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Old 10-03-2014, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SwampYankee View Post
My only comment would be that if the project will require you to go in and out of a vehicle multiple times, either empty handed or carrying stuff, the box truck will get old after awhile due to the additional height of being mounted on top of the frame. Even with a decent folding stair. I've got an F-Super box delivery truck and the tailgate is loading dock height with standard mounting and minimal shims.

Service-wise, there's plenty of room thanks to the p'up nose.
Really its going to be mobile/stationary storage. Think of driving to a location, unloading a ton of oddly shaped things, then loading them back up a few hours later and then returning the vehicle to where its parked the majority of the time. Convenience in loading is less a priority than maintenance ease, reliability and storage space.

I think from the replies I'm looking at a diesel (maybe non GM) or the E450 front box truck.
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