I'm a plumber and around my area there are a lot of people driving pick up trucks and I just don't see the benefit of a pickup of truck over a box truck or van. As a service provider I want a truck where I can have fully stocked shelves with parts and materials for almost any job and not having to run to a supply house for every call
Spot on handyman about how to pick a pick up truck, you were dead on, you hit the nail on the head, I can see you're working with a full deck, you got all your marbles in a bag, cranking with all gears, didn't skip a beat!
2015 tundra just made my last payment so that’s a big pro in my book. Dislikes are known for not having the flashiest interior or best gas mileage. But I personally can say I love the power, reliability, and it does everything I need in a half ton truck no questions asked
You're exactly right about what to look for in a truck! Great Channel Handyman! I like all the general home maintenance videos. Please get yourself a good pair of Red Wing work boots, I've been wearing them for decades (not the same pair) the support and durability is unmatched!
My first Handyman vehicle was a 2003 Hyundai Elantra(!!!) Then I had a 2013 Subaru Outback Sport. Then I got a Chevy Express 1500 Cargo van. I loved it. Then I went away from Handyman work for a few years but got back into it in March of this year and have been using my wife’s 2009 Honda Odyssey. I feel like it’s really Mickey Mouse and stupid but it gets the job done and it helps me make the income needed to support the family. But I’m gonna get a Transit 350 passenger long wheel base and remove all the seats except for those right behind the driver’s seat so I can do full on Handyman work and still take the family around. I’ve never used a pickup truck before, I was always worried about stuff flying out the back.
Recently bought a used 2019 RAM 2500 Big Horn.Hemi with 7000 miles on it as a work truck. Like it so far. Bit of an upgrade from my 2003 Silverado 1500.
Thanks for the info. In 2010 I bought a 1996 Ford F-150 for 2500 dollars from the original owner. In that ten years I have spent around 1500 dollars in repairs, and a lot of the repairs I did my self. But now that it has over 300,000 miles on it, I need to find a replacement. It still runs real good, but for how long only the Ford God knows. Good video Thanks.
Excellent tips to consider and spot on with your clues and interpretations. My Dad used pickup trucks and beat The $#@* out of them, so all these are good to look out for to help ensure moderate or minimal use.
2015 tundra. I love the reliability, I don’t like the basic interior compared to other trucks on the market for the same price. Great work truck. Does what I need and holds a Four Wheel Camper in the bed on the weekends.
2002 ford ranger Got it for $2500 cash with 100k miles on it. Four cylinder engine, great on gas, easy to park on small streets in philadelphia. I've pushed that thing well beyond what it's supposed to do, it's a tank
2000 F150 2wd V6 bought it new $15K, added Cap, live in NE, body is at end of life salt has finally won but frame is good. No tax, low Insurance, still hauls construction material and tows. Got my moneys worth hate to see it go. The Picture is 1999 Jeep beach toy. Love the channel
The only problem is trying to find a real truck. By real truck I mean standard cab, with a full sized box. All we have out there now are the soccer mom cab with the stumpy box that is lucky if you can fit a single appliance in.
I’m still driving a 1988 ford ranger. 4 banger 5 speed. I have a contractor cap on it and carry almost as much as some half ton guys. I love that it’s paid for itself probably 100 times. I hate that it’s small and under powered and I can’t tow with it. It’s a money maker so I keep driving it.
Good morning & thanks for a perfectly timed subject! Agree with everything you say ~ everything. My car is low mileage & runs great but it's also very old & needs $2,000 worth of maintenance work - on a vehicle valued at $1,200. Not worth the investment. (Timing belt, engine struts & new clear coat.) I fell in love with pickups when I rented a few during a recent move & shopping Car Gurus for an older reliable one now. It's a great site - easy to see everything at once. (Aiming, at the very least, for an American brand. You once suggested an oldrr F-150, that's my first choice. 👍 But dirt cheap budget may require some compromise. Maybe an old Ranger.) Two other tips - flood zones. After our last major hurricane car lots were filled to capacity with used vehicles - look out for these trends after bad weather events. Also, shop zip codes with high & wealthy retirement populations. It's true, many older men buy really nice trucks. There are several "comfortable" retired couples in my n'hood driving them. They're generally responsible people who keep up with the care & maintenance. I'm considering dropping notes in their mailbox, "If you ever want to sell, please call me. Thx!"
