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Mr. Truck knows how much time it takes to research the web. Since I’m already doing it, I thought I would share my best pickup truck reviews. This should help answer questions, save time and prevent some of that good ole multiple computer monitor radiation. Pickup truck reviews towing trailers, see how trucks compare using trailers.
Stellantis Introduces New Mopar ’21 Ram 1500 Special Edition in North America. 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lone Star Crew Cab, powered by the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 paired with a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, features select Mopar Custom Shop accessories and graphics for exclusive performance appearance Read the report…
Kelsey says: “This Ram TRX was one of the fastest and most powerful trucks I have ever been in. Sitting in it was pure luxury (as I would expect for 100k+). Having a 702 horsepower, 650lb-ft torque supercharged engine straight from the factory is AWESOME!”
Tackle tougher terrain: Fully redesigned F-150 Raptor boosts its off-road capability with all-new five-link rear suspension featuring improved wheel travel, electronically controlled next-generation FOX™ shocks with Live Valve™ technology, plus first-in-class*available 37-inch tires to tackle tougher terrain on high-speed desert runs. 2021 Raptor story…
First Ram TRX Super Truck is going to Barrett-Jackson auction in March. The Ram 1500 TRX VIN #001 being auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale is one of 702 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition models. Commemorating the most powerful truck with 702 horsepower straight from the factory, the 2021 1500 TRX Launch Edition is limited to 702 units – and sold out in less than three hours. For more ….
The Sleeping Giant just opened it’s eyes and POW, ZOOM, BAM, Look up in the sky it’s Hummer EV Super Truck. The HUMMER EV will get its energy from General Motors’ all-new Ultium batteries and power from Ultium Drive, GM’s proprietary EV drive units. A GM-estimated best-in-class 1,000 horsepower and GM-estimated 11,500 lb-ft of torque are generated by three separate motors within two Ultium drive units to give HUMMER EV’s e4WD remarkable on- and off-road capabilities. Read the beginnings if a Super Star.
Breaking Truck News: Ford announces F150 Hybrid Warranty. What are we going to do the old hybrid batteries? Will we shipp them to Mars? More that likely they will be recycled which is good. The hybrid warranty was a deciding factory when I bought my hybrid car. Read more about all the specs on the 2021 Ford F150 including warranties. Read…
Auburn Hills, Mich. – Ram Truck announced that production of the third installment of “Built to Serve Edition” trucks will begin next month at its Sterling Heights (Michigan) Assembly Plant.
Ram is celebrating America’s five land, sea and air-based armed forces with “Built to Serve Editions” of its popular Ram 1500 half-ton pickup truck lineup. More….
The Jeep® brand has introduced its new Wrangler 4xe, marking the arrival of the most capable, technically advanced and eco-friendly Wrangler ever. Jeep Wrangler 4xe models will be available in Europe, China and the United States by early 2021. The Jeep Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe models – introduced last year in Geneva – began arriving in Europe this summer. The new Jeep 4xe models follow the introduction of the Jeep Grand Commander PHEV in China last year. More story…
New 2021 Ram Limited Night Edition in 1500 and heavy duty. The Night Edition Rams have been popular in past years. Color coordinated grill, trim and monochromatic bumpers make it a looker. 20 inch wheels on a HD dually are rare from the factory. 19 speakers for the Harmon/Kardon premium sound system, sport hood on the 1500 and everyone wants to ride in your truck.
All-new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Supercharged
- Rated at 702 horsepower, 650 lb.-ft. of torque
- 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in 4.5 seconds; 0-100 mph in 10.5 seconds
- Quarter mile in 12.9 seconds at 108 mph
- Top speed of 118 mph, More Details….
2021 Bronco is finally here, well pictures and video anyway. Bronco Two, Four door and Sport. Topless, doorless, front and rear lockers and front sway bar disconnect make Bronco a true competitor for Jeep Wrangler. 35 in tires, 7-speed manual transmission and of course a 10-speed automatic is just part of the story. 200 accessories for Bronco will also be an attack on Mopar and Wrangler sales. Things are heating up in Detroit. Video Reveal : Of course you’ll want to put a $100 deposit and get in line. Specs and details at Bronco Stats….
Breaking News: Next-Gen Ranger Raptor coming to the USA with a 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 twin turbo American Blue Oval fans were understandably feeling left out when Ford refused to sell the current-gen Ranger Raptor in the U.S. But if a report from Australian news site Car Expert proves true, they might be receiving a pretty nice consolation prize. The report claims that not only will the next-gen Ranger Raptor launch in the U.S., but it’ll also be powered by Ford’s 2.7L EcoBoost V6, not some diesel engine like the current model. As reported by FordAuthority.com Read more….
Breaking News 2020 Ford Ranger Performance Upgrades: Three packages with tires, Fox Shocks, light bar, engine horse power along with graphic enhancements add excitement to off-road fun. See the upgrades and read new details.
