• BigDiction@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    I literally just want a truck that can fit 4x8 ft sheet in the bed, like a 2009 Ford Ranger long bed. Unfortunately they don’t make trucks like that anymore primarily due to EPA fleet footprint rules.

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      10 hours ago

      yeah, modern vehicle regulations and manufacturer priorities are fucked up

      I ended up getting a lightweight trailer for hauling full sheets, which is fine in a personal use case

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        10 hours ago

        I’ve looked into trailers. I have a RAV4 so towing isn’t an amazing option but I could store it in a garage or something.

        U-Haul is $1 a mile in my area which adds up pretty quick on top of the rental fee.

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          9 hours ago

          lol your car is probably more suitable than mine are for towing, or at least no worse ('outback and Elantra, 15+ and 10+ years old, respectively). I maxed mine out hauling dirt home recently, had to make multiple trips. it was fine though, only 20 min each way.

          I have the space to store it, and it’s easy to move by hand, so it works great for me. townhomes and apartments haven’t got the same opportunity.