I just bought my ram 2500 big horn. An old man traded it in and brought a newer one. The dealer only had for a few days and wasn’t even fully listed on the website yet. I love my truck.
Awesome video. Congrats on the CarGurus sponsor. Personally, I try to stay away from grocery getters. A machine is designed to run. Not putting around town at 30 mph's and driven twice a week. I look for a vehicle that has about 5k-7k less a year than the standard. This way I know it was most likely run on a regular basis but wasn't driven one hundred miles a day in stop and go traffic. Great video though. Congrats again man! well deserved.
I drive an F-150 and I love it. The only thing I have had an issue with was the TPS sensors for the tires. I wish it was a 4X4. My next truck will be an F-250, or F-350 Diesel.
I've just started at a handyman, my 2015 TDI Golf Wagon is working very well! Ive been able to tow 1000kg with ease! Good 30mpg. BUT i would rather trash a van, or a ute. So I will keep it because its my nice driver car, good road trip, great all around, and really it has worked just fine, but I will need to step up after my first contract, which is for the next 9 months, once im done with that, its van and trailer, as well as the golf wagon on the side, for the wife and/or just me nice leather, nice sound system car.
I've been crawling out of rats in millionaires driveways to work on their houses since I was 15 in 4 different states. I do have a nice daily driver with tons of power, reliability, muscle, and a lift kit that has me heads above other people wherever I go. It's called my body.
I couldnt imagine working outta anything other than a van (on my 3rd, currently e-150 extended, with towing). Pick-up truck just seems to small and limited as far as what i can carry tools wise and grab up materials. But I guess it just depends on what all you get involved with work wise on a daily basis.
2016 z71 Silverado. 5.3 6’6” box, 10k tow pack. To me- the 16-18 z71 is the best looking truck made in the last 2 decades. 2” level , super 44 exhaust and a 275/70/18 (33.2” x 10.8” ) tire. Tows my boat like nothing is back there, comfortable, factory inverter for tools and charging 16.5mpg paid 27,400$ out the door with 38k miles and 100k drivetrain warranty.
Even though it’s an ad. I already use car guru. That’s how I bought my current van which I am needing to replace soon. But the real next truck I want to be that dang tesla cyber truck.
Just purchased a Honda Ridgeline as my work truck. Many claim it's "not a truck", but I was driving a 1977 Ford Ranchero before that, so I guess I have a thing for trucks that aren't trucks.
I love the Ram Cummins. I'm not a huge fan of the mega cab from a pure aesthetics point of view. I'm sure it's really good to have the extra room in the cab. I'll trade ya straight across for my '97 12 valve!
Thank you handymen , your Channel is awesome , inspiring me to keep doing handymen jobs . 👍🏽 next move is buying a used truck with your knowledge and experience descriptions..
I dont like trucks for working out of in HVAC, even though I have one, if it rains and you have to solder, you cant till your oxy/ ace regulators dry out, your also always waiting for things to get stolen because you never find one with a shell on the back that isn't half destroyed around here. Its just a few little things like that that make a van better.
And what's better than a pickup truck? 2 pickup trucks! I've got a newer 4 door 4 wheel drive Toyota Tacoma that is my daily driver. Also got a 20 year old 4 door 4WD, 8 foot bed, Ford F250. Sure, the Ford doesn't look as nice, but it runs well and handles all the heavy, dirty nasty jobs.
I used to have a Chevy Silverado. They ex-wife took it, so I don't have a truck now... Someday I will be able to afford a replacement truck. Wish me luck.
nice truck I have a similar one just a few years older, appreciate the tips but I have one for you also. Get that front end lower then the rear, the whole suspension geometry and braking is thrown off when its setup like that.
Trying to get me one. Need to replace my lowered 91 single cab chevy step cab truck. Used to own tons of dodge's. Cant wait to get my business off the ground legally and get my truck. Gonna come with tons of the work I have.
I've always wanted a 77 Ford f150 but id settle for any truck at the moment. We live in the North East and it is so hard to find a used truck that isn't rusted out...
Nice truck I like the camper cover for handyman home improvements, I just bought a ford king ranch super duty f250 diesel loving my new ford, but my 2005 titan has been a great truck gonna use both for work and play, shoot yeah man nice ! I like how you can access your camper cover from the side that helps so much .
