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Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Friday, 10th November 2006 @ 12:45 AM

Truck tents are becoming more and more popular everywhere from West Coast to the East Coast and all the cities in between. Most stores are selling out of truck tents. Truck tents are a great way to incorporate the extra space from the back of the truck as your own personal camping area. For the price of a regular hotel you can purchase your own tents that will last for several years. These tents are easy to put up anything used almost anywhere in less than 20 minutes. Sleeping outside is ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Friday, 3rd November 2006 @ 2:48 AM

While a truck canopy is primarily used to cover the cargo that you're hauling from place to place, you might be surprised to learn how versatile it can be. Untie it from where it's attached to your truck, remove it from the vehicle, and you now have a durable cover that can serve a variety of different purposes. With it's tough construction, waterproof and weather resistant fabric options, and variety of colors, styles and sizes to choose from, your truck canopy can be an invaluab... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Wednesday, 1st November 2006 @ 12:45 AM

Hitch your Wagon to a Star with New Truck Campers Do thoughts of lumpy sleeping bags, cold hot dogs and collapsing tents scare you away from camping outside? If so, there's no longer reason to be afraid. Three manufactures of truck campers have released models that make it possible to bring the creature comforts of home along for the ride while testing your skills in the great outdoors. From the manufacturer Lance come the models listed below. Lance Lite Series 815:more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Melvin Ng @ Wednesday, 1st November 2006 @ 12:35 AM

Truck bed covers, also referred to as lids are an excellent way to keep your belongings stored safely away from the ravages of weather and prying eyes while keeping them close at hand. While truck bed covers aren't for those who will need every available inch of vertical cargo space they are good choices for those who want to be able to store small items in the bed of their truck often but keep those items safe from sticky fingers that seem to abound in today's society. These truck bed... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Monday, 30th October 2006 @ 12:41 AM

Owning a truck is extremely popular these days, particularly for the younger generation. When these trucks first hit the market so may decades ago, they were primarily purchased for their utility value. They were used on ranches and farms and in those areas that did not have finished roads. They were tough, so they could get the job done without worrying about causing any damage to the vehicle. They could handle all kinds of rough terrain and their suspension system would not be affected. more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 28th October 2006 @ 6:25 PM

Depending on how old you are, you may remember the good old days, when you pulled into a gas station and someone came outside to help you. There you sat, comfortably behind the wheel, while the gas attendant filled your car with gas, (requested by gallons and not dollars), checked your oil, cleaned your windshield and thanked you for your patronage. You never worried about what type of weather it was, because you didn't have to get out of the car to pump your gas. The attendant did it for y... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 28th October 2006 @ 11:16 AM

Chevrolet automobiles seem to have been around for as long as cars have. This is true in more ways than one. There are still plenty of people driving vintage models that perhaps your grandfather or great grandfather drove so many years ago. These are now considered to be collector's items by many car enthusiasts. They buy old Chevy trucks and then lovingly restore them to their previous glory. By the time they are finished, you would never know that they had rolled off the manufacturer'... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Melvin Ng @ Friday, 20th October 2006 @ 6:49 AM

We all like for our belongings to at least appear unique and special and one of the ways people are achieving this with their vehicles is by having modifications made to stock vehicles at half the price of custom ordering. Among the more popular modifications for trucks today are truck bed covers that have LED lights, blinking lights, under lighting, back lighting, special graphics, you name it. We are making our vehicles stand out and demand attention. For those with less ostentatious d... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Friday, 29th September 2006 @ 9:00 PM

We all like the look of a shiny truck grill, but when was the last time you paid any attention to yours?Most of us hardly have time to make sure our grill is looking good, we simply wash our truck and that is about it. We constantly put off taking care of our grill all spring and summer. But not taking care of your grill is really a disservice to your truck. By just taking a few minutes to care for your grill you can keep it shining and looking good for many years to come. Has it oxidized... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Melih Oztalay @ Wednesday, 20th September 2006 @ 7:59 PM

Navigation Systems are a lot like DVRs (better known as TiVo). People who don't own them fail to understand why they're such a big deal, and those who have them can't live without them. GPS technology actually consists of three separate components all working together. The three parts are the satellite constellation, the ground control network and the user equipment. By satellite constellation, we mean the satellites in low earth orbit which provide the signals and navigati... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Melih Oztalay @ Wednesday, 20th September 2006 @ 7:08 PM

