Monday, August 15, 2022
Introduction to Spacekap: The transferable Service Bodies for Pickup Trucks
Saturday, August 13, 2022
2023 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING PRO SSV | America’s First Electric Pickup Truck for Police
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Transferability Changes Everything!
Fleetwest has slip-on truck bodies that can be transferred to other trucks while loaded. You can even take off your truck body and leave it at a job site with our optional jacks. This will allow your tools to stay locked and safe. Protecting your valuable cargo in a slip-on truck body makes so much financial sense. Our double locking doors and side compartments provide the security you need to prevent theft. We have 4 different Load’N’Go models to choose from:
- Fixed Top
- Open Bed
- Sportsman
- Powerbody
They all fit most standard long-bed and short-bed models. You can transfer them in minutes with our no holes drilled installation.
Transferable truck bodies are just as the name suggests, transferable service bodies that are not bolted into the pick-up truck bed but rather clamped to the bed rails. A rubber mat is placed on the bed of the pick-up to prevent the service body from moving in the bed. Transferability changes everything!
Visit our website at:https://www.fleetwest.net/ . For more information call our office at 480-736-8800. You can also request a quote at: https://www.fleetwest.net/get-a-quote/ .
Sunday, August 7, 2022
SpitzLift Cranes - Many Applications

SPTIZLIFT SPECS:
- Meets ASME and OSHA standards
- Components manufactured according to ISO compliance
- Made in USA
- Load capacity: 650 - 900 lbs.
- Crane weight: 36- 45 lbs.
- Lifting speed 22 ft. per/minute
- 2” strap is UV resistant and abrasion resistant
SAFETY FEATURES OF ELECTRIC CRANES:
- Safety release auxiliary handle
- Circuit breaker system for overload protection
- Dynamic and disc brake dual load control system

Learn more about SpitzLift: ABOUT US
SpitzLift Product Catalog
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
SpaceKap - Inside the Kap: Compak
Sunday, July 31, 2022
SpaceKap Delivery Service Configuration Has 372 Cu Ft of Space!
Thursday, July 28, 2022
The Beauty of Truck Body Transferability
Monday, July 25, 2022
Building the Optimal Work Truck
When you’re building a work truck, there are numerous specs that need to be factored correctly to avoid costly oversights. Make sure you consider a vehicle’s operating guidelines and payload requirements. A smart fleet manager should talk with the people in the field to understand what type of service the vehicle is expected to perform and how it needs to be used. During that discussion with the technicians, you may discover problems that they have encountered in their everyday use that may have been over looked.
- Slides make accessing supplies easy and painless
- Cabinets/shelving with side access provide organized storage to keep track of inventory
- Dividers and storage bins in various sizes to help with proper tool storage
- LED lighting for convenience and safety
- Ladder/material racks for easy accessibility
- Jacks
Saturday, July 23, 2022
FLEETWEST - Fiber Optic Package
Fiber Optic Package
(Available with models CTB335 and CTB385 only)
- Fiber optic door with nylon pocket
- Counter with laminated wood top and shelf underneath
- One roof mounted shelf
- Generator cabinet, lockable with generator slide and door vent
- A/C 135000 BTU roof mounted
- Shore power with 30 ft. cable
- Breaker panel with 2 breakers -1 double 20A and 1 single 30A
- Four 110V outlets
- Transfer switch
- Fluorescent lights with wall switch
Learn more at: https://www.fleetwest.net/fiber-optics-telecommunications-utility-body/
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Ask An Expert - Towing and Hauling Tips with Mark Hellwig
Hellwig Suspension Products CEO, Mark Hellwig has been in the load and sway control business his whole life. Over the years he has learned a few things about towing and hauling.
Mark shares a few tips and pieces of advice for proper and safe towing and hauling in this video.
Sunday, July 17, 2022
What If You Forget To Change Your Oil?
What if you forget to change your oil on time? Can you damage your car's engine by not changing the oil late? Do you really need to change your oil every 3,000 miles? Obviously, you should change your oil regularly, but exactly how much damage you will cause by changing the oil late? This video looks to answer this question. We'll discuss what happens to oil viscosity as it ages, and what happens to oil additives in over time.
