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
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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
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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
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Vanair's Air N Arc 150 unit is the complete
package for your air, welding and electric
power needs. – Bruce Smith
DEPARTMENTS
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NEW PRODUCTS: P
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SHOP TALK: P
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MOBILE OFFICE: P
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READERS' RIDES: P
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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
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TOP-SHELF TOOL BOXES
Cross-bed toolboxes fit for a contractor's pickup;
high-quality and long-lasting cargo protection
– Stuart Bourdon
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TECH/HOW-TO
AMSOIL BY-PASS
FILTER INSTALL
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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
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