Construction Work Van Shelves, Layout and Organization

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F-150 Raptor Terrain Modes: Where We're Going, We Don't Need Roads

DEARBORN, Mich., July 5, 2016 – The all-new Ford F-150 Raptor features six terrain modes designed to handle the most demanding terrains. From off-road rock crawling and desert running to on-road sport mode, Raptor is ready for any type of driving. Here’s a breakdown of each mode.

Normal
For everyday on-road driving duties, normal mode is a perfect balance of excitement, comfort and convenience.

Sport
Mountain passes are no longer just for Mustang, thanks to Raptor sport mode. For spirited on-road driving, sport mode increases throttle response and provides a sportier steering feel – along with quicker shifting. The transmission holds gears longer to keep you in the power band.

Weather
When road conditions are less than ideal, weather mode inspires confidence without compromising driving pleasure. Snow/wet mode automatically engages 4 Auto. AdvanceTrac, throttle response and the shift schedule are optimized for greater confidence in slippery conditions.

Mud/Sand
For tackling trails and other off-road treks, the mud/sand setting is your best friend. 4 High and the electronic locking differential automatically engage for driving over loose or soft ground, and optimized AdvanceTrac settings help Raptor keep its footing. Steering is set to comfort, which makes it easier to navigate along tight trails and over obstacles.

Baja
Baja mode is where Raptor eclipses the competition. Designed for high-speed desert running, Baja mode places the vehicle in 4 High, AdvanceTrac is programmed to the least intrusive settings, and the throttle map is adjusted for more linear power and improved engine response to give the hardcore off-road driver greater control. The transmission has quicker shifts and holds gears longer – keeping the vehicle in its power band.

Rock Crawl
This setting is for intense off-road driving and rock climbing at low speeds. Rock crawl prompts the driver to place the vehicle in 4 Low, the electronic locking differential is automatically engaged and AdvanceTrac is set to the least intrusive settings for optimum rock-climbing ability. Throttle modulation and transmission response are optimized for greater control. Additionally, the front camera allows the driver to see what’s right in front of the truck, and it can be kept on at speeds up to 15 mph.

Along with the individual AdvanceTrac settings tied to drive modes, Raptor continues the Ford Performance tradition of allowing the driver to program the system’s settings to match conditions and skill level. The driver can reduce traction control but keep stability control on with a single press of the electronic stability control button; or, by holding the button for five seconds, the driver can turn AdvanceTrac settings off.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 201,000 employees and 67 plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing, manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. At the same time, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the company’s plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience, and data and analytics. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide or Ford Motor Credit Company, visit www.corporate.ford.com.

Tricked Out Woodworking Box Truck

Check out how this guy has outfitted his box truck to organize the storage of his woodworking tools and equipment.

Renault jumps into one-ton pickup market

 

While the U.S. is seemingly enamored with endless launches (and possible re-launches) of mid-size pickups, Nissan’s French sister Renault last week dipped its toe in the waters of Alaska.

The Renault Alaskan is a one-ton pickup that features a mostly familiar styling to Nissan’s global pickup, Navara. A five-link rear suspension and a tough, fully boxed frame gives the truck some off-road street cred along with the Renault 2.3-liter dCi engine under the hood.

“This stunning vehicle provides us with the means to fulfil the needs of professional users and individual customers around the world,” says Ashwani Gupta, Renault’s global head of light commercial vehicles business. 80154_1_5

“With Alaskan, we are on track to take Renault’s LCV Division forward from being a top regional player to a top global player.”

Alaskan will give buyers the option of rear- or four-wheel-drive. Four-wheel-drive will get high- and low-range modes and an electronic limited-slip differential.

