Author by : Lance Winslow

Becoming a part-time Truck Driver in your retirement and cruise the country in luxury and style is not such a tough life. Of course that is to say when you are choosing your own routes and the back of your truck is a state-of-the art motor home. For about five years now I have been doing just that and have now been to every city in the United States over 10,000 population and it never gets boring.

Having the power of a Diesel Truck and the light-weight features of a motor home on the chassis means that you have all the power in the world and more than you could ever need. In fact, with all that power you can cruise down the highway never breaking a sweat at about 1,000 to 1,500 RPMs and enjoy the robust fuel economy of a truck engine idling down the road.

Posted by admin | No Comments »

Author by : Lance Winslow

Motor Homes to tour America in have been a big hit in the United States. Some of the most exotic looking Motor Homes are those with a Truck front end and chassis with a Motor Home back-end. Generally they call these renditions to the motor home genre; Tota-Homes. And some are extremely nice indeed.

The Volvo Powered Tota-Home by Kibbi, often referred to the famous Renegade Brand, is well known with automobile racing, music singers and corporate traveling exhibit marketing teams. I have about 500,000 miles on two Tota Homes traveling the country, for business and pleasure both. I must say I have nothing but praise for the Kibbi Corporation in Indiana and their Renegade Brand.

http://www.kibbi.com/Features.aspx?CatID=2

Posted by admin | No Comments »

Author by : Daniel Richards

If you tend to think of your truck as an investment (which it is), then you should definitely consider resale value when you add accessories. After all, the day is going to come when you will probably want to move on to something bigger and better, and you will want to get the best trade-in possible. But how can you know which accessories will give you the most bang for your buck? In this article, we’ll wade through the accessory waters and answer the question: Which truck accessories add the most value?

Posted by admin | No Comments »

Author by : Daniel Richards

Make no mistake about it; your truck is an extension of who you are. You put a lot of work into making sure your ride projects exactly the right image for your personality. But despite all of your efforts, do you still feel that your truck is missing that little something extra? In this article, we’ll give you a few easy suggestions on how to improve and upgrade your ride with truck performance accessories.

The first thing you need to do is make an honest evaluation of your truck’s current condition. While it may look as new as the day you bought it, could it use a little more “oomph” under the hood? By correctly identifying the areas in which your truck could improve, you will make it easier to find exactly the right upgrade. Let’s take a closer look at a few additions that will turn any truck into a force to be reckoned with.

Posted by admin | No Comments »

Author by : Daniel Richards

Are you currently looking for that certain something to kick your truck’s look and performance up a notch? Are you frustrated with the lack of options or selection that your local dealers provide? There is a world of products out there just waiting for you – we’re talking everything from exterior to interior, lights to suspension, and anything in between. In this article, we’ll show you where to find custom truck accessories that will give your truck the look and performance it deserves.

Posted by admin | No Comments »

Author by : Chester McCants

Trucks are commonly used for business such as hauling from simple merchandise such as vegetables and even as for huge hauling such as chemicals for big companies. The performance of your truck is thus necessary.

One of those important parts that need to work well is the truck rim. The truck wheel and the truck rim will need to work hand in hand to ensure that the truck will keep its grip on the road. This will avoid accidents even on extremely bad weather condition.

What are the types of truck rim?

• Stainless steel rims, this is one of the good types of truck rim because it will not rust and have the strength twice as much of the chrome type.

Posted by admin | No Comments »

Author by : Jake Newberry

Lifted trucks offer great styling and performance benefits. Raising your truck or SUV adds a beefy look surely will grab the attention of other drivers. The correct lift kit also gives you the capacity to travel off-road.

There are positive aspects that a lift can offer your vehicle, however, there are at least as many negatives to consider before purchasing.

First and foremost is safety; Lift kits elevate the center of gravity of your truck, making it more prone to rollovers. Lifts also raise the height of the bumper (and any reinforcement material behind the bumper) which could cause serious injury in an accident. Bumpers were made to collide with other bumpers, not other passengers. Also, sitting up high can improve visibility for a driver who is looking directly ahead, but what about those annoying cars riding in your blind spot? Now all of these negatives aren’t reasons not to put a lift on your SUV, just items to consider before purchasing, ensuring you do a quality job that will endure the life of your car.

Posted by admin | No Comments »

Author by : Andrew Bernhardt

Let something besides your paint bear the brunt instead, and dress up your vehicle while you’re at it! Top your truck bed (and tailgate, too) with a sturdy set of bed caps, bed rails or both, and you’ll discover the following 5 tips:

Sweet looks that range from burly to smooth and stylin’

Premium protection for your sensitive truck bed paint

Simple mounting to your vehicle in virtually no time

Extreme tie-down strength for securing the heavy loads

Top-shelf durability thanks to tough materials

Tip #1: Improve your standard bed rail looks

Posted by admin | No Comments »

Author by : Damian Sofsian

People in some vocations cannot do without ladder racks. These ladder racks can hold boards, long pipes, tools and other items. Trucks with ladder racks offer great advantages. The following are among the best truck ladder racks currently available in the market.

Cross Tread 1500 Ladder Racks offer contractors great strength and flexibility. Both the 750 and 1500 series ladder racks are constructed with 14-gauge steel tubing; these racks also possess the diamond profile side rail system. By revolving the side rails to 45 degrees, an integrated truss system is produced, giving greater firmness and a framework that prevents swaying and side shifting.

Posted by admin | No Comments »

Author by : Nathan Young

There are many people out there that will justify anything that they can so they can feel good about doing something, or having something in their possession. The question is, does nitrous have any practical application on a diesel engine, but first a little information about nitrous oxide.

The Nitrous kits for diesels that we run are pretty easy to install, with all of the wiring and solenoids self contained in two boxes, with all necessary hardware and fittings. And can even be installed if you have NOT O-ringed your heads, although if you do have stock heads you should limit the amount of nitrous being sprayed.

Posted by admin | No Comments »