Mainly, it's cultural. I remember challenging my friend on why he wanted to drop $50K on a large truck. His only practical reason was it would be easier to pack

Mainly, it's cultural. I remember challenging my friend on why he wanted to drop $50K on a large truck. His only practical reason was it would be easier to pack for camping trips. American's tend to buy excess space that is rarely used. A big truck for those few times a year you have to haul something. A big house for the annual Thanksgiving dinner.