Re: [NSVC] Van or trailer?

Thanks for the opinions. I guess I'll keep my options open and just wait for
the right (cheap) vehicle to come along, be it truck or van.

Erik


On 2/27/06, Rachelle Retoma <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>         I agree with George.
>   I love my truck and bought my enclosed trailer for about $3k.  Plus,
> there are such things as truck tents which are made to fit specifically over
> the bed of whatever truck you have....if you really need to sleep
> outdoors....or you can sleep in the trailer.
>   Rachelle
>
>
>
> George Lavigne <[email protected]> wrote:   > I need a new daily
> driver. I also need something to haul my bike. <
>
> How long is your commute, and do you have a place to store a trailer? If
> it's a long drive, I'd go with a capable car and small enclosed trailer.
> Focus the vehicle on its primary use (commuting?), then adjust it toward
> it's secondary use (bike hauling). As far as vans go, there are many
> mini-vans out there that will haul a bike with low or no mirrors
> comfortably, instead of a full-sized van. Remember that in a van the
> fuel will be in the cabin with you - a minus in my book. Trucks are
> great if you rarely carry many passengers, and can capably load and
> cover your cargo. 2wd models get adequate fuel mileage so pass on the
> 4wd unless you see snow often.
> Personally, I've used my 4wd truck (Maine, short commute) for the last
> few years of hauling and just picked up a nice 5x8 Thule trailer for $3k
> that'll store 3 bikes regularly and serve track duty in summer.
> G
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