# Vehicle **URL:** \ **Category:** Misc. Discussion\ **Created:** [April 3, 2015, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396 "2015-04-03T05:11:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![spelham](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/spelham/32/1941_2.png) [@spelham](https://forum.nachi.org/u/spelham)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2015, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/1 "2015-04-03T05:11:12Z")
Is there a recommendation of what type of vehicle one should get for jobs? Is a car sufficient or does it need to be a suv or truck. ---
**Author:** ![jhagarty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jhagarty/32/78584_2.png) [@jhagarty](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jhagarty)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2015, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/2 "2015-04-03T05:16:11Z")
A Truck with a Ladder Rack to support Ladders needed to access the Roofs you need to Inspect… I started with a Jeep that looked like a Helicopter many years ago with extension ladders on the rack… I have a Chrysler Town & Country Minivan, a Kia Sedona Van & a Dodge (Commercial) 2500 Van… Each has its own advantage Equip each as needed… ---
**Author:** ![eschmidt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/eschmidt/32/89375_2.png) [@eschmidt](https://forum.nachi.org/u/eschmidt)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2015, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/3 "2015-04-03T13:16:35Z")
A 22 foot folding combination step and extension ladder is about five and half feet long, and will get you into attics and up to one and a half story roofs. It can fit inside most vehicles that have fold down seats. But trucks or vans are the best unless their size is a problem. ---
**Author:** ![frotte](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/frotte/32/58483_2.png) [@frotte](https://forum.nachi.org/u/frotte)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2015, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/4 "2015-04-03T13:49:13Z")
Ram C/V is what you need. [![](http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/IAMSWUTIAMS/CameraZOOM-20150109120015174_zpsbc6tnk9f.jpg) ](http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/IAMSWUTIAMS/CameraZOOM-20150109120015174_zpsbc6tnk9f.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![jbelrose](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jbelrose/32/58203_2.png) [@jbelrose](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jbelrose)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/5 "2015-04-04T19:50:40Z")
Depends on how much you plan to drive. We go about 50,000 miles per year with just our inspection van. A truck with ladders on top, would kill my fuel costs. We go with a Ford Transit Connect, a Ford Fusion marketing and radon monitor chase car and a Isuzu NPR 16 ft box truck for our mold and water damage division. We use a fold up Warner ladder, a spectoscope and a drone with a GO PRO Hero silver camera. Am not carrying or fighting with a ( 24 ft and beyond) ladder at my age and body mileage. I use the technology. You will rarely see a roof leak from the exterior. ---
**Author:** ![jbelrose](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jbelrose/32/58203_2.png) [@jbelrose](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jbelrose)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2015, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/6 "2015-04-04T19:52:38Z")
Frank did a real nice job with his ride. Sharp! ---
**Author:** ![sfetty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/sfetty/32/331195_2.png) [@sfetty](https://forum.nachi.org/u/sfetty)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/7 "2015-04-04T19:54:02Z")
I’m a van man. ---
**Author:** ![rlewis5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlewis5/32/337040_2.png) [@rlewis5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlewis5)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2015, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/8 "2015-04-04T20:47:34Z")
I love my Honda Element. Its a shame they don’t make them anymore. ![DSCN0112.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/9/1/91fede05508c91622762204e38d2b45ae006b5dc.jpeg) ![DSCN0114.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/c/9/c9fa158f5d5c7aa1c490567cf099bb040f2f2868.jpeg) ![DSCN0113.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/c/c/cc6ac087cb6e1fd034aa87e8c30f1aa1e0999096.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![mgoldenberg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mgoldenberg/32/89265_2.png) [@mgoldenberg](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mgoldenberg)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2015, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/9 "2015-04-04T20:50:06Z")
> [@frotte](#): > > Ram C/V is what you need. > > [http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/IAMSWUTIAMS/CameraZOOM-20150109120015174\_zpsbc6tnk9f.jpg](http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/IAMSWUTIAMS/CameraZOOM-20150109120015174_zpsbc6tnk9f.jpg) Frank that is so cool! 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![mclark2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mclark2/32/170907_2.png) [@mclark2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mclark2)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2015, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/10 "2015-04-04T21:14:21Z")