Great video as always! I'm actually in market now for new vehicle, I was thinking of getting an extended van so I don't have to use a tool trailer. What's your thoughts, I'm only year and half in business and loving it, and love advice from fellow workers
I drive a SUV and haul a trailer when I need it. I built an organizational system in the way back accessible by the hatch for all of my most commonly used tools.
Bought me a $1000 89 2500 Chevy. Bought it to work on my house as a home owner. Thing hasn't let me down but definitely not a forever truck and DEFINITELY not a family truck haha wouldn't trust this thing with my dog in it let alone other people! It gets the job done though!
2018 f150 v8 with the suicide door cab and a 6.5ft bed. I actually don't like the v8 part. Woulda been fine with the EcoBoost despite the negligible loss in power. The extra 6 mpg I coulda got would have totally been worth it. Also, I thought I was going to be disappointed in the cab size (not the largest available) but the suicide doors make tool access super convenient as I carry all but my largest tools in the back seat. Second awesome thing I didn't think of before purchase but grew to love is the 5th window. I can put 6 or 7 14ft boards through that window and not have to worry about red flags. But the 6.5ft bed is the freaking best. I can stack and strap like 20 sheets of ply with the gate down. Im pretty sure the 5.5 bed was made as a joke so we can identify the guys who aren't that serious.
2016 laramie mega cab. The suspension wheels and tires have changed since I made this video. It has a 4.5 spring lift in the front and rear with airbags in the rear as well. 35x12.15 tires . In the video it has 35x13.50 tires. I couldn't get them to balance so i switched them out.
Great looking truck. Thanks for the tips. Actually looking at buying a used truck soon but my price range is lower. What’s your opinion on a truck with higher mileage?
I would go half ton tuck for higher miles. My last truck was a half ton. I bought it with 70k and kept it to just over 200k. Had no major problems that I couldn't fix in my driveway.
If you live in the city parking a truck with a 8ft bed and the back seat is difficult. It is nice to have the extra room. Parking it is the big factor in making that decision.
Truck is like a fire arm, buy what feels good. Gun shoots bullets its good to go, a truck does what it says, its good to go. Vehicle loyalty is a pricey trend or can be. I would have bought a pick up if I could afford one, holy crap they have gotten outrageous on price. Id just rent one from home depot if I need one for a day.
I drive a Ram 1500 with one of the last column shifters...not a fan of the knob shifters.....the next truck I buy has to have a column shifter so I might not be driving a Ram anymore unless its a 2500...not sure why they chose to end column shifters in their 1500 line...
Just because a truck was used to tow, I wouldn't pass it by. Maybe this is unique here in my area of WI but locals who are doing ok a lot of times own a second residence in northern WI. Than we also have a huge population of people from Illinois that have secondary homes here local to me. There is a decent amount of trucks for sale that were used for towing and a lot of the time it was only used to pull toys out for a particular season than bring the toys home after that season is over.
There was a lot of content that they made me cut out of the video. You have some very good points. I agree a f150 that was used to tow a ski boat is not a warn out truck.
Good afternoon , my quest has nothing to do with this video. So, I was wonder if you could share a video if have 1. I would like to remove a fan from a room and add a light and switch that also has a switch that operates a plug. The existing fan is hardwired with a pull chain to turn on. Please help. Thank you
Does this truck website contact you or pressure you to buy. I make the mistake sometimes of clicking on a site then I get calls, texts, emails begging me to buy. They require your contact info just to see what they have to offer. Its a real catch-22!
Personally, i prefer Vans....keeps tools more secure, can haul things in the rain, especially drywall...can leave materials in in over night or days....im not a fan of trailers, pain in the ass to park
Before the lift I could get it into my garage and had a pulley system that I could hoist it off. After the lift I can't get it in the garage. I haven't had a need to take it off. It keeps everything dry and secure in the bed.
Ship it or fly there and drive it home. You can get one way tickets to most major cities for under $200. Most dealerships will pic you up at the airport.
88 Toyota Pickup 4wd. It doesn't have air conditioning. Why... WHY doesn't it have air conditioning?!? Most everything else is great for what I need in my tiny little world.
@@TheHandyman1 sure, I just assumed since you can make $1k+ per day and shipping a vehicle most places for around that it would just be cheaper to ship!
$38,000 for a used work truck..... for the normal handyman that doesn’t have a RUclips Chanel isn’t realistic in my opinion. I’ve been looking for one under $15,000, and honestly haven’t been successful. So I’m switching my search to something more useful for work, and not my ego, a work van.