Check out the 2021 Ford F150 online launch. Video and article with all the stats that we know. Finally a Hybrid, power air dam, built in generator, around truck lighting, seats to sleep in and a fold out table in the console.
2020 Ford Super Duty Launch from Arizona Part 1, winch, 7.3L and 10-speed
(https://mrtruck.com/popup.htm) Finally first drive of the 2020 Ford Super Duty. Part one introduces what Super Duty can do. Next week after the embargo, off-road and trailering details. It was way fun.
2020 Ford Super Duty launch, 42 ft. hotshot trailering part 2
(https://mrtruck.com/popup.htm) 2020 Ford F450 tows big trailer in Arizona mountains. Reviewing 1050 lb ft torque Power Stroke trailering, with auto exhaust brake and full brake. New 10-speed tranny, grade shifts well.
Finally 30 years later, the Big Three all have 1/2 ton diesels. We towed a 7600 lb Iron Bull dump trailer to Estes Park. The Silverado is the only 1/2 ton diesel with an exhaust brake. Even though the Ram had an 8-speed and no exhaust brake, both truck performed similarly up and down the mountain curvy roads on highway 36 to Estes. It appears the exhaust brake and 10-speed in tow-haul mode in the Silverado doesn’t…. More
Ram Truck today announced EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine. Ram’s half-ton EcoDiesel will be rated at 32 miles per gallon (mpg) highway, 22 mpg city for 4×2 models; 29 mpg highway, 21 mpg city for 4×4 models. Ram 1500’s unsurpassed 29 mpg highway fuel economy rating for 4×4 models is significant in that 4×4 models represent more than 80 percent of the U.S. fullsize truck mix. Read More….
2020 Ram Lineup: The 2020 Ram 1500 sets the benchmark for durability, technology, efficiency and luxury with features never before offered in a pickup. With the addition of the all-new, third generation 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel, the Ram 1500 becomes America’s most powerful half-ton diesel pickup, with 480 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 are the Heavy Duty segment’s leaders in ride and handling, luxury, materials, innovation and technology, extending well past any competitive offerings. Driving it all, a never-before-seen torque rating of 1,000 lb.-ft. from the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel engine. Rest of the article…
2020 GMC HD Sierra introduced: ProGrade Trailering Technology
First introduced with the 2019 Sierra light duty, the ProGrade Trailering System leverages technology advancements to offer additional features and functionality for the 2020 Sierra Heavy Duty. “Trailering is the most important consideration for Sierra Heavy Duty customers, and the new features and technologies in the 2020 Sierra HD make it easier than ever to hitch a trailer and tow it confidently,” said Jaclyn McQuaid, vehicle chief engineer, Heavy Duty Trucks. Read the store….
Chevy has been busy with 2020 Silverado’s. A new inline aluminum 6 cylinder 3.0L diesel in the 1500 and the all new 2020 Silverado Heavy Duty. New 10-speeds in light and heavy duty diesels should help fuel mileage and keeping them in the torque power band. Torque peak is at 1500 RPMs giving it potential towing trailers. All new Silverado Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500, major changes. Four more gears, towing 12,500 lbs. more trailer weight. Three inch gooseneck balls are here to stay for towing 30k plus trailers, like they’ve used in Australia for decades. More….
2020 Ram Lineup: The 2020 Ram 1500 sets the benchmark for durability, technology, efficiency and luxury with features never before offered in a pickup. With the addition of the all-new, third generation 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel, the Ram 1500 becomes America’s most powerful half-ton diesel pickup, with 480 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 are the Heavy Duty segment’s leaders in ride and handling, luxury, materials, innovation and technology, extending well past any competitive offerings. Driving it all, a never-before-seen torque rating of 1,000 lb.-ft. from the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel engine. Rest of the article…
2020 GMC HD Sierra introduced: ProGrade Trailering Technology
First introduced with the 2019 Sierra light duty, the ProGrade Trailering System leverages technology advancements to offer additional features and functionality for the 2020 Sierra Heavy Duty. “Trailering is the most important consideration for Sierra Heavy Duty customers, and the new features and technologies in the 2020 Sierra HD make it easier than ever to hitch a trailer and tow it confidently,” said Jaclyn McQuaid, vehicle chief engineer, Heavy Duty Trucks. Read the store….
Ram Truck today announced pricing for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $36,890 for the Tradesman Quad Cab 2WD, plus $1,695 destination. The EcoDiesel is a $4,995 option, or $3,000 premium over the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 eTorque ($3,300 on Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Rebel and Laramie base models). “The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel offers the best torque and towing among all half-ton diesel trucks,” More details….
