Wedekind Motors Blog | Auto Dealer Near Albany

So, this summer you made plans to go on your first ATV four-wheeling trip. You're excited, but you want your friends to think you know what you're doing.

Show up to your first expedition with professional loading and tie-down skills with these simple steps.

1. Don't cheap out on ramps. Invest in ATV ramps from a recognized brand, and make sure the weight rating is high enough.


2. Position the ATV behind your truck until you have a nice straight-shot lined up into the bed. Then place the ramps so they are centered with the ATV's wheels. Secure…

Trucks are not exactly known for their great fuel economy, which to some savvy drivers, is all the more reason to try to maximize your efficiency.

One technique to lower air drag on the highway seems intuitive-- lower the tailgate so it isn't blocking air.

But is it blocking air flow? Find out how truck aerodynamics really work at the Ford Motor Company wind tunnel.

What you can't see happening with the naked eye, is that with your tailgate up, a sort of air pocket forms in your cargo box, allowing moving air to glide over the top…