inspection vehicle

Originally Posted By: Billy Cola
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greetings fellas i was just wondering what some fellow inspectors use for a vehicle? right now i am in the process of buying a new work vehicle and i am having trouble deciding between a pick up and an suv? whats everyones suggestions? thanks


Originally Posted By: aslimack
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Tacoma Extra cab works great for me.


Adam, A Plus


Originally Posted By: jkormos
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Nissan Titan King Cab, all white and decked out in company advertising.


Originally Posted By: Billy Cola
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so far we have 2 pick up trucks. any one use an suv? any trouble haulin around all your goods?


Originally Posted By: rzimmerman
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99 Ford explorer, 4-door


Wish I had more room. Possible a mini van. But it hauls everything I need.


--
Rob Z.
www.RZinspections.com

Originally Posted By: jwortham
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2001 Explorer.


Never had any trouble carrying everything I need.


Originally Posted By: jrobnett
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2000 Excursion, great vehicle and lots of room.


Originally Posted By: rhinck
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2003 Chevy Trail Blazer


I carry everything I need. I use a Gorrila 13' and an extend & Climb 12'6", 4 radon moniters and small tables, and my inspection bag.


Rick


Originally Posted By: rcloyd
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2003 F-150 long bed with Swiss HD cap. provides easy access to ladders/tools. Has full size ladder rack on top for extension ladder.


side mounted tool box under one lid. I put company graphics on sides of cap instead of truck body.



Russell G. Cloyd


Intra-Spec Home Inspections


& Code Consulting, LLC


859-586-4591


www.intra-spechomeinspections.com

Originally Posted By: evandeven
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2004 Dodge Durango


And the answer is.......Yes, it's got a HEMI!
[ Image: http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/D/Durangopassengerside.jpg ]


--
Eric Van De Ven
Owner/Inspector
Magnum Inspections Inc.
I get paid to be suspicious when there is nothing to be suspicious about!
www.magnuminspections.com

Originally Posted By: kwilliams
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evandeven wrote:
2004 Dodge Durango

And the answer is.......Yes, it's got a HEMI!


ouch , what's your mpg, I use a gmc 4x4 pickup
for when it snows 15 mpg and a mini van the rest
of the time 25 mpg


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Member - MAB

http://www.nachi.org/convention2006.htm

Originally Posted By: jbehling
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kwilliams wrote:
evandeven wrote:
2004 Dodge Durango

And the answer is.......Yes, it's got a HEMI!


ouch , what's your mpg, I use a gmc 4x4 pickup
for when it snows 15 mpg and a mini van the rest
of the time 25 mpg


Volkswagen Jetta Wagon,Turbo Deisel - 50MPG

Lots of room in the back, and roof racks for the ladders. ![icon_wink.gif](upload://ssT9V5t45yjlgXqiFRXL04eXtqw.gif)


Originally Posted By: evandeven
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kwilliams wrote:
evandeven wrote:
2004 Dodge Durango

And the answer is.......Yes, it's got a HEMI!


ouch , what's your mpg, I use a gmc 4x4 pickup
for when it snows 15 mpg and a mini van the rest
of the time 25 mpg


It is getting around 16 to 17. I am changing to synthetic oil this weekend. That is supposed to be worth another 1-1.5 mpg.

On the highway, 23 is the best so far. It isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be. I got it to tow my boat, which it does just fine.


--
Eric Van De Ven
Owner/Inspector
Magnum Inspections Inc.
I get paid to be suspicious when there is nothing to be suspicious about!
www.magnuminspections.com

Originally Posted By: Billy Cola
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hey thanks for all the responses guys. lots to consider.


hey jason hows it going eh? im just east of you. very cool about the jetta although i dont know how i would feel showing up in a car. it just seems …uninspectorly. no offence. its just in my mind i always picture inpsectors in a truck. jason do you mind if i ask how much your website cost you? its very nice.


Originally Posted By: jbehling
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Billy Cola wrote:
hey thanks for all the responses guys. lots to consider.
hey jason hows it going eh? im just east of you. very cool about the jetta although i dont know how i would feel showing up in a car. it just seems .........uninspectorly. no offence. its just in my mind i always picture inpsectors in a truck. jason do you mind if i ask how much your website cost you? its very nice.


I used to have a Nissan Pathfinder, too much $$$ on fuel. I don't worry about what people think I should drive being an inspector, I worry about my bottom line and doing a good job.

As for the web site, check out www.inspectorxsites.com

Cheers


Originally Posted By: bmargiotti
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i use a 1966 Volkswagen Microbus from April 1 until the snow flies. its a great vehicle that gets LOADS of attention. no better free advertising! and people love the thing.


i tried to upload a pic ![icon_sad.gif](upload://nMBtKsE7kuDHGvTX96IWpBt1rTb.gif)

Bob


Originally Posted By: dedwards
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I have a 2001 F150 Super CrewCab with lockable bed cover. Got about 15 miles to the gallon when I got it. Added a Tornado Fuel Saver, that added about a mile per gallon, then got a K & M air filter that helped too. When the exhaust system goes out I will replace that to a dual exhaust and that is suppose to boost HP and increase gas milage. Right now I can get about 17 per gallon where I am running empty or pulling a house, it doesn’t seem to matter. Get better than that on Highway. When we went to Orlando for the convention I checked it several times and consistantly got 19 miles per gallon. Shocked even me.


Ive actually thought about getting a Morris. The Extend and climb ladder fits in the back so neatly I almost never use my folding ladder anymore.


Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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04 4Runner and a 16’ folding climbtek ladder.


Originally Posted By: jmertins
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1997 BMW convertible, red with a side ladder rack.

















wake up John your dreaming again!!! 1997 expedition with 140000 miles on it.


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John Mertins

Baxter Home Inspections, Inc.

"Greatness courts failure"

Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy

Originally Posted By: jrooff
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