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I decided to give my hybrid a try for a lumber run yesterday, since this order was on the smaller side compared to what I usually do. I've always used either my F350 or my cargo van in the past, oftentimes with a 22' flatbed, but I didn't need all that much space this time.
It ended up being a little more volume than I anticipated, but my bed cover could handle the excess, which is good, because the last panel doesn't flip up.
I could feel the extra weight a little bit on the trip home, and the back end sat a little low, but everything worked out. I'm not sure what the total weight was, but I had 8 sheets of 3/4 ply, 4 sheets of 1/2, 21 sheets of 1/4 lauan, 15 1x4x8 and 8 2x4x8. That's probably close to the max I should be hauling with this truck, and maybe a little over, but it didn't complain one bit.
My other vehicles are definitely more capable, but I like having another option for stuff like this. And my Maverick is just so nice to drive.
I remembered to get a few pics after I took all the straps off, if you're curious.
It ended up being a little more volume than I anticipated, but my bed cover could handle the excess, which is good, because the last panel doesn't flip up.
I could feel the extra weight a little bit on the trip home, and the back end sat a little low, but everything worked out. I'm not sure what the total weight was, but I had 8 sheets of 3/4 ply, 4 sheets of 1/2, 21 sheets of 1/4 lauan, 15 1x4x8 and 8 2x4x8. That's probably close to the max I should be hauling with this truck, and maybe a little over, but it didn't complain one bit.
My other vehicles are definitely more capable, but I like having another option for stuff like this. And my Maverick is just so nice to drive.
I remembered to get a few pics after I took all the straps off, if you're curious.
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