Before youtube and in the middle of the last recession I bought my last truck for $15,500. It had 70,000 miles on it. I took it to just over 200,000 miles. I was able to pay cash for it. I shopped nation wide for the best deal. It ended up only being 4 hours away. I agree that a van is probably more useful for handyman work. But for the all around vehicle a lot of people are turning to the pickup truck for work and play.
I drove to pick it up. In the past I have flown across the country to buy a car. My dad has done the same thing. We have gotten some great deals on clean cars because we were willing to travel.
WJ the Home Builder you can have a car shipped pretty easily. I had one shipped from Cali to NC for not much more than $1000 Nationwide search is the way to go. Last three vehicles I got that way...
2001 Silverado with 207,000 miles. I like it because it runs (doesn’t do much else) Also, I haven’t made a vehicle payment in near a decade. I could seriously buy two of these old trucks a year and still come out ahead, in my own opinion.
I'm a plumber and around my area there are a lot of people driving pick up trucks and I just don't see the benefit of a pickup of truck over a box truck or van. As a service provider I want a truck where I can have fully stocked shelves with parts and materials for almost any job and not having to run to a supply house for every call
Vans are so much better for working out of.
Spot on handyman about how to pick a pick up truck, you were dead on, you hit the nail on the head, I can see you're working with a full deck, you got all your marbles in a bag, cranking with all gears, didn't skip a beat!
2015 tundra just made my last payment so that’s a big pro in my book. Dislikes are known for not having the flashiest interior or best gas mileage. But I personally can say I love the power, reliability, and it does everything I need in a half ton truck no questions asked
You're exactly right about what to look for in a truck! Great Channel Handyman!
I like all the general home maintenance videos. Please get yourself a good pair of Red Wing work boots, I've been wearing them for decades (not the same pair) the support and durability is unmatched!
My first Handyman vehicle was a 2003 Hyundai Elantra(!!!) Then I had a 2013 Subaru Outback Sport. Then I got a Chevy Express 1500 Cargo van. I loved it. Then I went away from Handyman work for a few years but got back into it in March of this year and have been using my wife’s 2009 Honda Odyssey. I feel like it’s really Mickey Mouse and stupid but it gets the job done and it helps me make the income needed to support the family. But I’m gonna get a Transit 350 passenger long wheel base and remove all the seats except for those right behind the driver’s seat so I can do full on Handyman work and still take the family around. I’ve never used a pickup truck before, I was always worried about stuff flying out the back.
Recently bought a used 2019 RAM 2500 Big Horn.Hemi with 7000 miles on it as a work truck. Like it so far. Bit of an upgrade from my 2003 Silverado 1500.
Thanks for the info. In 2010 I bought a 1996 Ford F-150 for 2500 dollars from the original owner. In that ten years I have spent around 1500 dollars in repairs, and a lot of the repairs I did my self. But now that it has over 300,000 miles on it, I need to find a replacement. It still runs real good, but for how long only the Ford God knows. Good video Thanks.
gotta say I love your channels, been trying to get into home improvement and construction and it's been super helpful and inspiring!
Excellent tips to consider and spot on with your clues and interpretations. My Dad used pickup trucks and beat The $#@* out of them, so all these are good to look out for to help ensure moderate or minimal use.
Mine is a tundra 2007. 300 000 miles and still going strong
From a born and raised Car Guy that became a residential handyman. You had a lot of great tips. Nice work on your homework I am impressed, HandyMan!
nice truck...and "ticket me" red LOL
2013 Chevy Duramax, love the power, and you can't beat an Allison transmission
2015 tundra. I love the reliability, I don’t like the basic interior compared to other trucks on the market for the same price. Great work truck. Does what I need and holds a Four Wheel Camper in the bed on the weekends.
What do u think of 2015 1794 edition ?
2002 ford ranger
Got it for $2500 cash with 100k miles on it.
Four cylinder engine, great on gas, easy to park on small streets in philadelphia.
I've pushed that thing well beyond what it's supposed to do, it's a tank
2000 F150 2wd V6 bought it new $15K, added Cap, live in NE, body is at end of life salt has finally won but frame is good. No tax, low Insurance, still hauls construction material and tows. Got my moneys worth hate to see it go. The Picture is 1999 Jeep beach toy. Love the channel
Handyman is a super hero with a tool belt instead of a cape!