> [@rlewis5](#): > > I love my Honda Element. Its a shame they don’t make them anymore. All the tools one needs…Two ladders and a cooler that’ll hold a 12 pack of Bud Light… Now that’s **my** kind of inspector! =D\> ---
**Author:** ![frotte](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/frotte/32/58483_2.png) [@frotte](https://forum.nachi.org/u/frotte)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2015, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/11 "2015-04-04T21:20:42Z")
> [@mgoldenberg](#): > > Frank that is so cool! 🆒 And Charger colors. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![rlewis5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlewis5/32/337040_2.png) [@rlewis5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlewis5)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2015, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/12 "2015-04-04T23:45:40Z")
> [@mclark2](#): > > All the tools one needs…Two ladders and a cooler that’ll hold a 12 pack of Bud Light… > > Now that’s **my** kind of inspector! =D\> Miller! ---
**Author:** ![mmcfadden](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mmcfadden/32/230002_2.png) [@mmcfadden](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mmcfadden)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/13 "2015-04-05T00:19:50Z")
> [@rlewis5](#): > > I love my Honda Element. Its a shame they don’t make them anymore. Roy, are you missing a lug nut on that back right wheel? The Elements are cool vehicles though ---
**Author:** ![rlewis5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlewis5/32/337040_2.png) [@rlewis5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlewis5)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/14 "2015-04-05T00:22:42Z")
I broke the friggin this off with my impact. Next time I’m in there I’ll replace it. ---
**Author:** ![mmcfadden](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mmcfadden/32/230002_2.png) [@mmcfadden](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mmcfadden)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/15 "2015-04-05T00:31:10Z")
bummer. just looking out for you 😉 ---
**Author:** ![jhaynes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ce7236/32.png) [@jhaynes](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jhaynes)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/16 "2015-04-05T01:20:47Z")
I have loved my 2004 Avalanche since I have also used it for general contracting however the time has come to find another ride. I just purchased my wife a 2015 Toyota RAV4 and and seriously looking at buying one for myself. The largest equipment I carry is a 22’ little giant which has allowed me to pretty much get on any roof although after great study, I hardly ever need it since I purchased a telescoping ladder which collapses down to 3’…that and a set of cougar paws has allowed me to traverse pretty much every roof with very few exceptions…but I digress. The RAV4 gets 30 + mpg and my little giant fits in it nice along with my telescoping ladder and small step ladder for tight closet scuttle holes. I will say that its hard to beat my Avalanche in ride and utility…but MPG is very important to me right now. ---
**Author:** ![spelham](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/spelham/32/1941_2.png) [@spelham](https://forum.nachi.org/u/spelham)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/17 "2015-04-05T06:13:04Z")
Ok, that looks awesome. I’ve been looking at transit similar to this, it looks really crisp with your design on it. I really like it. ---
**Author:** ![spelham](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/spelham/32/1941_2.png) [@spelham](https://forum.nachi.org/u/spelham)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 6:23am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/18 "2015-04-05T06:23:55Z")
For a van that looks awesome. I think I know what I’m going to get now. Ladder space has been a concern as well as MPG, most of the trucks I’ve been looking at average 15/20 (that has been worrisome to me). Jeff Belrose, a drone? I like the use of technology. I’ll be moving to Utah in a few months so I’m holding off buying anything until I’m settled and put in for a good company over there. Thank you for all the input, it has helped narrow down my search tremendously. ---
**Author:** ![spelham](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/spelham/32/1941_2.png) [@spelham](https://forum.nachi.org/u/spelham)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 6:53am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/19 "2015-04-05T06:53:32Z")
How tall is your telescoping ladder? Is the weight comparable to the little giant you lug around? ---
**Author:** ![rlewis5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlewis5/32/337040_2.png) [@rlewis5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlewis5)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396/20 "2015-04-05T13:06:44Z")
X-tend and climb pro rated at 16 ft but actually 21ft. [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/vehicle/95396.md?page=2)