A one-ton truck is a hefty truck by any standards, but is it big enough to pull or carry your camper or the one you want to buy? That’s an important question, and the answer depends on several factors. A little knowledge goes a long way! Let’s investigate. What Is a One-Ton Truck? Pickup trucks […]
Can The 2021 Ford Ranger Tow An RV?
It might be the smallest truck in the Ford fleet, but the 2021 Ford Ranger is no slouch when it comes to performance. Our biggest question: can it tow an RV? Ford introduced the model in 1983 as a diminutive gas saver for smaller jobs. The 2021 Ford Ranger won’t tow or haul as much […]
How To Replace a Truck Thermostat – Changing the Thermostat on a 6.7 Cummins
Have you ever had a vehicle that just wouldn’t warm up in the cold? Cabin heat is weak and it takes forever for the temp gauge to climb? These are very common symptoms of a bad thermostat. We drive a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 and in this article will show you where the thermostat is […]
Dodge Ram 3500 Front End Rebuild
Our truck’s Ball Joints and Inner Tie Rods went bad, and we ended up rebuilding the entire front end of our truck. Here is what we did and how we did it ourselves with several major complications, some innovation, and the generous help of strangers at a Boondockers Welcome host! We ended up saving some […]
The Truck Broke Down in Hoover, Alabama
Travel Stage: After Montgomery, heading northDate Range: March 7-11, 2016Summary: We make it to our friend Wanda’s house in Hoover, Alabama to find a serious oil leak coming from the truck’s engine. We spend the better part of the week nervously getting it fixed, and manage to have a bit of fun in the Birmingham […]