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When you are shopping for your next used pickup truck, one dilemma may arise. Should you buy a truck from a private seller or from a dealer? Which option will end with the best deal? How do you make sure you are buying a good truck? Is it smart to buy a pickup truck for …

As the push moves stronger in the direction toward electric vehicle technology, the race for electric-powered commercial trucking transportation heats up. Eventually, electric semis will take over our heavy-duty diesel trucks. Who will dominate the market? Daimler or Tesla? For now, it’s looking like a tossup: Tesla vs. Daimler. Whose electric tech will take over …

Pickup trucks have their purpose. They are capable and utilitarian, boasting the undeniable utilitarian benefits of a truck bed. They are also fierce towing machines. But for many families, a large three-row SUV like the Ford Expedition may be a better option. When it comes to towing and hauling, these 3 SUVs are the best …

Today, there’s no shortage of restomod companies ready to give your classic car, truck, or SUV the modern touch. And one of the most recognizable names in the business is Icon 4×4. The California-based company earned its reputation by restoring Toyota FJ40 Land Cruisers. But it now offers patina-d Derelict builds, as well as more …

If you ever compare the Honda Ridgeline to the Toyota Tacoma, one of the biggest differences you’ll find is the skeleton or internal platform of these pickups. And, while the Toyota Tacoma may be a bit more off-road capable, the Honda Ridgeline is no slouch. Plus, it offers an incredible daily driving experience. In fact, …

Having the freedom to go off the grid means planning and preparation. Even if you are only heading off the beaten path for a few days, it’s really nice to have equipment that makes it easy to self sustain in a variety of situations. One modern luxury that is extremely helpful to bring with us …

This cabin is easily one of the gnarliest camper builds I’ve ever seen. Fashioned out of wood and set atop a 1996 Ford F-350 pickup truck, it even has a wood-burning stove for the frigid Alaskan winter. In fact, this truck camper has nearly all of the luxury of a full-size RV. Yet, it’s all …

A voluntary recall has been issued for Ram 1500 pickup trucks. It seems that the foot pedals and floor mats do not mix. That is the message out of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles camp. Specifically at issue for the recall are all-weather floor mats and the Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with adjustable pedals. They appear to be having …

Living in a camper isn’t for everyone. However, during recent times more and more people and their families have given thought to hitting the road on a long term trip. There are several ways to go about it. You can buy an RV, do a van conversion, or build a truck camper. For Chris ‘Tarzan’ …

When people think of an RV, oftentimes, they get the image in their mind of a pop-up camper, a travel trailer, a van, or a bus. But, there is another type of RV that does not pop as easily into people’s minds. That is an RV box truck. Yeah, you know,… the U-Haul kind of …

In the Yellowstone TV show, Kevin Costner stars as an American cowboy with a big Ram ranch truck. But in real life, it turns out he’d rather drive a Toyota pickup truck. In the video below, we get a detailed look at the sweet Toyota Tundra that Kevin Costner built completely custom for overland adventure. …

The much-awaited release of the 2021 Ford Bronco approaches. Yes, we’ve seen the debut. We’ve pre-ordered the Bronco and we can’t wait to get behind the wheel and head out into the horizon. But does the newly unveiled Ram 1500 TRX Baja-inspired truck threaten the Bronco way of life? If the TRX dominates the Bronco …

There is a massive amount of product placement for Ram pickup trucks in the Yellowstone TV series. The show stars Kevin Costner and a whole lot of Ram ranch trucks. There are Ford trucks too. In fact, there is a vast array of SUVs, cars, pickups, and ATVs. But one thing is certain. There are …

Land Rover vehicles have been popular platforms for decades. But, one peculiar thing has happened over the years. The pickup variation is no longer available from their entire model lineup. The Land Rover Defender was just redesigned. So, many were hoping for a pickup truck variant. But, part of the changes included making the Defender …

The Ford F-150 Raptor has been here, standing alone in the desert running off-road production truck segment. While it may not have been difficult to be the best in a class in which it was the only vehicle, the Raptor is still state of the art. So, when Ram Trucks designers developed the 2021 Ram …

The release of the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX off-road pickup will bring some fresh competitive meat to the off-road arena. It’s a Baja-inspired beast that is coming for the Ford Raptor. But will it actually overcome the reigning champ? Some may be blinded by the 702 horsepower Hellcat under the hood of the Ram TRX. …

On Monday, August 17th, Ram revealed the new 1500 TRX. The off-road pickup truck has been hotly anticipated for years. It is a variant of the Ram 1500, built as a direct competitor to the Ford Raptor off-road pickup. So, to take advantage of that built-up excitement around the new TRX, Ram also announced that …

Mazda is a Japanese car company that has gained some serious traction here in the states. The production cars are zippy and affordable. Plus, they are comfortable and on the luxurious side for the price point. This year, the brand also won more Top Safety Pick+ awards than any other auto brand. A Mazda comes …

Do you dream of effortlessly driving over sand dunes and crawling through rock features as an ideal weekend getaway? Are you hoping to one day show off to your work buddies that you can hang with the best at the local off-road trail without the need to buy an aftermarket lift kit? Then 2020 Toyota …

Kelley Blue Book is one of the most trusted sources buyers go to when researching a vehicle purchase. If you are looking for the best used pickup trucks to buy under $5,000, the Kelley Blue Book list of the 10 best may be a good starting place. However, we’ve condensed the list so you can …