Anyone Go From A Van To A Pick-up ?

painterofeveryt

thinking of doing the same thing,but have been in a van for 15 years or so...was it a tough switch ? ? or do you love the truck more then the van now ? thanks

KENNEDY

I'm thinking about going from a truck to a van, but can't seem to force myself to do it. I tried with the last vehicle I bought and at the end came home with another truck.

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Sean Kennedy
St. Louis Painting Contractor
Kennedy Painting LLC

Richard

painter--I'm curious why you are thinking of making the switch?

I couldn't wait to stop working out of my truck when I finally got my van. I can't list any advantages to working out of a truck, as a painter.

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Rich

Danahy

I made the switch. A few things I like are; It's a really cool truck, no more smellin' the paint trays/fumes etc in the cab, cab heats up / cools down really quick. Additional security, 2 places to break in now instead of just 1. Turns into a really fun non painting vehicle when needed.

I have made a custom built flat top for myself - very heavy duty, but removable if needed, slide out tray for the stuff inside the box.

Can't think of anything I miss about the van..?

painterofeveryt

well considering buying a new van or a truck and the prices are a tad cheaper for a truck as opposed to a van,but still leaning towards a van.......

Richard

--buying new huh!? cool, I haven't had a new vehicle yet...I wish you luck, as I know the prices are ridiculous.
--I have always bought used and usually stay around 10K max. I personally dont ever want to invest in a new vehicle, to me paying my $200/mo. payment is enough. Some guys though are paying 400-500 per month . I dont think I'd ever be able to justify that.

Have you narrowed down what model vehicle you might want yet?

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Rich

painterofeveryt

sorry not sure if it will be brand new again or not, chevy... probably a 1500,too much money for me right now for new...time will tell !

Teetorbilt

It seems as though I've posted this a thousand times. NEVER buy new!

My wife and I have both been in car sales. I was just car scum, she went on to F&I. They are the second layer of scum.

Always buy vehicles with the new knocked off of them, you'll save at least 10% right off of the top.

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4thGeneration

A friend of mine who is in the service has a buddy who is also in the sevice, but was once in car sales. He said to only pay dealer invoice, maybe $100 more because even at dealer invoice they make a killing. When a salesperson asks for down, does it go partially to them or the whole thing?

Teetorbilt

The salesman gets a cash spif the same day. You throw that money away. The dealer will do just fine on the factory incentives, they could give them away at invoice all day long.

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BMAN

I like my truck/trailer combo for a many reasons. Most important is that the tools stay on the job if I have to go out on estimates or to the paint store. My crew can keep working. I also plow in the winter so a van would make that a tough job. Its more of a swiss army thing, it does more and makes me more money.

paintr56

I drive a truck with a man lift in the summer and a van in the winter. I think I like the idea of the truck better. It has utility boxes and is easy to organise and work out of. Never a problem with long ladders. The van has racks that I take off most of the time due to the wind noise. The truck is a 1986 with no comforts and the van I bought as a two year old never licensed dealer vehicle in 03, It is fully loaded so I do preffer the van in reality.

Jim Bunton

straight line

Pick- up trucks are better for bulky items,plywood,lumber,etc.Vans have the edge with tools,small items and best of all,no digging snow out of the back to find something.

SgtBaldy

I found that with a van all i did was stockpile a bunch of stuff i never need. I keep only what I need with a truck.

I also empty all expensive tools out of the truck every night so they don't stay out in vehicle to get stolen.

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