Why do I always spend more than I need to?

[Davejb]

Case in point. We wanted to bring our bikes camping with us this summer, so to keep the bed useable for the tent and equipment I decided to install a class 3 receiver and get a bike rack for it. Now I didn't need a class 3 for this but figured I'm buying it so might as well get one that matched my tow rating, even though I'll likely never tow.
Then I decided if I have the receiver it seems kind of odd that I wouldn't have the wiring harness for said trailer that I'll likely never tow so more money there, I bought the 7 pin harness and also a 7 pin to 4 pin adapter "just in case".
I just can't seem to do things halfway, my dad taught me to do things right if you're going to do them, so I guess I'll blame him, thanks dad!

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[Trigganometry]

Just adding to the resale value of the truck! Now that’s a good investment ?

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Case in point. We wanted to bring our bikes camping with us this summer, so to keep the bed useable for the tent and equipment I decided to install a class 3 receiver and get a bike rack for it. Now I didn't need a class 3 for this but figured I'm buying it so might as well get one that matched my tow rating, even though I'll likely never tow.
Then I decided if I have the receiver it seems kind of odd that I wouldn't have the wiring harness for said trailer that I'll likely never tow so more money there, I bought the 7 pin harness and also a 7 pin to 4 pin adapter "just in case".
I just can't seem to do things halfway, my dad taught me to do things right if you're going to do them, so I guess I'll blame him, thanks dad!

Well...you just never know, might come in handy. Sounds like smart thinking to me.

 

[Big Blue]

Case in point. We wanted to bring our bikes camping with us this summer, so to keep the bed useable for the tent and equipment I decided to install a class 3 receiver and get a bike rack for it. Now I didn't need a class 3 for this but figured I'm buying it so might as well get one that matched my tow rating, even though I'll likely never tow.
Then I decided if I have the receiver it seems kind of odd that I wouldn't have the wiring harness for said trailer that I'll likely never tow so more money there, I bought the 7 pin harness and also a 7 pin to 4 pin adapter "just in case".
I just can't seem to do things halfway, my dad taught me to do things right if you're going to do them, so I guess I'll blame him, thanks dad!

I'm right there with you, was brought up the same way. To use your example. Why put a class II hitch on when some day you might need the class III. Then you need to replace it at more cost. A little more up front equal less in the long run.

 

[wanted33]

I'm in the same boat David, except I haven't bought the wiring harness yet. Needed a hitch for the bike rack, and like you my old worn out mind said, and this is what my dear old Dad always told me, "It only cost a little more to go first class". Do ya think my Dad knew your Dad?

 

[Leftcoast]

IMHO it's only bad if you can't afford it. I wouldn't buy unnecessary items with rent money. This board doesn't tend to attract the most financial savy individuals. I'm not saying that's the case here but I see it all too often around these parts.

 

[Blmpkn]

Why spend more than needed?

Simple... because you can always make more money!

 

[TimmyB]

Case in point. We wanted to bring our bikes camping with us this summer, so to keep the bed useable for the tent and equipment I decided to install a class 3 receiver and get a bike rack for it. Now I didn't need a class 3 for this but figured I'm buying it so might as well get one that matched my tow rating, even though I'll likely never tow.
Then I decided if I have the receiver it seems kind of odd that I wouldn't have the wiring harness for said trailer that I'll likely never tow so more money there, I bought the 7 pin harness and also a 7 pin to 4 pin adapter "just in case".
I just can't seem to do things halfway, my dad taught me to do things right if you're going to do them, so I guess I'll blame him, thanks dad!

Hey, have you considered the advantages of a really nice, used Thule 4-bike rack? I mean, you could get away cheaper but then you'd worry more about your bikes and I don't want to see you go through any more stress!

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