What is the open cargo area at the back of a pickup truck called?
AnswerThe bed
A pickup's bed is the open box behind the cab used for carrying cargo.
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The basics
What is a trailer hitch used for?
AnswerAttaching and towing a trailer
A hitch mounted on the vehicle connects to a trailer so it can be towed.
Going deeper
In Australia, pickup-style vehicles are commonly called what?
AnswerUtes
Ute, short for utility vehicle, is the everyday Australian name; bakkie is used in South Africa.
What usually defines a 'crew cab' pickup?
AnswerFour full-size doors and a full rear seat
Crew cabs add a full back seat and rear doors for carrying more passengers.
What is 'body-on-frame' construction, common in pickups?
AnswerThe body sits on a separate strong chassis frame
Body-on-frame designs mount the body onto a separate ladder-style frame suited to heavy loads.
Expert level
The old 'half-ton' label for pickups originally referred to what?
AnswerApproximate payload capacity
Half-ton, three-quarter-ton and one-ton labels began as rough payload ratings.
In vehicle ratings, what does GVWR stand for?
AnswerGross Vehicle Weight Rating
GVWR is the maximum safe total weight of the loaded vehicle, including passengers and cargo.
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