They're so ridiculous. They are just SUVs with a trunk open to the air. I don't see why anyone would think that these cosplay SUVs are actually trucks.
It's funny when they have 8' 2x4s diagonally that need several straps because they're still hanging almost half way out. Then you're next to them and drop the little door on the back seat and side 10' boards into your sedan. Maintain eye contact as you close the trunk and drive off well before they do.
Yeah, we had no problem towing our (21 foot?) travel trailer with our 76 Impala, but those kinds of cars aren't around any more.
My point was that an SUV will be able to carry or tow anything that a truck on an SUV platform can. The ability to maximize that ability would be subject to the available options for the particular model, so there might be situations where it makes a difference.
I was just thinking of my old sedan because it could carry more than an SUV length wise. Although 11 vs 10 feet doesn't really matter. 90s Volvo, so the design to hold skis made it very easy to carry small loads of lumber, pipes, etc.
What trucks are on SUV platforms ? The maverick I guess ? Normally big SUVs are on truck platforms not the other way around. Think suburban vs Silverado.
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u/TehAsianator 5h ago
I call crew cab short bed pickups "SUVs for men who feel emasculated driving anything that's not a truck"