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Originally Posted by ctmaybury@yahoo.com
I agree that most people don't need a truck, but for some of us, it is essential.
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Oh, they definitely have their uses.
But the most common load here in Europe is an LPG tank
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
IIRC it had to do more with the tax structure that benefitted vehicles with a separated load compartment
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The seperate loadbed is a factor in qualifying as a (light) truck - but same goes for a van (even with extra row of seats and separated passenger compartment).
Legislation is eating away at the "passenger-trucks' " benefits though.
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Sometimes it may be actually easier to haul something bulkier with a pick-up instead of a van
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Trailer ... even less restrictions
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IIRC only a few years ago pick-ups could be classified as a passenger vehicle in Europe, in order to follow the same speed limits of cars instead of the ones meant for trucks.
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We have the same speed limitsfor light trucks & passenger vehicles
Might change in future though, putting trucks at a disadvantage.