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American pickup trucks; those gaudy, humungous, unnecessary, pedestrian-killing, environment destroyers. Fuck people who own these to feel "tough" and compensate.

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Tell me again why you need a pickup truck. (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 years ago by baggachipz@sh.itjust.works to c/fuck_trucks@sh.itjust.works

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[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

This is actually better, because the extended cab means a short bed which cannot accommodate the long channels in the truck. If it's sticking out the back, it's a hazard on the road. It could go in the bed and strap the other end to the roof, but then you have a horn sticking up that can catch overhanging branches and whatnot. If it isn't strapped securely, it could slide off to one side where it becomes a hazard again.

I agree, this person probably doesn't need a pickup truck. But they have the materials loaded correctly.

[–] cgd@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Anyone else notice it raining? Guy is trying his best to keep the wood dry. Not brilliant but I highly doubt he'd do this on a sunny day.

[–] Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

There was a comment I'd seen somewhere last week that to paraphrase was "Any time someone tries to design a perfect truck, they design an Avalanche".

In this case, an Avalanche could have the wood pieces in the bed, under the tonneau and extending into the back seat of the cab via the midgate. It basically converts from a short bed crew cab to a full bed single cab in less than a minute. The new Silverado EV resurrected that feature as well.

That being said, the minivan beside it could do the same thing.

[+] TheSlad@sh.itjust.works -7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A 4x4 is not a pickup truck, its a fashion statement.

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

4 x 4 refers to the power delivery to all four wheels, as compared to FWD, RWD, or AWD. It's not a brand or model of truck. You can see the model badge on the side, which says it is a RAM 1500 Warlock with a Crew Cab and a 5'7" box. RAM is the make, which is owned by Dodge, and 1500 is the model, which is a light duty half-ton truck comparable to an Ford F150, Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Toyota Tundra. The Crew Cab means a full size back seat at the expense of a shorter bed. The Warlock trim level is new for 2025, and implies comfort and style over function.

So you're correct that this is probably more of a fashion accessory than a work vehicle, but it's not because of the drivetrain.

[–] TheSlad@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thank you for clearing a misconception; I thought 4x4 refered to the bed size, being half of the usual 4x8 feet.

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Gotcha. No, the bed sizes are usually short 5'7" for Crew Cabs, standard 6'5" for standard cabs or extended cabs with a shorter half back seat, and long 8' which is already too long for a parking spot with a standard cabin. Width of truck beds is usually ~70" at the widest and ~50" between the wheels.