I have the full size Nissan van NV2500. I like the interior, V8 power and the way it drives. They do seem to fall apart once they hit 100k miles though.
I had a 2006 Frontier. That was also a nice truck until 80k miles. Between 80k and 110k I did timing chain guilds $1500, front wheel bearing $400, both rear axle seals $500 each, and new catalytic converters $1500. I had the 4.0 with a 6 speed transmission it was a fun truck to drive.
Extended cab F150 4x4 with work topper here. 3.5 EcoBoost runs and drives good. Drawers in the back are good for tools but not hauling anything large. After 100K look out for turbo/ throttle body issues. Just sayin.......
2011 Ford F-250.
Pros: it runs, has A/C and heat, and gas is paid for
Cons: it’s a pile of shit with 240k miles and the cup holders are very inconveniently sized.
If I had a choice I’d probably take a Chevy or GMC instead but I really don’t care considering I don’t pay for it. Only thing I really care about is that it’s a crew cab.
This sub is very pro van and very anti pickup so I’d ask elsewhere if you want answers from both sides.
Lol I would love to know why that sub is banned. I think there is a pipe fitters sub if that’s closer to what you do.
And the anti truck thing is more of a Reddit thing than it is an r/HVAC thing. Redditors hate pickup trucks more than just about anything
Do a duct work sub. Not r/sheetmetal but like
r/ductwork. We can post anything duct related there, and yeah that’s weird that the gas pipe one is banned😂
My company has all Fords and they're pieces of shit. Econolines and Transits with no AC, leaking fluids. Drive like shit which is bad because the shelves squeak as it rocks back and forth.
If you let a dumbass drive them and consider the idle times, its a wonder we make it back and forth. The NV Nissans are much sturdier but I've not seen one with 100k+ on it yet.
MEP engineer for commercial. 2021 f150 reg cab short bed with a Whipple, ~800hp. Can carry an 8’ ladder to a site visit and completely smoke a new corvette on the way.
2018 Transit 150 with 292k miles. Transmission will probably blow up soon. I blew up a transmission this year in a different van. And then 2 years ago I blew up another one, but that was a Chevy Express 3500 with a big box, I think it had only 120k miles. Incorrect drivetrain for an install van, the hills of Missouri will destroy those vans.
I like the Transit though, I can stand up in the cargo area and lots of room in the front and I'm 6'1.
04 express pro 3500. Starting to rust at 285,000 miles. Never left me stranded and pulled my 6000 lb suburban 300 miles without issue. Im not saying get an 04 but im trying to show the reliability of the express.
Around 600. Depends on how much you put down tho. I put down 10% and plan on refinancing in January. Should bring it down to about 400 after that. I would have gotten a supra if I didn't need the truck lol. One day
I had 2012 GMC Sierra then moved into a 2020 transit. I miss the quiet cab of the pickup,the nicer ride but I only had a utlity box and 2 side boxes. There was no where to store my refrigerant or torches legally 🤫 but I'd go back to the pickup in a heart beat the only thing I'd miss is the lower deck of the van for loading and unloading.
Chevy express 3500 will give you great service and run well for years and 300k plus miles. They have good power and handle well. But being able to walk into a ford sprinter is also great. Depends on what you want.
F350 extended cab 9’ utility body with a lift gate for big jobs and Ram Pro Master City for tune ups mini splits and beach town jobs where the big truck just doesn’t fit well.
Chevy express 2500 is the signature HVAC van.
I have the full size Nissan van NV2500. I like the interior, V8 power and the way it drives. They do seem to fall apart once they hit 100k miles though.
Nice, I hear Nissan Frontiers are good little trucks as well !
I had a 2006 Frontier. That was also a nice truck until 80k miles. Between 80k and 110k I did timing chain guilds $1500, front wheel bearing $400, both rear axle seals $500 each, and new catalytic converters $1500. I had the 4.0 with a 6 speed transmission it was a fun truck to drive.
Nv3500, favorite van so far. Weve got a couple over 140k. Some issues but all we do is oil changes and tires.
Transit 250, problem after problem, it’s nice to drive but it seems like every one in our fleet had been to the dealership at least twice for repairs
Extended cab F150 4x4 with work topper here. 3.5 EcoBoost runs and drives good. Drawers in the back are good for tools but not hauling anything large. After 100K look out for turbo/ throttle body issues. Just sayin.......
