 90 day: 33.7 mpg (US) Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	I was in a similar situation as you when I signed up here. I happen to install acoustical drop ceilings so I'm quite familiar with you data cable installers. Regarding your question, yes, it is possible to make a truck more economical than a van, but it depends on which truck and van we are discussing. I'd say with 99% certainty that you don't need a truck for your job. Assuming you work solo and this is a work only vehicle, I would be looking at hatchbacks or the smaller station wagon type vehicles. With very little ingenuity, a 6 ft ladder and your stock (unless you keep a lot more on hand than they guys around here) will safely fit inside a whole lot of vehicles, where my scaffold was a bit more of a challenge. If you have a helper at times or you just can't see fitting your stock inside a car/suv, move up to a minivan search and just remove the rear seats. You'll be better off economically than any full size truck.