Put Your Wheels to Work

New truck and vehicle accessories focus on technology and improving efficiency.

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One of the custom trucks in the Naples Lumber fleet.

One of the custom trucks in the Naples Lumber fleet.

Next-Gen Extension
Built using powder-coated aluminum, EZGlide2 is Weather Guard’s second-generation drop-down ladder rack. Its lighter weight maximizes roof weight capacity and allows for improved fuel economy. The drop-down ladder racks can hold up to 100 pounds per side and fit extension ladders up to 40 feet and step or podium ladders from 3 to 12 feet. An optional third cross-member fits a conduit carrier. EZGlide2 features modular design and is offered with a variety of mounting kits to fit several different van models. Weather Guard also says EZGlide2 is more affordable than the first EZGlide. weatherguard.com
No Featherweight

Knapheide’s new EC-Series Service Body is specifically designed for half-ton or compact trucks. In order to produce a lighter service body that was still made of galvannealed steel, Knapheide reduced the gauge on some of the non-structural metal pieces and incorporated aluminum to make the shelving system lighter. This design gives smaller vehicles the ability to hold a 2,000-pound payload. The 36-inch CA single rear wheel EC-Series comes in a 36-inch height and the 56-inch CA single rear wheel EC-Series is available in a standard 40-inch height or a low-profile 36-inch height. All Knapheide service bodies come with adjustable shelving units. knapheide.com

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71 with Custom Sport special edition package.

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71 with Custom Sport special edition package.

Chevy now offers built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi in the 2015 Silverado, turning the truck into a hotspot with high-speed wireless internet that supports up to seven devices. Users can connect to check email and websites with tablets, laptops, or phones from outside the vehicle as long as the truck is on. In 2016, Chevy will add the ability to use Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to project information from a mobile device to the screen in the vehicle. The capability will be a standard feature in a lineup of 2016 models, except for the most basic. chevrolet.com

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