Source: http://www.hardworkingtrucks.com/renault-jumps-into-one-ton-pickup-market/?utm_source=hwt&utm_medium=email&utm_content=07-05-2016&utm_campaign=Hard%20Working%20Trucks&ust_id=73ef45b752004fd7c5cf260e66e4ffd4

How the Harbor Service Body with a Cargo Bed Enclosure Keeps Stuff Out-Of-Sight

This is an example of a new GMC 2500HD chassis upfitted with a Harbor 8' Service Body with a Forklift-Loadable Rack, Class IV Receiver, and a 3-Piece Cargo Bed Enclosure. It's a great way to keep your stuff accessible and yet out of sight. Ron Sadler is the Fleet/Commercial Manager at Lehmer's Buick-GMC in Concord CA. See more at http://www.lehmersgmc.com

Safe Fleet Quick Takes: inView 360

Prime Design, a Safe Fleet brand, introduces a new product that makes accessing equipment on high-roof cargo vans safer. Weighing less than 20 pounds, the ladder installs in minutes without drilling and eliminates using a slippery tire or bumper as a step surface providing superior stability in accessing roof cargo. Made from anodized aluminum, the ladder resists corrosion from harsh road chemicals and provides Prime Design’s standard three-year warranty.

See more about Prime Design at https://www.primedesign.net/

Highway Products Outdoor Commercial.

See more at http://www.highwayproducts.com

Pick One: Gas or Diesel Ford Work Truck | Ford Commercial Vehicles | Ford Tough

With all the benefits of Ford Medium Duty trucks offered with gas or diesel, it’s hard to pick the right truck for your business.

Darren Crawford, Fleet Manager for Farmer Brothers Coffee, has a tough decision to make when filling up his fleet and has to choose between the Ford F-650 6.7L PowerStroke® V8 Turbo Diesel or the V10 Triton gas engine. With best-in-class* standard horsepower and torque, the gas engine looks good, but the diesel engine can be prepped for biofuels**, so which one will he choose?

*Class is Class 6 and 7 Conventional Chassis Cabs based on Ford segmentation.

**See your dealer for details.

Learn More: http://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks...

LEI Mobile Maintenance Service Truck 2015

Mobile maintenance service being brought to the forefront with the most innovative and advanced "Mobile Shop On Wheels." Custom designed and built by Lube Equipment.

Prime Design: Rear Access Ladder

Prime Design, a Safe Fleet brand, introduces a new product that makes accessing equipment on high-roof cargo vans safer. Weighing less than 20 pounds, the ladder installs in minutes without drilling and eliminates using a slippery tire or bumper as a step surface providing superior stability in accessing roof cargo. Made from anodized aluminum, the ladder resists corrosion from harsh road chemicals and provides Prime Design’s standard three-year warranty.

See more of Prime Design's products at https://www.primedesign.net/

AUV - Unique Solution For Contractors and Artisans.

 

Features and Benefits:

High Grade Aluminum Construction, aluminum is corrosion resistant, saves weight of the body and saves fuel.

Fully opening sides, tools and parts are easily accessible, and saves climbing in and out of the rear of the body

Overhead door design allows for increased length of reach into the storage area and shelters technicians from rain.

Waist High work surface.

Shelves are fully adjustable and bins can be added to suit the storage requirements.

Large, clear side areas available for signage and logos.

Various vocational packages available with many customizable options.

Download a brochure on this product here.

See more about Monroe Truck Equipment at http://www.monroetruck.com

Chevrolet Leads J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

DETROIT – Five Chevrolet vehicles led their segments in the J.D. Power 2016 Initial Quality Study. No other brand has more J.D. Power Initial Quality awards than Chevrolet — for the fourth consecutive year.

This follows the brand’s strong showing in the 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, where Chevrolet also had more models ranked highest in its segments than any other brand.

“These results play two critical roles in our strategy to bring new retail buyers to the brand,” said Alan Batey, Global Chevrolet president. “First, the study results will help attract new buyers to Chevrolet, as J.D. Power data shows ‘expected reliability’ is customers’ top purchase consideration for a new vehicle. Second, the improved ownership experience of our new vehicles will help convert first-time Chevrolet buyers into repeat customers, as J.D. Power indicates customers who have a positive experience in the first 90 days of ownership are more likely to become repeat buyers for the brand.”

Chevrolet’s focus on the customer has fueled a 3 percent gain in retail sales for the first five months of 2016. In the same period, Chevrolet’s share of the retail sales grew 0.6 percentage points, making Chevrolet the fastest growing full-line brand in the industry.

Chevrolet segment awards in the 2016 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study include:
•    Silverado swept the full-size truck categories, with the Silverado 1500 receiving the top marks for light-duty trucks and the Silverado HD receiving the top marks for heavy-duty trucks.
•    Equinox led the compact SUV segment (in a tie), with study results that were 15 points better than the segment average.
•    Tahoe lead the large SUV segment, with study results that were 19 points above the segment average.
•    Finally, the Spark dominated the city car segment, with study results that were 48 points higher than the segment average.