DETROIT — The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the available, all-new 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel engine delivers an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 23 city in rear-wheel-drive models. EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel drive models is 29 mpg highway/23 city. With an SAE-certified 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, the Silverado 3.0L Duramax with four-wheel drive is also capable of towing up to 9,300 pounds and a max payload of 1,870 pounds, meeting the towing needs of about 90 percent of light-duty customers. More…
Ford F-150 Is Best Performing Pickup Truck in IIHS Passenger-
New Project Truck: 1994 Dodge 1500 4×4 shortbed 4 in lift, 3 in body lift
This new innovation manages throttle and braking, allowing drivers to focus on steering through challenging off-road conditions. It makes taking Raptor through the rough stuff more fun than ever. Trail Control can be activated at speeds from 1 mph up to 20 mph. More…
Rated at 450 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque, the new Ford F-150 Limited leads the competition, offering more power than any light-duty pickup on the road. F-150 Limited sports a new dual exhaust system with exhaust tips smoothly integrated into new rear bumper cutouts. More….
2019 Chevrolet Silverado Chassis Cab 4500HD MSRP Starts at $48,465
DETROIT – The manufacturer suggested retail prices for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado chassis cab trucks will start at $48,465, Chevrolet announced today. This includes a $1,495 destination charge, but excludes taxes, title and additional dealer fees. Customers can visit one of more than 400 Chevrolet commercial medium duty dealers to customize and price the all-new work truck. Production will begin in late 2018.
2019 Silverado Delivers More Truck, More Capability, More Value
DETROIT – Today, Chevrolet announced that the 2019 Silverado LT will be larger, more capable, more fuel efficient and feature a starting at MSRP that is up to $700 less than the outgoing model.
GMC Reaches New Heights with Next Gen 2019 Sierra Elevation
DETROIT – The launch of the next generation Sierra lineup continues with the introduction of the new 2019 GMC Sierra Elevation. Adding to other recently revealed bold, powerful models of the Sierra, the Elevation makes a statement in design, capability and advanced connectivity.
The all-new 2019 Ford Ranger starts at $25,395 including destination and delivery. The all-new Ranger is designed and engineered for the North American market. More….
Ranger Trailer Blind Spot System: “You know, you may wonder why a midsize truck would need trailer Blind Spot. But it is the truck class that needs it the most. Ford F150 and Super Duty had this option in Bliss a couple years ago. But the bigger trucks can have wider towing mirrors and their body’s are wider, allowing the trailer mirrors to see more of the trailer sides. The narrower mid size trucks without towing mirrors will have a hard time seeing the trailer sides. Mid size trucks can now tow up to 7700 lbs. More…..
Sierra AT4 comes standard with a factory installed 2-inch suspension lift that provides additional ground clearance and four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case.
Sierra AT4 also includes standard off-road tuned Rancho monotube shock absorbers, a locking rear differential and Hill Descent Control, a driver assistance feature that leverages the anti-lock braking system to enable smooth, controlled descents on steep grades without the driver having to touch the brake pedal under certain conditions. The locking rear differential directs engine power equally to both rear wheels for the greatest traction on slippery or uneven terrain. More….
Ford F150 2018 Introduced in Detroit:
I just got use to the Ford F150 for 2017 with the new second generation Eco Boost 3.5L twin turbo with more power, dual injection and 10-speed auto tranny. But Ford flew me to Detroit to take a peak at the 2018 F150. Course it will be on sale this fall, but January seamed early to be looking at 2018. It was a embargoed news release and I was lucky enough to get to video an interview with the new Ford Truck group Marketing Manager, Todd Eckert. More…
Finally I’m getting a Ford High Boy ( Factory High Rider ) again. I had a 1976 High-Boy 20 years ago. It was my favorite truck of the 20 plus trucks I’ve owned over the years. Doing brakes first, then tires, getting ready for the rocky trail. More…. SOLD
About every 10 years or so most of the trucks will come out all new and shiny over a couple of years. This year 2018 Ford’s new F150 diesel will be out in the second quarter. I went to the Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) in January where Chevy showed us the all new 2019 Silverado 1/2 ton and Ram introduced it’s 2019 all new 1500. 2019 GMC is coming next. Ford re-introduced the 2019 Ranger that was missing since 2011. It won’t be out until the beginning of 2019 with the all new Bronco after that. Jeep has a new midsize truck that will join the growing midsize segment in 2019 See the new 2019 trucks….
The 2019 Silverado’s strong, modern design advances Chevrolet’s history of industry-leading pickup design. It’s a legacy built on decades of experience with models such as the Advance Design trucks of the 1950s and the C/K series of the 1960s. Those trucks set the standard for pickup design in their eras, and currently are some of the most coveted vintage trucks on the market. The next-generation Silverado is poised to change the face of trucks again. There’s More….
New Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel Has Best-in-Class EPA Estimated: Videos near top page
30 MPG Highway Fuel Economy Rating
• Efficient: 2018 F-150 3.0-liter Power Stroke® diesel has a best-in-class EPA-estimated fuel
economy rating of 30 mpg highway
• Powerful: First-ever F-150 Power Stroke diesel engine offers best-in-class 250 diesel
horsepower and 440 lb.-ft. of torque
• Capable: Diesel-equipped F-150 brings best-in-class diesel towing and payload capacity.
