If you drive a pickup truck in the suburbs, why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:3 men I know have traded in there minivans or suvs for big pickup trucks. They live in the suburbs and not rural or farming areas and don`t haul lots of stuff around on the weekends. So what is the appeal of a pickup truck? And (a bit unrelated) how many people can fit in the front seat? My son rode in one (a teachers) and he did not have a seat belt. He was in the middle front position. I was shocked and will be complaining to the school.

The fact that this gave you the vapors is says it all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My HOA bans commercial vehicles and trucks.
It’s in the registered documents with the county depository.

If it’s tagged as a truck (registerqtion) it’s banned.

Same for cargo vans. Any name on it or ladder rack it’s banned.

This keeps the community values up.

There is plenty of county streets for overnight parking.

Low class is low class. No thanks. I like the UMC rules.

I use my pickup truck to haul my horse to dressage shows. Sorry to be so low class!

[Anonymous]

I’m a lady and I’m sick of my 2008 CRV. I want a Toyota Tacoma next. Pickups are so comfortable. I love gardening and it would make it so much easier to haul from the nursery etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:3 men I know have traded in there minivans or suvs for big pickup trucks. They live in the suburbs and not rural or farming areas and don`t haul lots of stuff around on the weekends. So what is the appeal of a pickup truck? And (a bit unrelated) how many people can fit in the front seat? My son rode in one (a teachers) and he did not have a seat belt. He was in the middle front position. I was shocked and will be complaining to the school.

They're... "compensating."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My HOA bans commercial vehicles and trucks.
It’s in the registered documents with the county depository.

If it’s tagged as a truck (registerqtion) it’s banned.

Same for cargo vans. Any name on it or ladder rack it’s banned.

This keeps the community values up.

There is plenty of county streets for overnight parking.

Low class is low class. No thanks. I like the UMC rules.

I use my pickup truck to haul my horse to dressage shows. Sorry to be so low class!

Real class would use a Range Rover or Bentayga. Sorry pleb.

[Anonymous]

OP - my DH has owned a truck for over 35 years. We have recently moved to the country, but lived in the suburbs for 33 years.
He used his truck for:
hauling wood he cut
hauling mulch
moving furniture for us and for friends
hauling a Christmas tree
carrying bicycles
hauling stuff to the dump
... and numerous other tasks.

Despite what you think, a pick up truck is quite practical in the suburbs for people who don’t hire out odd jobs. And, his truck is in very nice shape inside and out. Just because it is not “beat up,” it doesn’t mean he doesn’t use it for hauling stuff. A good bed liner helps keep it in good shape.

[Anonymous]

Maybe they do a lot of home projects and need the space for lumber. Maybe they have a hobby that is easier to do with a truck- camping, dirt bikes, something dirty. Maybe they just like having a truck. Maybe they volunteer for something that is easier having a truck- hauling food to shelters or transporting needed items for pet adoption agencies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My HOA bans commercial vehicles and trucks.
It’s in the registered documents with the county depository.

If it’s tagged as a truck (registerqtion) it’s banned.

Same for cargo vans. Any name on it or ladder rack it’s banned.

This keeps the community values up.

There is plenty of county streets for overnight parking.

Low class is low class. No thanks. I like the UMC rules.

I use my pickup truck to haul my horse to dressage shows. Sorry to be so low class!

Real class would use a Range Rover or Bentayga. Sorry pleb.

Says the babbling idiot, who clearly knows less than nothing about towing anything besides her own fat ass.

RR's don't have the capability, torque, wheelbase, rear receiver, rear axle ratio, suspension, transmission, brakes and trailer brake-controller to tow a two-stall single or dual axle horse trailer. You NEED a pick-up, or at the very least, a full-size SUV with a live axle like a Tahoe or Sequoia. A horse trailer weighs about 1,500-2,000 lbs. Another 1,500-1,800 for two horses, and you're way past the 50% tow rating for a RR. A F150 would LAUGH at a load like that. A Superduty wouldn't even know it was back there. But a RR would be struggling mightily, and God help you if you try and make a panic stop.

You really oughta keep your mouth shut when it comes to things you know nothing about.

[Anonymous]

My husband wants one for his 40th; we’ll see.

And oh, he currently drives a Honda Odyssey; yikes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My HOA bans commercial vehicles and trucks.
It’s in the registered documents with the county depository.

If it’s tagged as a truck (registerqtion) it’s banned.

Same for cargo vans. Any name on it or ladder rack it’s banned.

This keeps the community values up.

There is plenty of county streets for overnight parking.

