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I think in this case it's more likely that the US government wanted to have light trucks be fairly accessible to individuals that needed them, and somehow it be

I think in this case it's more likely that the US government wanted to have light trucks be fairly accessible to individuals that needed them, and somehow it became a cultural icon to have a pick-up truck that doesn't ever pick anything up. Now we're here and it's a hot-button cultural issue proxied as "the left is trying to change my lifestyle, not over my dead body." I don't blame the government for not seeing a need to regulate this decades ago. Really, who in their right mind would want such a difficult to park, more expensive, less economic vehicle if they didn't need it, right?

shaftway 3y ago
> somehow it became a cultural icon to have a pick-up truck that doesn't ever pick anything up This is actually the struggle I'm going through right now. I rarely need to cart around something large, but when I do it's something large. Like a few full sheets of plywood over 40 miles. I really don't want a pickup for the other 98% of the time, but there isn't really a viable option for renting a pickup for a few hours.
- matthewaveryusa 3y ago
  I would say optimize for the 98%. I've used renorun and paid for delivery, but they aren't available in all markets, that would be the #1 choice. #2 would be a roof rack. renorun stopped serving my area (boston) so I use my tiny hr-v (the old one based on the fit frame.) and I throw plywood and drywall sheets on the roof rack all the time. Only 6 sheets at a time, and you need to have a 3/8 plywood sheet on the bottom so the drywall doesn't snap, but it's been pretty adequate. I never used the home depot truck rental because you have to drive it back -- not a great option I think.
  - shaftway 3y ago
    I never used it because last time I asked they told me I have to be buying something that needs it, like an appliance. Wood didn't count. So maybe that is an option, but.... > By the time you turn 35, you're in a blood feud with either Lowes or Home Depot, and have sworn vengeance against a minimum of two major airlines. [1] My blood feud is with Home Depot, and Lowe's near me doesn't have a rental program. [1] https://twitter.com/KBSpangler/status/1551715401033302016 https://twitter.com/KBSpangler/status/1551715401033302016
- OGWhales 3y ago
  > but there isn't really a viable option for renting a pickup for a few hours. Really? I did exactly that this weekend and it was easy and didn't cost that much. I figure with how rarely I need one, renting a truck when needed is much cheaper than owning one. Added benefit is that I'm not constantly being asked to have my truck borrowed by friends and family.
- MattSayar 3y ago
  Put a tow hitch on your car for a couple hundred bucks. Rent a trailer from Uhaul for $20 for a day.
  - shaftway 3y ago
    This is probably the winning move.
- s1artibartfast 3y ago
  My solution is two cars. An efficient commuter a truck for hauling and recreation. It is a shame that registration and insurance doesn't operate on miles driven, and disincentives this.
- NoGravitas 3y ago
  Really? Where I am, U-Haul in-town pickup truck rental is pretty cheap.

shaftway 3y ago

> somehow it became a cultural icon to have a pick-up truck that doesn't ever pick anything up This is actually the struggle I'm going through right now. I rarely need to cart around something large, but when I do it's something large. Like a few full sheets of plywood over 40 miles. I really don't want a pickup for the other 98% of the time, but there isn't really a viable option for renting a pickup for a few hours.

matthewaveryusa 3y ago
I would say optimize for the 98%. I've used renorun and paid for delivery, but they aren't available in all markets, that would be the #1 choice. #2 would be a roof rack. renorun stopped serving my area (boston) so I use my tiny hr-v (the old one based on the fit frame.) and I throw plywood and drywall sheets on the roof rack all the time. Only 6 sheets at a time, and you need to have a 3/8 plywood sheet on the bottom so the drywall doesn't snap, but it's been pretty adequate. I never used the home depot truck rental because you have to drive it back -- not a great option I think.
- shaftway 3y ago
  I never used it because last time I asked they told me I have to be buying something that needs it, like an appliance. Wood didn't count. So maybe that is an option, but.... > By the time you turn 35, you're in a blood feud with either Lowes or Home Depot, and have sworn vengeance against a minimum of two major airlines. [1] My blood feud is with Home Depot, and Lowe's near me doesn't have a rental program. [1] https://twitter.com/KBSpangler/status/1551715401033302016 https://twitter.com/KBSpangler/status/1551715401033302016
OGWhales 3y ago
> but there isn't really a viable option for renting a pickup for a few hours. Really? I did exactly that this weekend and it was easy and didn't cost that much. I figure with how rarely I need one, renting a truck when needed is much cheaper than owning one. Added benefit is that I'm not constantly being asked to have my truck borrowed by friends and family.
MattSayar 3y ago
Put a tow hitch on your car for a couple hundred bucks. Rent a trailer from Uhaul for $20 for a day.
- shaftway 3y ago
  This is probably the winning move.
s1artibartfast 3y ago
My solution is two cars. An efficient commuter a truck for hauling and recreation. It is a shame that registration and insurance doesn't operate on miles driven, and disincentives this.
NoGravitas 3y ago
Really? Where I am, U-Haul in-town pickup truck rental is pretty cheap.