Going to be getting two new service vehicles both will be trucks
Let's hear what you have and how you like it. I currently have a 2005 Chevy Silverado extended cab
And a 2011 Chevy Silverado extended cab. My problem is that the new Chevy
Is too big for me to work out of I can't reach in the bed of the truck or reach the
Ladder racks. I am leaning towards two Chevy Colorado's or Toyotas. I'll be buying used but I don't want
Two different vehicles. What do you other short guys out there use?

You didn't mention it, but I'll never own another truck without the extended cab AND a 3rd/4th door.
You can buy step pockets that you cut out the bed side to fit and screw in place.
A bed extension that fits into a trailer hitch socket can be invaluable.

I have a f 150 short bed with topper and single ladder rack...then a pull out drawer system in back...it is a manual but i love driving with a clutch...6 cyl

For what i do it works well

My only real requirement in a vehicle is it has to be white so I can letter it. Not very picky when it comes to make/model as long as I think I am getting good value for my money.

I think you are going to have the best luck finding two similar vehicles if you stick with the Colorado or the GMC version, the Canyon.

I replaced a 05 f150 four door with a 2012 Ford transit connect. I don't think I would go back to a full size. It's not just gas, it tires and brakes and maintainence. Everything is more expensive when full size. I do have a Canyon, no complaints.

Thanks for the info keep it coming, my 05 currently has A
ARE topper on it and will never own another vehicle without some type of topper
On it.

We have 4x4 f150s with the extended cab. They all have a short bed and are cap.

I think a lot depends on what you want to carry & how far you are willing travel to get something you need, true , most full size are more to run, but carry a little more. Most small trucks you can not compare to full size weather it be bed size or cab size. I've seen some go to a smaller truck, only to start pulling a trailer, no savings their.
Not to compare different brand trucks, but I had a 2003 Ford F-150 that lasted to April of 2015, replaced transmission , bearings ,tires, and all the rest that follows, millage with that truck with all aboard was about 14 mpg average. Went to a 2012 F-250 with a 6.2 liter engine, same load on truck, but milage changed, about 18 mpg average and everything being HD, will last a little longer

Have owned two Silverado's extended cabs with 8' beds.

Go big or go home with the bed.

The '98 had a standard cap, the '01 I put a contractors cap on it

If you go with an alum contractors cap do yourself a favor and paint the
vertical side of the contractor box a white color, this is the side with
in the main cap. this is done to cut down the glare from headlights in
the rear view mirror. You can thank me later.

pick65

I got a toyota pickup extra cab and i trap out of it and it's perfect and it can get where u need

Thinking about getting two of these
http://www.qualityautos.net/mobile/mdetails.aspx?VID=261554832

Have a 2014 F150 Crew and love it. My 2005 F150 went 140k on the orig ball joints, bearings and calipers so it didn't owe me a $. New truck has the 5.0...has more power than the old 5.4L and I can squeek out 23mpg on a trip in the pocket. 18-19 around town.

You will do fine with those. That guy in Highland Park always has a lot for sale. About 55 miles away from me. Got to be quite a trip for you.

Last vehicle I bought brand new. It was a Ram Promaster. Out the door was $20.5k and they paid to get it lettered. Take the vehicle in your link. Looked at quite a few in that year/mileage/price range. If our vehicles last the same number of miles. I bought 130,000 miles for $10k is how I looked at it.

Does that 2nd door access the bed?

Yeah under the bed, fits a 25 gallon tank
And a hole cut in for hose to connect to hose
Reel.

What would you use a 25g tank for? It seems too much for daily pesticide and too small for something like termites.

I have a 50gal sprayer currently with a 300 ft hose and
It's the cats meow! No termites up here, I just use it for
Daily structural pest control accounts if my b&g isn't enough

How far up in the air can you spray with your rig?

30/35 ft