by Howard J. Elmer | Jul 23, 2021 | Product Reviews
Who buys truck campers? I know truck campers are popular out West, primarily because they appeal to horse owners who already have trucks and tow horse trailers behind them. I also know that fisherman, hunters, ATVers, etc. – all of whom often need to tow trailers,...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jul 19, 2021 | News, Product Reviews
It’s been a decade since the Society of Automotive Engineers (along with any respective consumer and government agencies) hammered out a common, agreed upon method of testing vehicles to establish tow ratings. Called J-2807, this agreement ensured a reliable and...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jul 16, 2021 | Product Reviews
Ford is bringing an all-new truck to market later this year – and it’s a compact with a big impact. Resurrecting a model name from the 70s – the new Maverick compact pickup is partly based on the current Ford Escape. So while it’s small, it’s also all truck. With this...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 22, 2021 | Product Reviews
To those new on the trailer scene, the photos in this review might provoke such reactions as ‘Ooh’ and ‘Ahh’ or you might react with a “Wow, what a cute idea for a trailer!” However, Teardrop trailers have been around since the 1930’s and have always appealed to those...
by Holly Foord | Jun 19, 2021 | Product Reviews, RV Living
RVing is a family adventure, now more so than ever as younger families and extended families are taking to the road as well as a smart solution to summer travel plans. And as we know from our own families, certain family members have different or increased needs when...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 14, 2021 | Product Reviews
The Canadian pickup truck market just got a new player. Hyundai has jumped head-lights first into the market with a new compact pickup offering – the Santa Cruz – that promises to tow up to 5,000 lbs despite its moderate size. This makes the release great news...
