What's your vehicle?

Since I sparked so much conversation with my first post I figured my next one should be one that’s more informative for me. I currently don’t have a personal vehicle, I drive a company vehicle on a daily basis for my regular 40 hr week job. So I’m trying to decide what would be the best vehicle to buy for my business. I was thinking maybe A Ford transit. They seem to have enough room and would be decent on gas, does anyone out use one for there business?

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I’ve worked out of a ford transit, GMC safaris, a two door cavalier, a pick up truck, and several different cargo vans…

By far my favorite is my pick up truck, but for ease of storage and keeping everything safe/locked but not sacrificing storage space in the vehicle… I would say get a cargo van of some kind. The transit was good though, just a little too small for my liking. Everything can be made to fit, we had WFP set ups in every van and my truck as well.

If you’re looking to add power washing down the line, which I suggest highly, then I would get a small cargo van or a pick up truck with a commercial cap set up.

I always see a lot of places that have the old electrical company cargo vans or pick up trucks that have the commercial caps and all the storage compartments set to. They have upwards of 50k miles on them typically, but if you’re using it only to clean windows part time that is sufficient, the cost was always good too… under $12k typically

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I have a Ranger with a cap and ladder rack but I think I would prefer a small van like a transit.

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I had a Nissan NV200, and I loved it. 4 cylinder, real cheap on gas.
If youre planning on buying it from the dealer, shop around.
I saw a brand new one online from a dealer about 50miles from me for $16500 out the door. It was a 2015, left over from one of their other dealers, just got left behind in the parking lot and never got sold.
I got mine for $19500 out the door with a free ladder rack and cage up fitting package.

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Don’t think it really matters what you drive. What decides the best vehicle for you really is the type of work you plan on doing and the equipment required for it.

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2002 GMC Safari, AWD, 6 cylinder. Good for hauling lots of stuff and safe storage but blah gas mileage of usually 12-14 MPG.

Since I am expanding my route this year it would be nice to have gas mileage in the 25 MPG range. Vehicle expenses, especially gas, can be very annoying for routes that are spread out, which is probably common for most new businesses.

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I drive a ram 1500 to pull my blind cleaning trailer around. Finally hired a guy and am in the process of buying a Nissan NV200 for 12K. 35000 miles, super nice Thule roof rack, new stereo system (which is awesome cause Im an audio guy). And its black like my truck. 6 feet of space for my stackable ladder and step ladder. It’s perfect. Also 25 mpg in the city.

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I like small vans and mini vans. Easy to drive and everything inside the van under lock and key. (I use stack ladders)

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I use a 2015 Ford Transit and love it. I bought the non cargo version in case I needed it to transport the family. The seats lay down flat and allow tons of room. I was sold on the fact the the newer ones have a lower roof line allowing me to park in the garage with the ladders on the rack. I also like a van for the added security of having everything inside.

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That transit is beautiful. I think my next vehicle will be something like that.

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Love the setup!

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What kind of drawer slides did you use?

I made them. Out of rollers and some 1.25" tubing.

Is it full bed??

I love your setup. I would like to see how it looks inside when you open the side door or maybe even short video of the inside would be great. If you want to…:wink:

Yes but the slide will only pull out 6.5 foot or so

iv had 4 of these ageing citroen vans in 8 years . the main reason i stick with them is the seats are very comfortable. there is a car version of this van and the seats are not so firm .whoever designed the seats got it right. iv not ever had any back problems ,prior to these vans i had suffered

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I love those little Euro vans. When travelling through different European countries I found myself taking almost as many photos of these cool vans in their many varieties then I did tourist attractions!

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Whats the wfp set up? Is there a tank and pump in the back?