Does that mean Batman is a handyman?
Josh Nabours Batman has a cape sir. But it wouldn’t surprise me if Handyman was the real Batman during the night.
The only problem is trying to find a real truck. By real truck I mean standard cab, with a full sized box. All we have out there now are the soccer mom cab with the stumpy box that is lucky if you can fit a single appliance in.
I’m still driving a 1988 ford ranger. 4 banger 5 speed. I have a contractor cap on it and carry almost as much as some half ton guys. I love that it’s paid for itself probably 100 times. I hate that it’s small and under powered and I can’t tow with it. It’s a money maker so I keep driving it.
Good morning & thanks for a perfectly timed subject! Agree with everything you say ~ everything. My car is low mileage & runs great but it's also very old & needs $2,000 worth of maintenance work - on a vehicle valued at $1,200. Not worth the investment. (Timing belt, engine struts & new clear coat.) I fell in love with pickups when I rented a few during a recent move & shopping Car Gurus for an older reliable one now. It's a great site - easy to see everything at once. (Aiming, at the very least, for an American brand. You once suggested an oldrr F-150, that's my first choice. 👍 But dirt cheap budget may require some compromise. Maybe an old Ranger.)
Two other tips - flood zones. After our last major hurricane car lots were filled to capacity with used vehicles - look out for these trends after bad weather events. Also, shop zip codes with high & wealthy retirement populations. It's true, many older men buy really nice trucks. There are several "comfortable" retired couples in my n'hood driving them. They're generally responsible people who keep up with the care & maintenance. I'm considering dropping notes in their mailbox, "If you ever want to sell, please call me. Thx!"
I purchased a 2019 Ram Laramie a few months ago and I used Car Gurus to find it.
I just bought my ram 2500 big horn. An old man traded it in and brought a newer one. The dealer only had for a few days and wasn’t even fully listed on the website yet. I love my truck.
Awesome video. Congrats on the CarGurus sponsor. Personally, I try to stay away from grocery getters. A machine is designed to run. Not putting around town at 30 mph's and driven twice a week. I look for a vehicle that has about 5k-7k less a year than the standard. This way I know it was most likely run on a regular basis but wasn't driven one hundred miles a day in stop and go traffic. Great video though. Congrats again man! well deserved.
I drive an F-150 and I love it. The only thing I have had an issue with was the TPS sensors for the tires. I wish it was a 4X4. My next truck will be an F-250, or F-350 Diesel.
I like that old sandy footage from simpler times...I'm going to the ssfc to watch again
Just bought a 10 yr old F150 for my first work truck, been doing lots of side jobs.
I've just started at a handyman, my 2015 TDI Golf Wagon is working very well! Ive been able to tow 1000kg with ease! Good 30mpg. BUT i would rather trash a van, or a ute. So I will keep it because its my nice driver car, good road trip, great all around, and really it has worked just fine, but I will need to step up after my first contract, which is for the next 9 months, once im done with that, its van and trailer, as well as the golf wagon on the side, for the wife and/or just me nice leather, nice sound system car.
I've been crawling out of rats in millionaires driveways to work on their houses since I was 15 in 4 different states. I do have a nice daily driver with tons of power, reliability, muscle, and a lift kit that has me heads above other people wherever I go. It's called my body.
I couldnt imagine working outta anything other than a van (on my 3rd, currently e-150 extended, with towing). Pick-up truck just seems to small and limited as far as what i can carry tools wise and grab up materials. But I guess it just depends on what all you get involved with work wise on a daily basis.
2016 z71 Silverado. 5.3 6’6” box, 10k tow pack. To me- the 16-18 z71 is the best looking truck made in the last 2 decades. 2” level , super 44 exhaust and a 275/70/18 (33.2” x 10.8” ) tire. Tows my boat like nothing is back there, comfortable, factory inverter for tools and charging 16.5mpg paid 27,400$ out the door with 38k miles and 100k drivetrain warranty.
Even though it’s an ad. I already use car guru. That’s how I bought my current van which I am needing to replace soon.
But the real next truck I want to be that dang tesla cyber truck.
A cyber truck wold be cool
Just purchased a Honda Ridgeline as my work truck. Many claim it's "not a truck", but I was driving a 1977 Ford Ranchero before that, so I guess I have a thing for trucks that aren't trucks.