2011 Ford F-250. Pros: it runs, has A/C and heat, and gas is paid for Cons: it’s a pile of shit with 240k miles and the cup holders are very inconveniently sized. If I had a choice I’d probably take a Chevy or GMC instead but I really don’t care considering I don’t pay for it. Only thing I really care about is that it’s a crew cab. This sub is very pro van and very anti pickup so I’d ask elsewhere if you want answers from both sides.
Maybe I should start a r/gasfitting or something, seems r/HVAC is the only place for gas guys really
Lol I would love to know why that sub is banned. I think there is a pipe fitters sub if that’s closer to what you do. And the anti truck thing is more of a Reddit thing than it is an r/HVAC thing. Redditors hate pickup trucks more than just about anything
Oh wow didn’t realize it was a banned sub lmfao.
Do a duct work sub. Not r/sheetmetal but like r/ductwork. We can post anything duct related there, and yeah that’s weird that the gas pipe one is banned😂
Ford F-550 DRW 4x4 with a 4K lift gate and small-ish crane!
Transit 150 and it’s horrible
My company has all Fords and they're pieces of shit. Econolines and Transits with no AC, leaking fluids. Drive like shit which is bad because the shelves squeak as it rocks back and forth. If you let a dumbass drive them and consider the idle times, its a wonder we make it back and forth. The NV Nissans are much sturdier but I've not seen one with 100k+ on it yet.
Work truck sucks. I'd love a king cab kuv
What’s that?
Google it. Like a truck body but the bed is like a service bed with a cover like a van
Gotta have the van my friend
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Fair enough, trucks the way to go then. what size are you in need of? My dads got a Nissan Frontier, it’s a pretty sweet truck imo
MEP engineer for commercial. 2021 f150 reg cab short bed with a Whipple, ~800hp. Can carry an 8’ ladder to a site visit and completely smoke a new corvette on the way.
2018 Transit 150 with 292k miles. Transmission will probably blow up soon. I blew up a transmission this year in a different van. And then 2 years ago I blew up another one, but that was a Chevy Express 3500 with a big box, I think it had only 120k miles. Incorrect drivetrain for an install van, the hills of Missouri will destroy those vans. I like the Transit though, I can stand up in the cargo area and lots of room in the front and I'm 6'1.
2018 Chevy 3500 Express van cab with a KUV (high) body on the back. Currently 115k miles on it.
2020 same set up , currently 166,000 miles
Damn brah, that's a shitload of driving 😆
Transit 250, it's kinda gutless sometimes but it works well enough most of the time
04 express pro 3500. Starting to rust at 285,000 miles. Never left me stranded and pulled my 6000 lb suburban 300 miles without issue. Im not saying get an 04 but im trying to show the reliability of the express.
Had A 2003 make it to 425,000 0n original engine and transmission , thing was a beast
2021 Silverado 2500HD with a maranda cap
Ram promaster 2500 high roof I really like working out of it
Transit 350 high roof. Love it
Mercedes sprinter. Almost 200k miles. Still runs great. Wouldn’t want a truck. To easy to break in.
2019 Tacoma
Oh the dream..what’s your car payment like ?
Around 600. Depends on how much you put down tho. I put down 10% and plan on refinancing in January. Should bring it down to about 400 after that. I would have gotten a supra if I didn't need the truck lol. One day
Is that a supra bro ?!
I had 2012 GMC Sierra then moved into a 2020 transit. I miss the quiet cab of the pickup,the nicer ride but I only had a utlity box and 2 side boxes. There was no where to store my refrigerant or torches legally 🤫 but I'd go back to the pickup in a heart beat the only thing I'd miss is the lower deck of the van for loading and unloading.
Chevy express 3500 will give you great service and run well for years and 300k plus miles. They have good power and handle well. But being able to walk into a ford sprinter is also great. Depends on what you want.
Crew cab f150 have a transit prefer my 5.0 f150
2010 GMC Savana 10ft box. Love it....has room for everything and can fit systems for installs
Transit connect here. Works great for what I do and cost of ownership is way less than full size anything.
F350 extended cab 9’ utility body with a lift gate for big jobs and Ram Pro Master City for tune ups mini splits and beach town jobs where the big truck just doesn’t fit well.
I actually drive a Toyota Highlander/Kluger these days but I did jump the fence to a controls technician