I’m not talking about the dice hanging from the rear view mirror or the shaggy seat cushions, (who does that anymore?) I am talking about practical, useful and downright “must haves” for every truck owner that will make your life easier and make your pickup last longer so that you get better use of your truck and top dollar on a trade-in or resale.
You may work out at the gym and be totally muscular and fit, but why would you want your arms or tailgate to take a beating every time you open it? It may or may not be a difficult task for you, but why should it be, for either you or your truck? The handiest add-on tool I ever came across was the Tailgate Assist from DeeZee. It helps with the shock your tailgate goes through each time you drop it and it slams down with a thud. It operates with a single finger, so if your hands are full, you don’t have to put things down to open your tailgate. This single-dampened gas shock absorber allows your tailgate to slowly lower itself and is designed specifically for each make and model, no drilling required. It has a left- sided mount and the instructions are simple enough for anyone to install. This simple addition will increase the longevity of your tailgate.
If you use your truck for work, or if you just came home from apple picking and took that last turn a bit wild, things you are hauling end up on the truck bed floor. How annoying is it to not be able to reach the items in your truck bed without hunting down a chair or step stool, neither of which are safe and could lead to a fall. I have seen many truck owners struggle and go through all sorts of antics to get things from their truck bed. I recommend the Amp Truck Bed Step and/or the Bed Step II, an ingenious bumper-mounted step that gives you easy access to your bed from the back bumper, no matter how tall your truck is. What a time saver and it provides back and knee relief. This is a retractable step and is strong and rugged with a non-slip surface. It kicks back up out of sight when you don’t need it under your bumper. The side-mount design gives you total access to your open tailgate. No modification or drilling is required to have this priceless add on.
The Bed Step II is a side-mounted truck step specifically designed to access your toolbox or supplies that seem to always end up smack dab in the front of the truck bed. Save yourself the danger or using ladders or stools that can be unsteady from the ground and cause injury. Both bed steps I am talking about here are capable of holding 300 lbs. The Bed Step II also retracts with ease and remains out of sight until you need it.
Let’s assume you have your truck bed covered with a tonneau cover or something similar. Even though it may be daylight, inside your truck bed it’s very dark once it’s covered, even after you open the tailgate. Truck bed lighting has saved me from a lot of cursing when I was trying to find things in the bed without having to roll back or unsnap my cover. Even flashlights were a pain if the batteries died or I needed both hands to retrieve something. The kit I got from Plasma Glow was the perfect answer and it lights up the entire bed with LED ultra-bright technology. The entire kit is 100% waterproof and impact proof, so there are no worries about damaging it with the items you may haul. It fits and size truck or SUV, which is also a great feature.
Ultimately, these items I have purchased and used myself, I highly recommend to every pickup truck owner to make life easier, safer and improve your truck’s functionality. None are ridiculously expensive or require your garage mechanic for installation, if you are handy and have basic hand tools. These items are not about how to make your truck look pretty or turn heads when you drive down the street, but I guarantee you may have some envious friends when they see how easily you opened your tailgate or retrieved your son’s soccer ball using your bed steps. Your truck bed lights won’t be the only thing that lights up when your buddy helps you find his tools from the back of your truck after working together. His eyes will light up with envy. All of these items can be found at truckworldaccessories.com. Cruise on over to the site and share with all your friends. Do you have an add-on truck item you can’t live without? Send us a comment and if we don’t have your favorite, we’ll get it.
Beware Of This When Buying A Used Pickup Truck
Of course a shiny brand new truck is a thrill for any truck lover, but if your wallet can’t deal with a big monthly payment and you still need a pickup for work or just because you want one, use the following tips to prevent getting yourself a lemon or having to sink crazy dollars into the truck right after you buy it because the seller misrepresented the vehicle.
New Year – New Truck? Top Four Best Pickups
If you are like everyone else, you may have made a resolution last New Years that you didn’t keep, which may have been to take better care of your old pickup. The up side to that is that you may be in the market for a new truck to start the New Year. Here is what the manufacturers are claiming to be the top four choices in brand new pickup trucks for 2017.
Plowing Snow With Your Pickup Truck
There is no denying that snow season has arrived. If you’re a truck owner with a snow plow, as much as you may dread all the inches of white stuff, you have to admit there is a certain appeal to the flashing strobe lights, the whine of hydraulics and the sound of steel dragging on the pavement. At times it might feel like you are playing with your favorite toy, but there is no mistaking the price and value of that toy, hence you had better know how to use it wisely and make it last. If you are new to plowing or purchasing a plow for the first time, I think you will find my information regarding features and options valuable.
