I have been driving Dodge Mini-Vans since they came out, and have been well satisfied. I had spare parts cabinets and stuff built in. I travelled sometimes over 2 hours one way, so wanted to make sure i had everything. I recently changed to a 2010 Dodge Journey. Is seems to be quite versatile, seats fold down, side doors open full. i am still trying to figure out minor modifications to make. i.e. shelves etc. I seldom used most of the stuff I used to carry, so since i don't travel as far afield, I carry less. I reschedule if I don't have what is needed. Mileage seems quite good 27mpg (yours) on the highway. I expect it to get better, when it gets broken in. John Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia On 22-Apr-10, at 5:32 PM, Paul McCloud wrote: > I'm not moving pianos. The store is just musing about using it for > that. > We have a (too) big van for moves. It would be used only very > occasionally > for digital delivery when I'm not out tuning. When we had lots of > sales, it > didn't matter because they were out and about delivering pianos > anyway, so > delivery of a small digital was part of the route. They just > thought it > would be better to own the vehicle than pay me to use mine using IRS > reimbursement rates, and burning up the big van for something that > would fit > in the back seat of most small SUV's. > I am forwarding all your responses to the boss, Ric Overton. Am > appreciating all the comments, thanks. > Paul McCloud > San DIego > > -----Original Message----- > From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] > On Behalf > Of David Ilvedson > Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 12:55 PM > To: pianotech at ptg.org > Subject: Re: [pianotech] Vehicle Recommendations > > Leave the piano moving to a piano mover unless part of your job is > piano > moving. In that case get a panel truck... > > David Ilvedson, RPT > Pacifica, CA 94044 > > ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- > From: tnrwim at aol.com > To: pmc033 at earthlink.net; pianotech at ptg.org > Received: 4/22/2010 12:17:59 PM > Subject: Re: [pianotech] Vehicle Recommendations > > > >> Paul > >> There is a huge difference between looking for a vehicle that can >> carry an > action, or >> oven a small portable keyboard, and one that can carry a small spinet > piano. The >> actions and keyboards are relatively light weight, and so most cars >> that > have the >> room in the trunk, or back area, like a SUV, HRR, or minivan, would >> work. > But when >> it comes to moving pianos, even small spinets, I would tell the >> company to > use the >> moving crew, with the appropriate truck. > > >> Wim > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: pmc033 at earthlink.net <pmc033 at earthlink.net> >> To: Pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org> >> Sent: Thu, Apr 22, 2010 4:33 am >> Subject: [pianotech] Vehicle Recommendations > > > >> List:: >> The store where I work is offering to purchase a new vehicle for >> me to > use, which >> will also be used to transport keyboards and perhaps some small > uprights(?). One >> of the sales staff has a Prius, which appears to have enough room >> to carry > an >> action, and they have used it to deliver digital pianos >> successfully. So > that is one >> choice, though I doubt a small upright will fit. I'm also looking >> at some > of the smaller >> SUV's like the Ford Escape, and some of the minivans, as well as >> the Chevy > HHR >> (thanks, Wim!). I want to be sure I'm getting a reliable vehicle, >> so if > you know what >> to avoid, or have had a bad experience, you could post it here. >> I'm a bit > wary of >> the domestic brands because of reliability concerns, but I'm not >> opposed > either. It >> will have to be a late model as the budget limit is around $15k, so >> a new > vehicle is >> probably too much right now. It's going to be mostly freeway >> driving, s o > it has to >> have enough power to get around. MPG's should be reasonable. >> Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance. >> >> Paul McCloud, RPT >> San Diego >> PianoSD.com Service Technician >> >> >> pmc033 at earthlink.net >> EarthLink Revolves Around You. >> > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2810 - Release Date: > 04/22/10 > 06:31:00 >
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