Stable Boy RV Horse Hauler
First look at the 2019 GMC 1500 Sierra trucks. New body, new bed, super tailgate, carbon fiber bed, diesel and so much more. New trailering aides with trailer camera, trailer tire pressure and heat monitoring. New truck braking, 10-speed tranny, brake controller to the right side. And even a centered steering wheel.
2019 Ram 1500 debut in Detroit, all new truck. All new 2019 Ram 1500 makes it’s first appearance at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. New look, new frame, lighter, bigger cab, longer wheelbase and a new Rebel.
The Biggest Truck Test with Trailers: Once again I’m privileged to be on the team with PickupTrucks.com for their extreme heavy duty truck comparison, class 2 and 3. It’s called the 2014 Ultimate HD Challenge with mostly 2015 HD trucks. I drove all the trucks, towed trailers with all the trucks, brake tested, raced, hill climb, MPG, Davis Dam, Eisenhower Tunnel, 2 miles in the sky up 7% grades, dessert heat, as good as a truck test gets. Load Trail supplied 30K goosenecks with 2 weeks on the road. Read the 3/4 ton Gas Truck contest : Read the 1 ton Diesel Dually contest.
Ram Power Wagon 2016, the Off-Road King. When you think of a heavy duty truck, you think heavy for towing trailers. The Ram Power Wagon is heavy, curb weight of 7056 lbs. When you think of an off-road truck, you think light duty or Jeep size. But the Power Wagon breaks all the rules, a solid truck that can go anywhere, just like they did in World War II. But the new Power Wagon is an agile mountain goat. With locking front and rear differential, a 12,000 lb winch, a lift kit, skid plates and the front sway bar disconnects for tremendous wheel travel over rocks. It’s the only truck that comes with a 12,000 lb. winch from the factory. Read the reivew….
Titan: I was the
Ford Super Duty 2015
Someone woke up the sleeping Ram bear and it’s growling. Ram fans have a winner and are enjoying the battle between Ram and Ford. We got use to Ford battling GM for the title for decades, but Ram pushed GM’s Chevrolet and GMC back to third place. With GM dropping their Class 4 and 5 cab & chassis truck, Ram is using Ford’s play book. More….
Heavy Duty Ram for 2015 has only one change. But it’s embargoed for another week. You have to come to my website MrTruck.com to found out in September. Meaning this review will help even for the 2015 Ram. I was part of the PickupTrucks.com Ultimate HD Challenge published last week. We had 3 new 3/4 ton gas trucks towing trailers around Detroit for a week of hill climbs, brake tests, 1/4 mile racing and MPG tours. Then 2 weeks later we were towing my trailers in the Rockies from Dillon to the tunnels on I-70. The winner for the heavy duty gas engine trucks was the 2014 Ram 2500 with the Hemi 6.4L. More…..
Ram Truck is the only full-size pickup truck manufacturer to adopt the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2807 towing practices in all three pickup truck segments (½-ton, ¾-ton and 1-ton) Maximum towing capacities unchanged or improved under SAE standardized J2807 More….
GM 1500 with 8-speed in 6.2L
First year for the integrated trailer brake controller for electric over hydraulic brakes. Quieter again with the Duramax diesel. They’ve always been quiet going back to 2001 birth, but now…. More….
Ram EcoDiesel 28-MPG
It also exceeds the EPA highway rating for the top-ranked small pickup. The breakthrough results mean Ram keeps the half-ton fuel-economy record set last year by the 2013 Ram 1500. Equipped with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine, the truck earned 25 mpg highway, a rating that stands for model-year 2014. The Ram 1500 now owns the half-ton pickup segment’s top two spots in the EPA’s 2014 highway fuel-economy rankings. More…
Ram 2014 mega changes
Grand Cherokee Diesel
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland EcoDiesel: Watch out European SUV diesel’s, Grand Cherokee is a contender with V-6 diesel, 8-speed automatic transmission and four corner air suspension. The EPA rates the diesel for 28 mpg on the highway, my highway driving was over 30 mpg. The diesel is quiet and smooth with the 8-speed.. More…..
Ford F150 CNG
Video CNG F150 part 1 Video CNG F150 part 2
The 2013 Ram 3500 will change the truck and trailer industry. The top end trailer size for pickups will go from 20k to 30k capacity quickly. I doesn’t seem that long ago when one ton dually trucks could tow 15,000 lbs, then in 2011 model year it went up to over 22,000 lbs and now Ram is boosting 30,000 lbs for a gooseneck trailer. A big dramatic jump in towing capacity, we new it was coming. In the seventies we called a decked out one ton dually a “Cowboy Kenworth”, now we’re over 1/2 way to the big rigs. CB and an air horn should be options on this Laramie Longhorn. read the review…
King of Beasts, truck shootout
King of Beasts shootout with Pickuptrucks.com and MrTruck.com. Because of all the turmoil around standardized testing for heavy-duty trucks, we knew it was time to take the two strongest HD pickups on a fact-finding mission to explore their maximum tow capacities and how that translates into the real world. It’s a big review, took over a week and a couple thousand miles.
