Intended purpose of our trucks

[leftybass209]

We've all heard it, and/or probably used the phrase at times, " I use my truck for it's intended purpose".

Often, it's a polite jab at differentiating a work truck from a show truck.

However, I do think it can create a friendly debate amongst us by asking, What is your truck "intended" for today?


What constitutes using a truck for it's intended purpose? Is it utilizing every inch of the bed dimensions? Maxing out the payload? Towing to capacity? Putting a camper on a camper special?

Prior to the mid-60's, it was apparent that trucks did have a singular purpose; to haul materials. Since, they've gained options and had ad campaigns with the goal being to more closely associate a truck as not just a work vehicle, but a vehicle capable at doing everything.

I love all vehicles, including work trucks, and those that will never see anything other than the occasional dust speck in the bed. However, i'm always open to hearing differing opinions.