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Comment by alemanek | Hacker News Reader

Which to be fair is the majority of the current US pickup truck market.

Yes modern pickup trucks are not useful for most work, or would be more useful in other forms. I note near me that most landscapers use older smaller Toyota trucks which are easier to reach into the bed without getting in it. Most work vehicles printed with a logo are vans, which don’t expose their cargo to the elements (or theft).

These trucks do have utility for hauling trailers, but as far as I am concerned most modern pick-up trucks are emotional support vehicles.

Beat-up Toyota T100s are still the landscaper vehicle of choice out west.

Large trucks that are taller can still be useful for tossing bikes and recreational toys in the back, but they are a pain for loading/unloading unless you're a very tall person. Oddly enough I did a ton of home renovation with my first-gen Honda Pilot because you could easily slide a 4x8ft piece of plywood/drywall into the back and close the tailgate. Perfect height for unloading and comes with a built-in cover for rainy trips.

That said, having a truck bed with a liner is really handy for muddy/dirty tools, gravel, organic matter, chemicals, and other stuff that you don't want smelling up your car. I definitely didn't toss that stuff into the back of the Pilot.

I just don't understand why these people don't get it, and why they insist on buying the vehicle that is least well suited for their business. /s

"... most modern pick-up trucks are emotional support vehicles"

Nicely summarized!

And the majority of the new car market (including electrics!)

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