The study, now in its 30th year, examines problems experienced by vehicle owners during the first 90 days of ownership. Initial quality is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score reflecting higher quality.

The 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study is based on responses from more than 80,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2016 model-year vehicles surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study is based on a 233-question battery organized into eight problem categories designed to provide manufacturers with information to facilitate the identification of problems and drive product improvement. The study was fielded from February through May 2016.

For more information about the 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study, visit http://www.jdpower.com/resource/us-initial-quality-study-iqs


Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 115 countries and selling more than 4.0 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

2016 GMC Canyon SLT DuraMax: Test Drive

We spend a week with the 2016 GMC Canyon DuraMax Diesel pickup truck to see what it's really like to live with. Complete review from daily driving in town and trail with mpg results.

Ford Transit EcoBlue - Test Drive Review

 

The latest Euro 6 kids on the block are the Ford Transit and Transit Custom, thanks to the new range of 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesels.

There may not have been a great number of new van launches so far this year (if you don't count 4x4 pick-ups as vans), but under the bonnet where you can't see it, 2016 is proving to be a very big year indeed. After 1 September, all light commercial vehicles sold must comply with Euro 6 emissions standards; and that means changes ahead for all LCV buyers.

To be honest, it would take a real expert to tell the difference between driving a Euro 5 van and a Euro 6 one. But any user will soon come across some rather obvious alterations. The first change will be a hike in front-end prices to pay for the new technology under the bonnet, which won't go down at all well. Then, for the vast majority of Euro 6 vans, there is the addition of an extra filler hole, into which will have to be poured about 20 litres of AdBlue every 6,000 miles or so (which again the user will have to pay for).

Ford Transit EcoBlueBut it's not all bad news. Most Euro 6 vans have much better fuel economy figures than the old Euro 5 ones, which will largely offset the price hike; and they pump out significantly fewer harmful gases into the atmosphere, which must be a good thing. In 2016, like it or not, everyone has to accept that they must do their bit to help our polluted planet.

The various van manufacturers have been busy rolling out their new engine ranges in the past few months and already many are selling both Euro 5 and Euro 6 models.

Ford is the latest one to the party with the Transit and Transit Custom and it shipped us over to Munich recently to see how the blue oval is dealing with the brave new Euro 6 world that will be ours this autumn.

But with the UK's best selling vans it isn't just a case of slotting in a new engine. Ford has also taken the opportunity to upgrade the vans' ride and handling, safety technology and connectivity too, making them just about unbeatable packages in our book. Prices, by the way, rise by around £1,100 on average.

EcoBlue Diesels
Looking at the engines first, Ford has junked the old 2.2-litre powerplant which graced both van ranges and has replaced it with a 2.0-litre unit which was part-developed at the Dunton technical Centre and will be built at the Dagenham engine plant. Ford might not build any vans in the UK nowadays, but at least the engines are British-built.

To get under the Euro 6 restrictions, this engine carries a 21-litre AdBlue tank. But on the plus side, it is up to 13 per cent more fuel-efficient. For example, Transit now returns up to 42.2mpg on the combined cycle while Transit Custom manages up to 46.3mpg.

The AdBlue tank weighs 40kg, so all gross vehicle weights except those at 3.5 tonnes have been raised by that amount to make sure payloads will not be affected.


Miles Cleaner
Ford Transit EcoBlueThe engine also pumps out less CO2 — down from a minimum of 163g/km to 157g/km — and there's a 55 per cent reduction in NOx emissions. Ford reckons that these new engines will save users £1,250 in fuel over 80,000 miles, helping to alleviate the rise in front-end price. Meanwhile, service intervals have been extended too, up to two years/36,000 miles.

Three power outputs will be on offer — 105hp, 130hp and 170hp — and they offer up to 20 per cent more torque at lower revs, improving low-end pulling power no end.

All-wheel drive versions will be available later in the year and for the first time Ford will be offering a six-speed auto ’box on Transit and Transit Custom. There will also be an air-suspension option for kombi versions.