I love the Ram Cummins. I'm not a huge fan of the mega cab from a pure aesthetics point of view. I'm sure it's really good to have the extra room in the cab.
I'll trade ya straight across for my '97 12 valve!
05’ Silverado 1500. Pro- runs like a champ and low maintenance. Con, rust under the doors are a terrible eye sore.
Ram 1500 hemi is the way to go for me! They are the sexiest trucks out there
Thank you handymen , your Channel is awesome , inspiring me to keep doing handymen jobs . 👍🏽 next move is buying a used truck with your knowledge and experience descriptions..
I dont like trucks for working out of in HVAC, even though I have one, if it rains and you have to solder, you cant till your oxy/ ace regulators dry out, your also always waiting for things to get stolen because you never find one with a shell on the back that isn't half destroyed around here. Its just a few little things like that that make a van better.
Damn it handyman your giving up all the good secrets wtf
And what's better than a pickup truck? 2 pickup trucks! I've got a newer 4 door 4 wheel drive Toyota Tacoma that is my daily driver. Also got a 20 year old 4 door 4WD, 8 foot bed, Ford F250. Sure, the Ford doesn't look as nice, but it runs well and handles all the heavy, dirty nasty jobs.
I used to have a Chevy Silverado. They ex-wife took it, so I don't have a truck now... Someday I will be able to afford a replacement truck. Wish me luck.
Good luck.
Many of us have lost our truck to an ex wife. You will get it back. It just takes some time. Been there done that. Take care
nice truck I have a similar one just a few years older, appreciate the tips but I have one for you also. Get that front end lower then the rear, the whole suspension geometry and braking is thrown off when its setup like that.
What is he blurring? A ladder and insulation?
Trying to get me one. Need to replace my lowered 91 single cab chevy step cab truck. Used to own tons of dodge's. Cant wait to get my business off the ground legally and get my truck. Gonna come with tons of the work I have.
Thanks handyman. So excited. Been watching, hearing and learning. Yep, a Texas man. But thanks.
I've always wanted a 77 Ford f150 but id settle for any truck at the moment. We live in the North East and it is so hard to find a used truck that isn't rusted out...
I noticed your air cleaner hanging up behind you. How efficient is it? I’d like a cheaper alternative to a $400 air cleaner cabinet.
Nice truck I like the camper cover for handyman home improvements, I just bought a ford king ranch super duty f250 diesel loving my new ford, but my 2005 titan has been a great truck gonna use both for work and play, shoot yeah man nice ! I like how you can access your camper cover from the side that helps so much .
King Ranch is really nice. That was on my list of trucks when shopping.
Great video as always! I'm actually in market now for new vehicle, I was thinking of getting an extended van so I don't have to use a tool trailer. What's your thoughts, I'm only year and half in business and loving it, and love advice from fellow workers
If you have no need for a truck outside of work then the van is the way to go.
I drive a SUV and haul a trailer when I need it. I built an organizational system in the way back accessible by the hatch for all of my most commonly used tools.
what kinda of SUV i may ask?
thinking of getting a old sequoia for my self as a handyman worker
2005 Toyota Tundra. It does everything I need it to. Rear spring sag is my biggest complaint. I need to add air bags.
adding a bed slider to your work truck is $$ well spent
I’ve seen that truck on your super secret private channel 👍
Looks like a great truck
Bought me a $1000 89 2500 Chevy. Bought it to work on my house as a home owner. Thing hasn't let me down but definitely not a forever truck and DEFINITELY not a family truck haha wouldn't trust this thing with my dog in it let alone other people! It gets the job done though!
I’m from Utah. They use TONS of salt on roads! State capital is SALT LAKE CITY!!😂
Love your content, Handyman!! Also, do you watch AvE's channel?
I have seen a few of his videos.
Great tips !
Great advise
Another good source for basic work trucks is fleet trade ins from municipalities and government agencies.
James Gilmore is there a website for these.
govdeals.com is one. If you do a search for government auctions or government sales you will find more In sure. Local dealers may have some as well.
Nice truck handyman, the interior reminds me of my 2006 Lincoln Towncar Presidential.
Well shoot! Now you got me looking at new trucks! I had no idea about carguru before this video!
3/4 ton or bigger over 6' box = nice deduction for business
It helped a lot this year.
