Woolrich: Warm Clothing With a Cool Heritage
Stuart Bourdon, Editor-In-Chief
January 4, 2013
Like a truck or travel trailer built just right, Woolrich, a Pennsylvania-based company, offers the right combination of purpose and style. The still available and quite stylish Railroad Vest was introduced when tracks were being laid through the company’s home state. The Buffalo Check Shirt has roots... Read more »
New 2013 Trailers
Bob Ashley & Associates Photos by Bruce Hampson and Shawn Spence
January 1, 2013
The towables market has been ever-expanding since the recent recession and is currently the fastest growing segment in the RV market. This ongoing trend is redefining the market as we know it. Recreation-minded consumers seem eager to spend on affordable RVs that are packed with value and they want something... Read more »
Magnaflow’s Pro Series Diesel Performance Exhaust Kit
December 29, 2012
Magnaflow’s Pro Series Diesel Performance Exhaust (#17908) kit is designed to boost horsepower and torque — as well as an improved, tougher sounding exhaust note — for the GM Duramax 6.6-liter diesel engine. The 4-inch single exhaust pipe, which is mandrel-bent and welded, exits on the passenger... Read more »
LED Utility Light
December 27, 2012
The LM Pro, built by Lightmodule Inc., is said to be the first portable safety/emergency light system that utilizes LED technology. According to the company, the 850-lumen rating provides warning lighting that is brighter than chemical flares, which is crucial during nighttime breakdowns. The versatile... Read more »
Backroad Traveler: Four Wheel Camper
Gary Wescott
December 21, 2012
When we were planning our trip to South America many years ago, we bought our first Four Wheel Camper. It was the lightest and lowest we could find, and we lived in it for 14 months as we traveled south from our home in California all the way to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Four-Wheel Camper After driving... Read more »
2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup
Ken Freund
December 20, 2012
GMC’s Sierra 1500 pickup is well suited to folks who want to tow a mid-sized trailer with comfort and style. Standard interior features include heated and cooled driver and front passenger 12-way power-adjustable bucket seats, leather-appointed seating, brushed metal and wood-grain accents throughout... Read more »
Diesel Swap Kit
December 19, 2012
For Ford owners looking to replace the 6.4-liter diesel Power Stroke V-8, Diesel Conversion Specialists now has a kit that will replace the factory engine with the 5.9- or 6.7-liter Cummins diesel. The DCS kit offers provisions for air conditioning, factory instrument cluster, cruise control, bolt-in... Read more »
2013 Trucks: Best Bets From the Big 3
Bruce W. Smith and Stuart Bourdon
December 18, 2012
With a renewed spirit permeating the nation, those who enjoy the outdoors and the freedom of the road are again enjoying weekend getaways and extended road trips with family and friends. Along with that renewed wanderlust may come the realization that the pickup you’ve been driving is probably more... Read more »
Pin Box Comparison
Tim Walton
December 14, 2012
If your idea of a good time is climbing onto the back of rodeo stock bred and raised to throw a rider, you can expect a good deal of bucking, but when it comes to towing a fifth-wheel trailer, it’s the last thing you expect or want in your ride. The hardware that connects your truck and trailer can... Read more »
Bissell’s SpotBot Pet Deep Cleaner
December 13, 2012
Cleaning carpets and removing deep-seated stains — especially in rigs with pets — can be accomplished with Bissell’s SpotBot Pet Deep Cleaner. According to the company, Microban technology also prevents the growth of odor-causing bacteria and mildew. Preset cycles allow for hands-free cleaning... Read more »
