• The_v@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    A huge pickup truck never makes any sense whether it’s lifted or not.

    Huge semi-trucks or box trucks make sense to move lots of cargo.

    Vans make sense if you want to move people/tools etc securely.

    Smaller pickup trucks make sense for moving a few people and doing some dirty work.

    A smaller lifted 4x4 pickup truck makes sense for driving off road. They are unstable at higher speeds and should stay off-road. All lifted vehicles should be banned on paved roads in my opinion.

    A half-ton 4x4 truck makes sense if you move a moderate amount of cargo, drive on dirt roads/adverse conditions a lot, tow 90% of recreational vehicles/boats, up to 10K lbs. A van likely would also be a good choice.

    What roll does an oversized pickup truck play that other formfactors don’t do better? An oversized pickup truck is always pure vanity.