2018 f150 v8 with the suicide door cab and a 6.5ft bed. I actually don't like the v8 part. Woulda been fine with the EcoBoost despite the negligible loss in power. The extra 6 mpg I coulda got would have totally been worth it. Also, I thought I was going to be disappointed in the cab size (not the largest available) but the suicide doors make tool access super convenient as I carry all but my largest tools in the back seat. Second awesome thing I didn't think of before purchase but grew to love is the 5th window. I can put 6 or 7 14ft boards through that window and not have to worry about red flags. But the 6.5ft bed is the freaking best. I can stack and strap like 20 sheets of ply with the gate down. Im pretty sure the 5.5 bed was made as a joke so we can identify the guys who aren't that serious.
But 6.5 foot bed is a joke too
You should get an empty ice cream truck
Next level yall Steve is working again yall, shes a leaker yall
8' bed is a must have for serious work.
*WOW* !! *GREAT work/luxury truck* !! *What are you hiding in the corner* ?? *My biggest beef with trucks is the $$$$$ price* !! #TheHandyman
I had to blur out all trademarks for the sponsored video.
@@TheHandyman1 Trademarks! WOW! Would have never guessed this!
Yep no names or symbols allowed.
What are the specs on the dodge in this video? Thing is sweet! Whats the year, how much lift? as a truck guy id love to know ha!
2016 laramie mega cab. The suspension wheels and tires have changed since I made this video. It has a 4.5 spring lift in the front and rear with airbags in the rear as well. 35x12.15 tires . In the video it has 35x13.50 tires. I couldn't get them to balance so i switched them out.
@@TheHandyman1 I like it! Nice truck.
We got a 17 ram 3500. Looking to add a cybertruck also
Great looking truck. Thanks for the tips. Actually looking at buying a used truck soon but my price range is lower. What’s your opinion on a truck with higher mileage?
I would go half ton tuck for higher miles. My last truck was a half ton. I bought it with 70k and kept it to just over 200k. Had no major problems that I couldn't fix in my driveway.
Super helpful! Thinking about buying my first used pickup - I'm a hobbyist DIYer, do I really need an 8ft bed?
If you live in the city parking a truck with a 8ft bed and the back seat is difficult. It is nice to have the extra room. Parking it is the big factor in making that decision.
@@TheHandyman1 Interesting way to look at it - thanks!
I'm too small to be pulling a trailer around. I have the creepy van. lol
Work vans are nice to work out of.
Truck is like a fire arm, buy what feels good. Gun shoots bullets its good to go, a truck does what it says, its good to go. Vehicle loyalty is a pricey trend or can be. I would have bought a pick up if I could afford one, holy crap they have gotten outrageous on price. Id just rent one from home depot if I need one for a day.
I drive a Ram 1500 with one of the last column shifters...not a fan of the knob shifters.....the next truck I buy has to have a column shifter so I might not be driving a Ram anymore unless its a 2500...not sure why they chose to end column shifters in their 1500 line...
Just because a truck was used to tow, I wouldn't pass it by. Maybe this is unique here in my area of WI but locals who are doing ok a lot of times own a second residence in northern WI. Than we also have a huge population of people from Illinois that have secondary homes here local to me. There is a decent amount of trucks for sale that were used for towing and a lot of the time it was only used to pull toys out for a particular season than bring the toys home after that season is over.
There was a lot of content that they made me cut out of the video. You have some very good points. I agree a f150 that was used to tow a ski boat is not a warn out truck.
@@TheHandyman1 They make you cut it for time or some other crazy reason?
It started out 15 minutes long. Had to re shoot and edit 3 times. It was kind of a pain in the ass. Lots of FCC rules on this one.
Good afternoon , my quest has nothing to do with this video. So, I was wonder if you could share a video if have 1. I would like to remove a fan from a room and add a light and switch that also has a switch that operates a plug. The existing fan is hardwired with a pull chain to turn on. Please help. Thank you
Is that attic space above the fan?
i seem to remember you had a "new" truck not all that long ago? diesel/turbo or something??
Do u do hvac repairs too?
very hard to find a low mileage used truck now. there is a severe shortage
So buy a deleted one good
Best channel, savage videos bro 💪🔥
Does this truck website contact you or pressure you to buy. I make the mistake sometimes of clicking on a site then I get calls, texts, emails begging me to buy. They require your contact info just to see what they have to offer. Its a real catch-22!
