MR TRUCK ARTICLES

Jack E Up
Jack-E-Up, the better way to use your trailer jack

May 2017

Stop bending your trailer jack. Protect your trucks tailgate, protect your SUV lift gate. Less jacking, less cranking, less work. Your trailer jack only has one use and then it’s in the way.

Ford 2018
Ford F150 2018 Introduced in Detroit

April 2017

I just got used 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 peek at the 2018 F150.

Heavy Duty Chevrolet 2017 Super Scoop
Heavy Duty Chevrolet 2017 Super Scoop

December 2016

Finally it's a real 2017 truck. GM has teased us for years about their new Duramax diesel for HD trucks. We seen them in camouflage in the Rockies towing trailers, we’ve seen spy photos with a new hood scoop

Nissan Titan Half-Ton 2017 Truck
Nissan Titan Half-Ton 2017 Truck

November 2016

I was there when it all started, in 2003 Nissan introduced the all new 2004 Titan 1/2 ton truck at Napa Valley California. We were in wine country driving the new trucks on the Silverado Highway.

2016 Silverado 2500 Midnight Edition
2016 Silverado 2500 Midnight Edition

October 2016

First look just makes you want one. Midnight Edition stands out in so many ways. All Black with some chrome in the grill. Black bumpers, black wheels, even a black “bow tie” on the hood, Chevy’s trade mark.

Ford 2017 F150 2nd generation EcoBoost, 10-speed auto
Ford 2017 F150 2nd generation EcoBoost

June 2016

We new the Ford Raptor for 2017 was coming with a 10-speed. Now we know the mainstream best selling F150 for 2017 will also have the Ford built 10-speed. And increased power with 30 lb.-ft more torque.

AuTow Brake Trailer Brake Controller for the Trailer
AuTow Brake Trailer Brake Controller for the Trailer

May 2016

AuTow Brake is a trailer brake controller that stays on your trailer. That’s how it’s done in Europe, the trailer controls it’s own brakes.

Ram Power Wagon 2016 review
Ram Power Wagon 2016 review

April 2016

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.

GMC Canyon 2016 Diesel
GMC Canyon 2016 Diesel

March 2016

We waited a long time for light duty diesels, now GM midsize trucks are the latest converts to compression ignition engines. And they are selling like hotcakes.

The all new Toyota Tacoma for 2016
The all new Toyota Tacoma for 2016

February 2016

New look, new body, new engines, new transmissions and it’s about time. It’s just been 11 years since any big change. The truck I tested was a loaded double cab TRD Off-Road 4×4.

Gen-Y Hitch - One Hitch Does It All and A New Torsion Flex Hitch
Gen-Y Hitch - One Hitch Does It All and A New Torsion Flex Hitch

January 2016

To me it’s unbelievable what todays pickup trucks are rated to tow. 2015 Chevy and GMC 3500 dually diesels are rated to tow 19,000 lb bumper pull trailers without a weight distributing hitch.

Nissan Titan XD Diesel 2016, Disrupter
Nissan Titan XD Diesel 2016, Disrupter

December 2015

Big news doesn’t happen in the pickup truck world very often. But Nissan has become aggressive after 12 years at the rear of Class one. The new diesel XD is Class one and a half. Blurring the line between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton pickup truck...