It has a deeper front grill. It’s a tall truck that is heavily disguised. Looks like a larger crew cab and new dually fenders. More pictures….
2013 Ram 1500 Big Changes, now we’ll see what Fiat’s management improvements to the Ram will be– improved fuel economy fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter V-6 engine and first-in-segment technologies: eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start system, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension. A Hemi with air ride and 8 speed
Ford Super Duty 2013: You wouldn’t know there’s a recession going on with truck sales this year. And for 2013, Ford ups the ante with their most luxurious model Super Duty yet, the Platinum. I always thought King Ranch was as high as a truck could get and my favorite. Platinum, like the F150 is about the chrome, chrome on mirrors, door handles, tailgate and a chrome perforated mesh in the horizontal bars in the grill. Bigger nav. screen and more…..
The Outdoorsman model has a complete trailer option package with mirrors, brake controller, heavy duty engine and transmission cooling , the Hemi 5.7L MDS, 3.92 axle ratio, 6.5 screen GPS, and backup camera. My favorite option, double folding center console storage that folds up for the middle seat for six. More…
Ram Outdoorsman 1500, Hemi and a Gun Rack towing a Logan Coach; Outdoorsman model 1500 Ram, crew cab a loaded model. This truck is ready for elk season. This media truck had a gun rack in the bedrail weather poof RamBox storage for two rifles with scopes. A better option over guns in scabbards on the truck floor. More…
GMC Sierra 3500HD Wins Best Overall HD Truck; 2011-08-15 DETROIT – The GMC Sierra 3500HD won PickupTrucks.com’s “Heavy Duty Hurt Locker” comparison test, a grueling showdown among industry heavyweights that included towing 19,400-pound fifth-wheel trailers up and over some of the most demanding grades in the United States. 2012 HD Upgrades announced….
2011 Heavy- Duty Hurt Locker Ultimate Truck Towing Comparison
PickupTrucks.com and MrTruck.com present the 2011 HD Pickup Truck “Hurt Locker” Towing Test. Towing at the trucks max capacity, we travel, deserts, mountains, extreme grades, and trailer brake test. Part one… Part two…
2011 GM HD 2500 LT singe cab. Such big improvement to the GM HD line for 2011, from diesel engine, frame, suspension, steering, braking etc. This model of the GMT900 platform is the most significant truck improvement for GM since the Duramax diesel came about in 2001.
2011 Chevy HD 2500 LT single cab with big gauges, a nice layout, you can see them at a glance while driving. You need to know at a glance if engine temp in the normal range, oil pressure, transmission temp, battery charge all in operating range. A change in gauge readings will give you early warnings Read more…
Towing with 2011 Toyota’s, Cimarron and Titan Trailers Tundra full size 1/2 ton is a top towing truck in it’s class. Towing ability is the hidden equation with most trucks. Marketing departments keep the public confused on how much trucks can tow by bragging about a trailer towing weight and then in the fine print explaining that weight is only for a 4×2 regular cab.
Finally there’s hope comparing truck models towing ability. SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) has established towing standards that go into affect 2013. Toyota takes the lead with tow ratings, being SAE J2807 standard compliant on all 2011 models already. With the price of fuel you may need an oil well above or a load of hay to ride your horse to Starbucks. We tow Cimarron and Titan trailers with 2011Tundra and Tacoma More…
2011 FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR ADDS SUPERCREW, TOWING, 6.2-LITER ENGINE: “We spent a lot of time getting the ride and suspension characteristics of the SuperCrew similar to that of the SuperCab.” A larger 36-gallon fuel tank and increased towing capability – rated at 8,000 pounds – keep F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew a mainstay in the desert environment, with capabilities as a chase or tow truck. More…
2011 Heavy Duty GM’s, More Power, More Frame and More Suspension: For 2011 GM went massive truck improvement, as in frame, suspension, payload, brakes and towing ability puts Chevy and GMC HD trucks at the top of their segment. It’s improvements we all want and of course the power and fuel mileage have also improved. The new suspension keeps the power under control and tires planted on the pavement. Read MrTruck review…
Grand Cherokee Limited and Featherlite Trailers: Cherokee’s have always been fun to drive. That’s why I write, to have fun on the road. This all new re-designed Grand Cherokee Limited is as loaded as it gets. The new design is slightly larger with more room inside, but hasn’t lost the sharp looks or off-road ability it’s famous for. The Grand Cherokee has many off road controls like Land Rover.
Push button start, you can keep the key in your pocket. Fun to drive, who wants to make payments on a vehicle that is boring. We towed a Featherlite horse trailer. Featherlite Trailers is one of the few companies that started the aluminum horse trailer craze that’s still strong today. Aluminum lasts, looks good for decades. If Featherlite didn’t change the graphics from time to time, you wouldn’t know a 20 year old trailer from a one year old trailer. More…
2011 Super Duty, Fuel Efficient Fords; Finally better fuel mileage, no diesel engine price increase, all new 6-speed automatic, standard exhaust brake and telescoping steering wheel, oh my! You may think this is Ford’s first diesel, in a truck in the USA, you’re right. But Ford has diesels around the world. My New Holland swather in the eighties had a Ford industrial diesel, and Ford tractors had diesels built in England. Building the diesel engine and new 6-speed transmission in-house, is part of the answer to holding price down. Turbo lag is gone, we’ve been promised this before, and now smooth acceleration all the way to redline. The rest of the report….
