Better Roads

CONTENTS VOL. 4, NO. 4,August 2013 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 First drive report– see page 24 TESTS/REVIEWS ROAD TEST: 2013 RAM 2500 HD CREW CAB 4X4 P .16 After taking the refined and dependable 2013 Ram 2500HD out for a test drive, the ProPickup editors introduce a new sweepstakes truck: the Surveyor 1. – Bruce Smith 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500: FIRST DRIVE P .24 The fresh design of the 2014 Silverado combines the best of the old with a whole lot of new to improve the overall feel of the 2014 Chevy. – Bruce Smith ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM P .31 Vanair's Air N Arc 150 unit is the complete package for your air, welding and electric power needs. – Bruce Smith DEPARTMENTS EDITOR'S NOTE: P .6 NEW PRODUCTS: P .8 SHOP TALK: P .11 MOBILE OFFICE: P .14 READERS' RIDES: P .38 On The Cover: Chevy's 2014 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 makes easy work towing a Case skidsteer through the Texas hill country during our first drive of the new model. (Top Inset) Surveyor 1 Ram 2500HD as it looked early in the project build. Photos: Bruce W. Smith BUYER'S GUIDES STEPS & NERF BARS Nerf bars and steps make any pickup more efficient and safer on the jobsite, so settle on those products that deliver function first and foremost. – Bruce Smith & Stuart Bourdon » Web exclusive; visit propickupmag.com TOP-SHELF TOOL BOXES Cross-bed toolboxes fit for a contractor's pickup; high-quality and long-lasting cargo protection – Stuart Bourdon » Web exclusive; visit propickupmag.com TECH/HOW-TO AMSOIL BY-PASS FILTER INSTALL P .28 Amsoil's filtration system works with fullflow oil filters, lengthening oil change intervals, saves money and vehicle maintenance over time. – Tim Walton TOW VEHICLE TRAILER WIRING 101 Fix your trailer wiring problems with our guide on proper wiring connections. – John Tiger » Web exclusive; visit propickupmag.com propickupmag.com PROPICKUP 5 PP0813PG005_TOC.indd 5 7/11/13 2:59 PM

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