Personally, i prefer Vans....keeps tools more secure, can haul things in the rain, especially drywall...can leave materials in in over night or days....im not a fan of trailers, pain in the ass to park
Can you remove the truck topper yourself ? Or just leave it on . Been searching Craig's list looking for one for my Ram
Before the lift I could get it into my garage and had a pulley system that I could hoist it off. After the lift I can't get it in the garage. I haven't had a need to take it off. It keeps everything dry and secure in the bed.
I don’t own a truck yet........ But if I were to buy one now, It would be a (1)Tundra or an (2)F150.
sounds good, but, man, a short bed ????
6.5 bed. They dont make long bed mega cabs.
@@TheHandyman1 is a mega cab 6.5 bed that much more worth it than a crew cab 8' bed?
Thank you! Love the new truck
Thanks.
05 Dakota. It's pretty good on gas but it's a rusted piece of shit, most used cars in Canada are. It was cheap though so I can't be mad at it.
Agree, could you talk about the first worktruck you had in this business location , price , years used, was it 3/4 etc
First one was a Dodge Ram 1500 1998 with 360 V8. It was the black one in this video going up the sand hill. I miss that truck.
@@TheHandyman1 Thanks, how long did you have it? Did it break down or just time for an upgrade?
I had it a few years. I upgraded to a 2006 hemi in 2009
@@TheHandyman1 Thanks, good luck with your new truck
2019 RAM 1500
Best: 2019 increased towing to 11,000#
Worst: Bed size 5’7” is the most common.
Cool truck u have Handyman !
Thanks 👍
@@TheHandyman1 u welcome !
After you select a truck out of state how do you go about getting it to you?
Ship it or fly there and drive it home. You can get one way tickets to most major cities for under $200. Most dealerships will pic you up at the airport.
88 Toyota Pickup 4wd. It doesn't have air conditioning. Why... WHY doesn't it have air conditioning?!? Most everything else is great for what I need in my tiny little world.
My first truck was a 88 toyota with a 22rtec motor in it. I drove it back and forth across the country a few times a year. It was pretty awesome.
@@TheHandyman1 My first truck was an 87 Toyota with 22RTEC motor. I wish I never sold it.
Hammer that like button!
I assume you then pay for it to be shipped? Based on what you make per day working on average....
Or buy a one way plane ticket.
@@TheHandyman1 sure, I just assumed since you can make $1k+ per day and shipping a vehicle most places for around that it would just be cheaper to ship!
@@artob why not makenit a weekend trip. Stop at a restaurant or two on the way home
2015 silverado 4x4
Yeah definately my work n play truck. Double cab for the grand babies
HEY HANDYMAN where can i get a good price on laminate flooring?
Home Depot
@@TheHandyman1 Ok thanks!
$38,000 for a used work truck..... for the normal handyman that doesn’t have a RUclips Chanel isn’t realistic in my opinion. I’ve been looking for one under $15,000, and honestly haven’t been successful. So I’m switching my search to something more useful for work, and not my ego, a work van.
Before youtube and in the middle of the last recession I bought my last truck for $15,500. It had 70,000 miles on it. I took it to just over 200,000 miles. I was able to pay cash for it. I shopped nation wide for the best deal. It ended up only being 4 hours away. I agree that a van is probably more useful for handyman work. But for the all around vehicle a lot of people are turning to the pickup truck for work and play.
glazierEd Are you looking for a new truck? Plenty of good used trucks under 15k. I bought a used Duramax last year under 15k, it’s a great truck.
@@TheHandyman1 Did you end up driving to pick it up? Or did car guru ship it? Is shipping an option?
I drove to pick it up. In the past I have flown across the country to buy a car. My dad has done the same thing. We have gotten some great deals on clean cars because we were willing to travel.
WJ the Home Builder you can have a car shipped pretty easily. I had one shipped from Cali to NC for not much more than $1000
Nationwide search is the way to go. Last three vehicles I got that way...
The best work truck in the entire universe 🍻
There are few things in the world where I demand brand name and not the cheap knockoffs: Kraft Mac and Cheese, Heinz Ketchup, and Ford trucks.
If only Ford came with a Cummins and a Mega Cab
I drive a Ford
2001 Silverado with 207,000 miles. I like it because it runs (doesn’t do much else)
Also, I haven’t made a vehicle payment in near a decade. I could seriously buy two of these old trucks a year and still come out ahead, in my own opinion.
Where's the "other channel"?
Its a secret. You have to DM me your qualifications