GPS or Global Positioning Systems is a very common term. Magellan® is the consumer brand of Thales Navigation, one of the world's leading innovators of navigation and positioning solutions with operations worldwide. Magellan was the brand that introduced the first consumer handheld GPS solution in 1989, and it has maintained its place as a leading global GPS brand for consumers. There are many applications of Global Positioning Systems beyond GPS vehicle tracking or map navigation t... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Kerry Plowright @ Tuesday, 19th September 2006 @ 12:05 PM

Scania trucks have been driving up and down Australian roads for many years now and they remain a popular choice for drivers and business owners to this day. Scania trucks offer distinct Swedish styling and the comfort you would expect from this established European maker. The Scania R Series, which replaces the T Series, offers the owner driver a low cost-per-kilometre option that includes improved fuel efficiency, durability and serviceability. Fuel consumption is vitally important the... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Melih Oztalay @ Thursday, 14th September 2006 @ 3:55 AM

The 2006 Ford F-150 is a straight-shooting pickup that's as versatile as it is attractive-and the reasons why the F-Series has been the best-selling pickup in America for an amazing 28 years. Curb appeal has taken a step up thanks to available 20-inch wheels and a new Chrome Package with available five-inch chromed tubular running boards and 18-inch chromed aluminum wheels. Inside, Sirius Satellite Radio is available and includes a six-month trial subscription, and safety is also enh... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Melih Oztalay @ Thursday, 14th September 2006 @ 2:05 AM

Finding your way through complex city streets and freeways has never been easier. Before you take your next trip to an unfamiliar location or try discovering new routes to shorten your trip, you should forget the maps and instead consider the GPS navigation system. The first thing you will find is that there are a lot of choices out there. How do you know what to look for through the maze of models and price ranges? The items that are of concern should be: * map covera... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Kerry Plowright @ Tuesday, 29th August 2006 @ 5:57 AM

With its familiar red and white KW badge, Kenworth has always been a name synonymous with heavy duty trucking in Australia. The Kenworth K104 cab-over carries on in this tradition. It's available in both flat roof and Aerodyne models. Whether you're pulling a single trailer or a B-Double or even a B-Triple, the Kenworth K104 may just meet your heavy duty trucking needs. And with specialist models such as twin steer and tri-drives also sold in Australia, particularly for the log... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 7:06 PM

There is a lot of debate and controversy about gas and diesel engines. Let's take a look at some key points of both. Diesel Less expensive to run Not as powerful Offer more torque Vehicles powered by diesel more expensive. Vehicles are more reliable because less complicated internally. Vehicles are heavier to build. Vehicles normally last longer. Generally less expensive. Will normally last longer in terms of miles. Engines are generally loud. Emi... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Charles Cater @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 5:48 PM

Where does the Jeep Gladiator fit into the great history of the Jeep line of vehicles. Jeep from its lowly beginnings has risen to the level of a status vehicle for many in the market today. The Jeep vehicle name started out in the bare bones military unit. Simply designed to meet the rigors of being in the field. The original JEEP as it was known back in February of 1941 was so named because the vehicle actually did not have a name. In a test drive of the Willys-Overland sco... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Kerry Plowright @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 5:39 AM

Isuzu trucks have been running up and down the highways of Australia for many years and have long had a reputation for being reliable workhorses. Today, there is a wide range of models available that are suitable for both driving around town or over longer distances up and down the highway. The N Series offers a variety of models ranging from the NKR 200 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel through to the NQR 450 available in both medium and long wheelbase. The NQR 450 is powered by a 4-cylind... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Robert Bibb @ Saturday, 5th August 2006 @ 4:31 PM

Car shipping has become more and more popular in recent years. It used to be that people with cars would pack them up with their belongings and drive to the place they were going. Now when people move, or even go on vacation, they have many other options to consider. The appeal to choose car shipping as opposed to driving is the less expensive price for gas and the advantage of not putting miles on a car. If you transfer across the country because of work, especially for a short time, drivin... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Saturday, 5th August 2006 @ 10:17 AM

Truck batteries are a type of lead-acid battery which powers not just trucks but the majority of automotive equipment such as cars, wheelchairs, tractors, and motorcycles. These type of batteries are shaped similar to a rectangle and have sulfuric acid in them which if exposed to the skin burns it on contact. Recycling is the top way of the disposal of truck batteries as there are numerous components to the battery which can be used again. There are numerous benefits from the corre... more...