Low class is low class. No thanks. I like the UMC rules.

I use my pickup truck to haul my horse to dressage shows. Sorry to be so low class!

Real class would use a Range Rover or Bentayga. Sorry pleb.

Says the babbling idiot, who clearly knows less than nothing about towing anything besides her own fat ass.

RR's don't have the capability, torque, wheelbase, rear receiver, rear axle ratio, suspension, transmission, brakes and trailer brake-controller to tow a two-stall single or dual axle horse trailer. You NEED a pick-up, or at the very least, a full-size SUV with a live axle like a Tahoe or Sequoia. A horse trailer weighs about 1,500-2,000 lbs. Another 1,500-1,800 for two horses, and you're way past the 50% tow rating for a RR. A F150 would LAUGH at a load like that. A Superduty wouldn't even know it was back there. But a RR would be struggling mightily, and God help you if you try and make a panic stop.

You really oughta keep your mouth shut when it comes to things you know nothing about.

I agree that PP has no idea what she’s talking about, but I would argue that your weights are a bit low. A lightweight 2-horse aluminum bumper pull without a dressing room is more like 2,500 lbs. empty. My Warmblood is almost 1,400 lbs. by himself, but the average horse is around 1,000 lbs. or so.

The pulling isn’t the limiting factor, it’s the stopping! I value my life and horses’ lives too much to haul with something as inadequate as a RR. Nice try, dumbass PP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My HOA bans commercial vehicles and trucks.
It’s in the registered documents with the county depository.

If it’s tagged as a truck (registerqtion) it’s banned.

Same for cargo vans. Any name on it or ladder rack it’s banned.

This keeps the community values up.

There is plenty of county streets for overnight parking.

Low class is low class. No thanks. I like the UMC rules.

I use my pickup truck to haul my horse to dressage shows. Sorry to be so low class!

Real class would use a Range Rover or Bentayga. Sorry pleb.

Says the babbling idiot, who clearly knows less than nothing about towing anything besides her own fat ass.

RR's don't have the capability, torque, wheelbase, rear receiver, rear axle ratio, suspension, transmission, brakes and trailer brake-controller to tow a two-stall single or dual axle horse trailer. You NEED a pick-up, or at the very least, a full-size SUV with a live axle like a Tahoe or Sequoia. A horse trailer weighs about 1,500-2,000 lbs. Another 1,500-1,800 for two horses, and you're way past the 50% tow rating for a RR. A F150 would LAUGH at a load like that. A Superduty wouldn't even know it was back there. But a RR would be struggling mightily, and God help you if you try and make a panic stop.

You really oughta keep your mouth shut when it comes to things you know nothing about.

You're a moron if you think two vehicles with tow ratings 7700lbs+ can't easily tow a horse trailer, and you're obviously a middle-class schlub too as real money would have the help drive the horses and have a chauffeur transport you in a separate vehicle.

[Anonymous]

Another horse person....my 2H gooseneck aluminum trailer weighs 4500 lbs unloaded. Add two horses, tack, hay, water, equipment and you would blow past 7700 lbs. not to mention you physically can’t haul a gooseneck trailer with a SUV. I will never go back to a bumper pull because the gooseneck is much safer/more stable.

You never want to haul anywhere near your max tow capability. I like to keep at least 2500 lbs safety net. Keep in mind this keeps YOU safer when you pull in front of me suddenly as idiots love to do, not realizing it takes time to stop a loaded trailer.

[Anonymous]

I don't care what you do at home, but please don't bring your pickup truck to my huge government parking lot, where the spots are tiny. Trying to park my car between two pickup trucks in the morning and then squeezing my way out of my car is not fun.

Also, you don't need to drive your pickup truck to your office job, so it can sit there all day and then be driven back to your house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't care what you do at home, but please don't bring your pickup truck to my huge government parking lot, where the spots are tiny. Trying to park my car between two pickup trucks in the morning and then squeezing my way out of my car is not fun.

Also, you don't need to drive your pickup truck to your office job, so it can sit there all day and then be driven back to your house.

I don’t have another vehicle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3 men I know have traded in there minivans or suvs for big pickup trucks. They live in the suburbs and not rural or farming areas and don`t haul lots of stuff around on the weekends. So what is the appeal of a pickup truck? And (a bit unrelated) how many people can fit in the front seat? My son rode in one (a teachers) and he did not have a seat belt. He was in the middle front position. I was shocked and will be complaining to the school.

They have teeny little appendage and those pickups compensate for what nature cheated them.

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