The Infintiti QX56 is a fun ride that works well towing trailers. With a 8500 lb. trailer capacity, the Q56 can tow a 3 horse trailer under control. Rear automatic air leveling ride kept the trailers I towed, level. Even the automatic high intensity discharge xenon headlights, are auto leveling. A class 4 receiver hitch, 400 hp V-8, 413 torque going through a 7-speed automatic is made for mountain towing. More….
2010 Heavy Duty Shootout Comparison
It’s time again for our truck shootout. Every couple of years, we have enough all new trucks in a category to compare. Of course it’s with trailers, towing up 16 % grades, drag racing, testing brakes, exhaust brakes, grade shifting and fuel mileage. With graphs, charts and butt dyno. Score a truck to tow your trailer, here is the guide. The whole story….
2010 Toyota Sequoia Tows Featherlite, 4Runner Tows Safr and Hat Catcher Review: Sequoia full size SUV, is a luxury ride and can tow trailers. Car like ride, firm in response to bumps, but not harsh and not a boat float ride like the old wagons. The transmission has…4Runner came with Hill Start and Down Hill Decent, equipped well for off-road fun. The seats are comfortable. The V-6 towed well, staying closer to 3000 RPM’s, but shifted often. 4Runner is… Hat Catcher, small and easy to take along. Good hats aren’t cheap, you can’t leave them on the truck seat. Newer cars, SUV’s and trucks headrest… More….
2010 Toyota Tundra 4.6L I towed the Titan dump trailer back from Kansas with the Toyota Tundra and the new 4.6L V-8. Also towed some Titan horse and stock trailers when I toured the factory in Waterville Kansas. The power of the 5.7L V-8 is awesome and a great towing combination with the 6-speed auto and 4.30 axle ratio, but with fuel prices uncertain….more…
2009 Dodge 1/2 ton, the theme of the new Ram with rear coil springs, handling, cornering, stability and storage. I’ve been a fan of rear leaf springs for decades and considered coil springs that most SUV’s have now, as less desirable for towing. But if you put a truck on a lift with rear leafs and move the axle, it’s surprising how much play is back there with the axle hanging. I towed a horse trailer and a travel trailer, was impressed with the handling. Click for story….
2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty, 2500-5500
Now a full size Crew Cab and an eight ft. bed. 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab still only in a short bed (6′ 4″), new sexy more aerodynamic fenders are all metal now. Styling cues inside and out are from the 2009 Ram 1500 for a quieter, tighter cab. No Urea (diesel exhaust fluid) like Ford and GM diesels for 2010 new emission laws. Dodge will be the only truck offering a manual and automatic transmission.The review…
I know it’s hard to find trucks equipped to tow the big trailers. We’ve found them. Click to see the inventory. Light Duty, Class 2-3 Medium Duty,Class 4-5 and Heavy Duty Class 6-7-8 or call 1-800-909-7071.Larger trucks for your larger Trailers .
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, new 6-speed auto tranny tows a Logan Coach well in Rockies. Crew cabs are the new “mini” van with folding rear seats for hauling cargo inside and cup holders galore. Factory option trailer brake controller, new for GM 1/2 tons. More…..
Sterling Bullet makes a great hauler truck. The 6-speed heavy duty Aisin auto, grade shifted a couple of times, using the built in exhaust brake, kept my foot off the brake coming down Loveland pass towing a Cimarron LQ horse trailer. The variable turbo sleeve controls air flow to the engine and closes making the exhaust brake. A unique efficient design. You can add a bed from 8′ to 16′ to the different wheel bases available. 7000 lb. front axle, 13,500 lb. rear axle on a 50,000 psi frame with 34″ frame railing to accommodate More…
At the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Ohio, I was doing circle contests with the Freightliner M2 and the GMC Denali Quadrasteer. Of course the Quadrasteer won. But when I shut off the 4-Wheel Steer, the Freightliner M2 won. When means the M2 can turn tighter than just about any truck.
