A collection of truck camper specific articles on pickup trucks including information on payload and tow ratings.
Tail lights are meant to be seen and my Jeep Wrangler’s lackluster, 17-year-old OEM tail lights were barely cutting it. Without a doubt, this was an upgrade that was needed not only for looks, but [read more]
Have you ever wanted to remove your Jeep Wrangler hard top and/or doors when you were out and about on a beautiful day, but didn’t have the tools available to make it happen? Don’t fret. [read more]
Despite its poor fuel economy and mediocre safety ratings, the Jeep Wrangler continues to be a huge seller for the folks at MOPAR. What makes the Jeep Wrangler so popular with men and women of [read more]
A couple of days ago, we had an opportunity to explore the nearby Bulldog Canyon OHV trails in our newly acquired 1998 Jeep Wrangler. That morning I just had a set of Rancho RS5000X shocks [read more]
What is the nastiest project that everyone who is restoring a car or truck will have to do at some point in time? If you said, replacing the carpet. You are correct. The job is [read more]
With the recent purchase of a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, swapping out the old OEM components that are prone to wearing out from age and use like shocks, fan belts, and hoses will be important. A [read more]
It seems like everyone has an opinion about Craigslist, the popular website for buying and selling. You either love it or hate it. I’m in the love it camp. It’s free, easy to use, and [read more]
I. 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sport Chili Pepper Red Engine: 4.0L Inline 6 (180hp @4750 rpm, 220 pounds-foot torque @4000 rpm) Transmission: 3-speed automatic GVWR: 4,450 pounds Tires: BF Goodrich 31×10.50r15 A/T Fuel Tank Capacity: 19 [read more]
One of the great things about this website is the interaction I get with readers. One question asked of me several times during 2014 is why I bought a new truck just two years after [read more]
A few days ago, I received this surprising email from Steve in Utah about his brand new 2014 Chevy Silverado. Hi, Mike. I am in the process of buying my first truck camper and have [read more]
A few weeks ago, I took my 2013 Ram 3500 in to the local dealership to have a remote start installed and to investigate what might be causing some random check engine lights to come [read more]
Buying a new truck in today’s economy is a big deal. Depending on options and trim lines, a new truck can easily cost you over $90,000. So before you pluck down those bucks, you better [read more]
This weekend I received the following question about hauling a hard-side truck camper on a half-ton, short-bed pickup truck. Hi, Mike! I have a 2000 Sierra 1500 short box pickup with less than 100,000 miles, [read more]
In August 2012, the Discovery Channel debuted a reality survival TV show titled One Car Too Far. The five-part series featured former British special forces operative Gary Humphrey, self-proclaimed gear-head Bill Wu, and a 2002 [read more]
If you’re looking for a moderately challenging 4×4 trail located in central Arizona that also offers beautiful landscapes and diverse terrain, then the Montana Mountain trail is made for you. Located in the world renowned [read more]
One of the nice things about owning a Jeep Wrangler is how easy they are to modify and trick out. Indeed, there are numerous companies in business today which cater specifically to Jeep Wrangler owners. [read more]
One of the great things about owning a truck camper is the ability to tow things like boats, trailers, and Jeeps. With several trips planned for the winter and spring, getting our 2004 Jeep Wrangler [read more]
I considered myself pretty fortunate to be in the market for a new Ford F-250 in September 2011 to haul around my new camper. Not only were the 2012 models coming out soon, which motivated [read more]
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