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Old 09-13-2006, 12:03 AM
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Default Anyone give up their truck for an H3?

I?ve had an F150 for the past 6.5 years and within the next week or so will have my ?07 H3 (it's on a train). Over the past couple of weeks I?ve been cleaning up the yard, running errands and using the truck for honey-dos and such that I will not be able to with the Hummer. I really have not used the bed much over the years; not a work truck and I don?t tow anything, just the occasional trip to Home Depot and the dump. But it?s been convenient and useful at times.

I know this is entirely dependant on the individual?s uses but one of my concerns in having the Hummer is loss of cargo ability. I think I can manage. Anyone else have a similar situation?
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Old 09-13-2006, 12:06 AM
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You'll adapt and get by. You have to, you already bought it, right?
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Old 09-13-2006, 12:10 AM
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You'll adapt and get by. You have to, you already bought it, right?

No, I put $500. deposit and ordered. It's in tranist now. Regardless, I love the Hummer so I wouldn't reconsider my decision. Maybe just rent a trailer or borrow my Dad's truck if I need to.
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Old 09-13-2006, 12:22 AM
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Yeah, I traded in my pickup for the H3. There are definitely times that I miss having the bed to haul stuff around. But I'd do it over again in a heartbeat.

Just remember to always have a friend or family member with a pickup you can borrow.
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This was my trade in. It was a great truck but my H3 is awesome. I rarely miss it and I always find a way to get er done. So...do it.
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Old 09-13-2006, 02:10 AM
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Sold my truck,Got my 3,after time bought a small trailer
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Old 09-13-2006, 02:45 PM
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I gave up a 02 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4X4 for my H3. I plan on getting a 6X8 trailer for those times I need something from Lowes or to take the lawn tractor in for service. Love the H3.
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Sold my Explorer. Got a trailer for the H3...
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Sold my 04 murano (not realy a truck)
I have put several 12 foot 1x6 inch decking on the roof with no trouble.

Anything to big or heavy I borrow my mother in laws p/u truck or rent the home depot truck for $19.99 for 90 minutes.
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I have a pick-up (rarely used) and an H3 (used much) that I bought after trading in my Explorer Sport. Hands down - best 4x4 ride I have had. I haven't had a moment yet that I couldn't carry the cargo I needed to in the H3 - this has included two 55 gallon drums with room to boot and I am sure I could have placed a third one in there with a little bit of placement engineering.

If you have the room and the extra cash, may I suggest a cargo trailer similar to what Home Depot or Gander Mt. sells. They are relatively inexpensive (under $1,000 I believe) and would serve 99% of your hauling needs should your needs require above and beyond what the H3 can haul. Also, Home Depot and Lowe's rent trucks for relatively heavy duty if the need arises. Something like $19.99 per 75 minutes or so as Fourfourto suggested.

I would have bought a trailer this myself but I really don't have the room to park one right now.
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You've got a Gander Mt. near you? How are they? There is one opening up in a couple of weeks about two blocks from here. Looking forward to checking that place out
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The small amount of cargo space can be a prob but, you will get used to it. My solution is a 10' trailer!
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I gave up an 2002 F350 crew cab dually 4x4. I think yhe Hummer is fun but the big truck was ballsy. I do however have a 16 foot trailer to carrie stuff in but that can be a pain to come home hook up and go pick up. I sure miss the truck.
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I gave up my 2 Door Tahoe and miss it when I need space. I know I am going to miss the space to put stuff this hunting season.Name:  Tahoe 004.JPE
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I suppose I will survive though.
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We got rid of a Dadge p/u about a year ago and don't miss it... much.
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