Ford announces 2009 F150 with more towing features. Trailer sway control can determine from the yaw motion of the truck if the trailer is swaying and….Integrated Trailer Brake Controller is factory-installed and allows direct More…
The new 2009 Ford F-150 offers customers the most choice with more configurations than any other full-size pickup on the market. With three cab styles, four box options and seven unique trim levels, the F-150 comes in 35 different configurations to…. More…
2009 Ford F150 with new 6-speed, diesel and turbo gas engines coming in 2010. The striking F-150 Platinum features More…
Update: 2009 Ford F150, King of Towing, You may not need a F250! Ford King Ranch, gorgeous brown paint, thick full grain leather seats, big towing mirrors, 6-speed automatic, bold chrome grill, 20 inch wheels, just makes you drool ! At least if you’re into towing trailers. Tops the 1/2 ton class at 11,300 lbs trailer capacity for all three cab configurations, not just a single cab. That makes it easy to match your trailer. Growing segment of folks downsizing and still towing. Ford is leading the pack for 1/2 ton trailer capacity and payload. SuperCrew has the only 1/2 ton truck with a 6.5″ bed option. This helps with gooseneck and 5th wheel trailers. No V-6 or manual transmission More…
ShootOut 2008 for 2009 1/2 ton trucks: At PickupTrucks.com and MrTruck.com, You want all the truck details so that you can make the best decision possible. That’s why we created Light-Duty and Heavy-Duty Shootouts that put these ever-changing trucks to the ultimate tests.
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Ford 2009 F150, most popular vehicle fighting for position. The new 2009 Ford F150 is part of the trend to 1/2 trailering with trailer brake controller, similar to the option with Super Duty, first time extendable trailer mirrors and trailer sway control. Higher towing weight rating, higher payload, stronger frame, a new 6-speed auto tranny with grade shifting like big brother F250, make the F150 on the border of 3/4 ton capacity. The Roll Stability Control detects when your trailer is swaying and controls the truck to counter act the trailer sway. Or Max Trailer Tow Package option, will also apply the trailer brakes automatically in a trailer sway…. More…
First time I herded Buffalo, I mean Bison and my first trip to Yellowstone, was a kick driving the all new 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 series. The Land Cruiser was Toyota’s first vehicle to the US back in 1957. he Cruiser, makes a great tow vehicle. The ride and handling is smooth, you’re in a solid vehicle with very little outside influence like wind making no difference with a heavy 5690 lb curb weight. The Land Cruiser has the tightest steering I can remember. This makes driving fatigue go away. Rest of the review….
2009 Dodge Ram, new coil spring rear suspension, finally a normal crew cab called Ram Crew, bed storage under the rail and cab floor storage, plus more. More….
Longer 2008 Nissan Titan. Longer beds, more payloads, the Titan reaches for more customers. Last year I drove across the bridge that collapsed in Minnesota across the mighty Mississippi twice, once going to the Minnesota Horse Expo and to the 2008 Nissan Titan press preview traveling from Minnesota to Wisconsin. Off-roading at Apple Valley Farms near Sand Creek, Wisconsin, the new e-locker rear differential lock that you turn off and on. did well in the muddy trail. More….
2008 Ford F450, will be here soon. Factory bed, factory step and had rail built into the tailgate, power folding trailer mirrors, quite exhaust & yes, the 6.4L twin turbo diesel.More
GM Hybrids, 40% improvement in city fuel mileage gets your attention. That’s the story of hybrids, incredible mileage tooling around town. Part of that is to regenerative braking, which charges the batteries when you brake. With Active Fuel Management, the truck can run on half of it’s cylinders. GM hybrids can tow up to 6,100 pounds. More…
MrTruck.com joins PickupTruck.com for their 2007 Heavy Duty Shootout with trailers. This is one intense truck comparison. Part One Part Two Part Three
New 2007 Tundra, the Limo that Tows Trailers Fast,2007 Tundra introduced at the National Western Stock Show & Detroit Auto Show. Nice for Toyota’s 50 anniversary to introduce a true full size truck. Known as dependable, Toyota trucks may now set benchmarks for how full size trucks are designed. I’m impressed.read the review…
First look at the 2007 Silverado and Sierra. Still waiting to drive the new truck, but I am excited that the seat belt is back in the ceiling, adjustable and the end of side terminal batteries. The new GMT900 platform from which the 2007 GM SUV’s…Click….
Cinch plus GM plus Monroe equals Cool Crew Cab 2007. The Cinch package from Monroe, has awesome leather seats, 15.3 inch overhead DVD, center console, backup cameras on both hitches and tow mirrors. When you use the blinker, the camera shows what that outside mirror sees in your GPS screen in the dash. You can get air ride cab, rear axle and seats. The Duramax 6.6L LMM diesel and the 8.1L gas engine both come with the 6-speed Allison Automatic. It’s rated to tow 16.500 lbs. This is conservative and I expect it to go up. More…
New Active Fuel Management Cylinder Deactivation shows in the dash when switching from V8 to V4, all seamless you wouldn’t know it if you didn’t look at the indicator in the dash. This is part of reason this new Tahoe gets 21 highway mpg EPA rating on the 4×4.. Even with a bolder bigger nose, the Tahoe has 8% less drag as wind resistance. The dash has more digital info with a tire pressure read out and tranny…More…
2007 Ford Expedition EL, longer, stronger and a 6-speed. I took the new Expedition through the winding Washington hills as fast the tires would hold me. It handled superbly, with no resemblance of the old leaning SUV’s we drove a few years back. More….
