Best car vacuum for cleaning out sawdust from my truck?

Hey everyone, I've been building a deck in my backyard and using my truck to haul lumber and tools. Now the interior is full of sawdust and wood chips. I need a good car vacuum that can handle this mess. I've been looking at the Ridgid 4 Gallon and the DeWalt 2 Gallon, but not sure which one is better for car use. Any recommendations? I have a budget of around $100.

As someone who inspects job sites, I gotta say, dry sawdust in a car can be a fire hazard if it gets into electrical components. Make sure you vacuum it out regularly. For car vacuums, I'd recommend a wet/dry vac with a fine dust bag. The Ridgid is built tough and has a great warranty, but it's heavy. The DeWalt is lighter but might not have as much suction. Also, consider a handheld like the Milwaukee M12 if you have batteries, but they're not as powerful. For your budget, you could get a good corded one.

I've used both the Ridgid and DeWalt for cleaning out work vehicles. The Ridgid 4 gallon is a workhorse, but it's big for a car. If you can, get a longer hose and a crevice tool. The DeWalt 2 gallon is easier to maneuver and has enough suction for sawdust. I'd actually recommend the DeWalt if you're using it mainly in the car. Also, check out the accessory kits—they often come with a brush that's gentle on upholstery. I've also had good luck with the Craftsman 2 gallon, but it's not as readily available.

Thanks for the tips! I think I'll go with the DeWalt 2 gallon since it's more portable and I won't need to vacuum out a whole construction site. Also, I'll get a fine dust bag to keep the dust from blowing back. One more question: is it safe to vacuum up nails or screws? I have some loose ones on the floor mats.

Most wet/dry vacs can handle small screws and nails, but they can damage the impeller if they're sharp or heavy. Best to pick those up by hand or use a magnetic sweeper. For safety, always check the vacuum's manual. I had a guy break his impeller once and it was costly. So just be careful.