The automatic gearbox versions are likely to cost around £1,000 extra but Ford reckons that if you factor in less wear and tear, they should pay for themselves over the life of the vehicle. They are, of course, much more relaxing to drive too and here at VansA2Z we reckon they will become de rigueur in within 10 years or so. We love them.

More Refinement & Safety

Ford Transit EcoBlueDetail changes now mean that the Transit and Transit Custom are quieter in the cab by 1.2dB while there's a revised steering set-up for sharper handling and a new rear damper design for better comfort and control.

On the safety front there are some big changes too. A sidewind assist system that stops the vehicle being blown across the road now comes as standard, while there's an optional pre-collision assist and pedestrian detection system that automatically applies the brakes if the vehicle decides that the driver has not noticed an emergency situation ahead.

Adaptive cruise control uses the front-facing radar system to enable the driver to maintain a set distance from the vehicle ahead, while a traffic sign recognition system provides drivers with the latest detected speed limits. Ford's SYNC2 voice-activated connectivity system has also been upgraded with a high-res 6in colour screen in Transit and a 4in screen in Transit Custom.

Regular visitors to VansA2Z will already know how highly we rate these two vans. The Transit Custom won our Van of the Year title in its launch year 2013 and has been named Small Panel Van of the Year in 2014 and 2015. The Transit, meanwhile, won Van of the Year when it was launched in 2014 and was named Large Panel Van of the Year in 2015. With these awards, plus a host of others under its belt, it's no surprise that we were mightily impressed with what's on offer in Euro 6 guise on our sojourn to Germany.

On the Road
Ford Transit Custom EcoBlueThat 1.2dB might not sound a lot (no pun intended), but both these vans are whisper quiet even at autobahn speeds and both Transit and Transit Custom are just about as car-like as you can get with a commercial vehicle. If anything, it’s the 2-tonne that really messes in this department.

We always reckoned these vans were as sharp as any in the handling department, but the upgrades give the driver even more confidence on the corners. Our test drives, both on the country byways around Munich and on the autobahn, saw both vehicles tackling the bends with the utmost aplomb.

First drive saw us trying the Custom in 170hp guise and as expected, there was certainly no shortage of power, even with a half load on board. It's a cracking van for the owner-driver, while fleet buyers would probably be best to consider the lower powered variants as it's all too easy to get carried away and push things too far with all that oomph on tap.

Our second drive saw us climbing aboard the long wheelbase hi-roof 3.5-tonne Transit with the lowest powered 105hp engine and again half-loaded. What a surprise it turned out to be.

We weren't exactly expecting scorched Tarmac and screeching tyres but with all that torque at low revs —  360Nm at 1,375 – 2,000rpm to be precise — this Transit was sweet as a nut, with lively acceleration and, as with the Custom we drove earlier in the day, the ability to pull lustily in just about any gear.

We don't exactly know how the Ford engineers managed to dial in so much useful and enjoyable power into this engine, but we've got to take our hats off to them.

Verdict
Ford’s engineers have once again done a great job taking Transit and its smaller relative, the Custom, to the next level. The new EcoBlue diesels are up there with the best of them, and the detail revisions to the handling and improved refinement levels are the icing on the Blue Oval cake.

Source: http://www.vansa2z.com/Ford-Transit-EcoBlue-Test-Drive-Review

Spied: 2017 Ram Power Wagon Tow Testing

 

Our spy shooters caught the 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Laramie during high-altitude tow testing in the Rocky Mountains without its trademark macho graphics package.

Given the size and shape and amount of flex in the dual-wheel box trailer, we'd estimate the load to be about 8,000 or 9,000 pounds, and a good test for the Hemi Power Wagon on the steep, high-altitude Colorado grades.

As you can see, this isn't so much a traditional spy photo gallery, complete with camouflage graphics, as it is about tow testing the 6.4-liter V-8 Hemi to its limits. Shown at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the brawny Power Wagon is getting a new look that brings it more in line with the light-duty Ram 1500 Rebel. The 2017 Power Wagon will even offer seats imprinted with a tire-tread pattern just like the Rebel.

The 2017 Power Wagon lineup will include a fully loaded Laramie (pictured) as well as a new, less expensive and more basic Tradesman Power Wagon. Expect 2017 Power Wagons to make it to dealerships later this fall.

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Source:  http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2016/06/spied-2017-ram-power-wagon-tow-testing.html