I took the 07 Sport Trac off road near Camp Pendleton. With front & rear traction control, it climbed like a rock crawler. Having traction control instead of limited slip or locking differential, allowed me to turn corners in 4WD, have traction and no wheel hop. Roll Stability Control, standard on the Sport Trac, great for a truck with an empty bed as well as stability in bad road conditions. I think all trucks need it. More…
I’m reviewing a 2006 GMC Sierra SLT HD 2500 now with the Duramax with 360 horsepower and 650 torque right from the factory is addicting. I towed a new 6 horse Cimarron trailer through Eisenhower tunnel in January out the west side in a snow storm and had complete control with the manual switch on the new 6-Speed Allison that let me down shift by pushing a button making the torque converter lockup in each gear as…..More…
2006 Explorer, new 6-speed auto, 3-valve 4.6L V-8 and it’s quieter and of tows more. I flew to New York to drive it. 15 years of the #1 SUV, read my review… also SUV’s and towing revisited.
2006 Lincoln Mark LT Truck Towing a Hart Thoroughbred. The luxury truck market is a fickle one. Maybe it’s the 4×4 option or the fact that it’s great looking F150 or maybe the hip hop stars haven’t bought as many Lincolns as the Cadillac Escalade. But it’s a sharp looking truck! The waterfall grill, chrome, chrome and more chrome does say Bling More…
2005 Ford F350’s TowCommand trailer brake controller, TowingFeatherlite, and reviewing TireStep. Plus Elk Herding at Estes Park. The first manufacture to offer a “built in” trailer brake controller, Ford introduced the TowCommand last fall in the 05 SD. I tried it at the Ford proving grounds. This is an update towing in the Rockies. Read…
All new from the frame up, the 05 Frontier & Xterra are over engineered, using the Titan 5-speed auto transmission, Dana 44 rear axle & frame rails. With the most horsepower in the midsize class, the Frontier sits low with great off-road capability. I like the folding passenger seat for my laptop. If you think driving using cell phones are dangerous, wait till you see me driving & reading email. More
2004 Infinity QX56 SUV & Hart aluminum horse trailers are both upper scale and make a good looking couple. The new 2004 QX56 is the first Infiniti model assembled in North America. Hart Medallion aluminum horse trailer reminds me of the beautiful sheet metal on Audi’s and Porshe. Also in this review are Tow-N-See extended mirrors Much more..
#17) I drove the 05 Ford Escape Hybrid in Denver. With $2 gas, the Escape is the first SUV to go Hybrid. And a true hybrid, developing it’s own energy to charge it’s batteries from applying the brakes and run on an eclectic motor alone. Something we did a lot of in downtown Denver. More…
Quadrasteer GMC towing a Zeppelin travel trailer to Estes Park at the Spruce Lake RV Park. The Denali is on the move again showing off it’s backing skills in the picturesque Rocky Mountains. It makes me want to move to the hills near the Big Thompson River. Read more…
#16) The Quadrasteer Adventure Tour Part 1, Towing a Horse Trailer at 14,000ft. Extreme Towing I. Read my first article in the series and see what your missing. Also Reviewing a Logan Contender Steel Horse Trailer. More….
Quadrasteer Adventure Tour Part 2. Cutting edge Denali QS truck tows the cutting edge loader from Bobcat. My review of the Toolcat 5600 4-Wheel-Steer loader. And more opinions of towing with Quadrasteer by first timer Read More…
Quadrasteer Tour Part 4 Reviewing Outfitter’s Caribou popup camper showing how far into the mountain forest I can get with this truly versatile combination. We tow boats and horse trailers, because we can. There is enough payload capacity left for the tongue weight of a boat or 2-horse trailer. Also Torklift’s camper tie down review. Read.
Hummer H2 proved to be a great trailer tower.Equalizer wdh made it a easy pulling a 34′ travel trailer from Nevada to Colorado in December threw mountain passes and snow storms. Read the story from Ultimate Hummers Magazine.
SUV’s aren’t my first choice as a tow vehicle, but I do understand the economics. Not everyone can afford a truck and a car. And the size, weight and height of a SUV gives you the feeling of safety in traffic. You want that same safety towing a horse trailer by making the right choice matching your trailer and SUV. More…
04 Titan XE King Cab off-roading with the Outfitter Popup Camper.Made for each other, the Titan stays level with the 1500# camper onboard. The tailgate had to come out, but that’s simple. It’s not hard to find a camper that will fit the Titan. Bed dimensions are very close to a Ford F150 97-03 models. Read the whole story.
2003 Lincoln Aviator and Coyote travel trailer.
1) Desert Test drives starring Ford 6.0L PS
2) The GM Suburban Quadrasteer reviews.
3) 2003 Dodge diesel & Featherlite.
8) 03 Dodge Hemi 2500 & dump trailer
10) 2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada
11) Hemi Durango review, along with Ice Driving School and Red Rocks. Read More…
12) 2003 SS Silverado by Rick Vorce
13) 2nd look at the all new Ford F150 & sailboats that live in Colorado. click to see the whole story…
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