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The First-Ever All-Electric Chevy Silverado – New Generation (The Sopranos) | Chevrolet
Monday, July 11, 2022
FleetWest - The Transferables
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Introducing the 2023 Ford F-150® Heritage Edition | F-150 | Ford
Monday, July 4, 2022
Hellwig Suspension - How Helper Springs Work
Saturday, July 2, 2022
How V8 Engines Work - A Simple Explanation
V8 engines operates under the same basic principles as any other gasoline four-stroke engine. First the piston pulls in air and fuel as it moves downward, then it compresses that air and fuel as the piston moves upward. A spark plug fires, igniting the air/fuel mixture and forcing the piston downward. Finally the piston pushes out the exhaust gases on its way back up, before for the cycle repeats itself.
In a V8 engine, this cycle is happening in 8 different cylinders, at different times. Instead of multiple cylinders firing at the same time, you want them to be spread out so that power delivery is smooth. For this Chevy V8, the firing or is 1, 8, 7, 2, 6, 5, 4, 3. With 8 cylinders, there is a cylinder firing for every 90 degrees of the crankshaft rotating, which means at any point in time, there are two cylinders on the power stroke.
With regards to the valvetrain, the intake air comes from the top of the engine, and into the sides of the cylinder head. The exhaust flows to the sides of the engine, exiting the exhaust valves from the cylinder head. In this LS3 model, there is a single intake valve and a single exhaust valve, though it’s also common to see engines with two intake valves and two exhaust valves. The larger valve is the intake valve, and the smaller valve is the exhaust valve.
The pushrod valvetrain gets its name from the metal pushrods which activate the rocker arms which open up the valves. The camshaft, located in the center of the V, has lobes on it which push the push rods up, opening the appropriate valves. For a full explanation of V8 engines, check out the video!
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Assembly | Built for America | Ford
Saturday, June 25, 2022
You Ask. We Answer. ft Gerald Johnson and Paul Jacobson | General Motors
Thursday, June 23, 2022
SAFE STEPS Road Safety: Pedestrians
Sunday, June 19, 2022
How Does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Compare to Other Electric Pickups?
By Brian Normile
With the debut of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, Chevrolet is joining a fast-growing segment of the truck market: all-electric pickups. But how does this full-size electric truck compare with what other manufacturers have announced? Let’s take a look at currently available specs of the Silverado EV, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck to see how the Silverado EV stacks up.
Related: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV: The Avalanche Resurrected (and Electrified)
Story continues here: https://news.pickuptrucks.com/2022/01/how-does-the-2024-chevrolet-silverado-ev-compare-to-other-electric-pickups.html
Friday, June 17, 2022
2022 Ford F150 Lightning Electric Truck Being Shipped To Dealerships
Monday, June 13, 2022
BENEFITS of a Fleetwest Outfitted Half Ton Truck
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LNG FIXED TOP |
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LNG SPORTSMAN |
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Tour The VMAC Demo Truck With Tim Parks
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
SpaceKap Features: Shelving Solution
Sunday, June 5, 2022
The 2022 Ford F-150®: Walkaround | F-150 | Ford
Friday, June 3, 2022
When to Replace Your Tires | Consumer Reports
Thursday, June 2, 2022
How V8 Engines Work - A Simple Explanation
V8 engines operates under the same basic principles as any other gasoline four-stroke engine. First the piston pulls in air and fuel as it moves downward, then it compresses that air and fuel as the piston moves upward. A spark plug fires, igniting the air/fuel mixture and forcing the piston downward. Finally the piston pushes out the exhaust gases on its way back up, before for the cycle repeats itself.
In a V8 engine, this cycle is happening in 8 different cylinders, at different times. Instead of multiple cylinders firing at the same time, you want them to be spread out so that power delivery is smooth. For this Chevy V8, the firing or is 1, 8, 7, 2, 6, 5, 4, 3. With 8 cylinders, there is a cylinder firing for every 90 degrees of the crankshaft rotating, which means at any point in time, there are two cylinders on the power stroke.
With regards to the valvetrain, the intake air comes from the top of the engine, and into the sides of the cylinder head. The exhaust flows to the sides of the engine, exiting the exhaust valves from the cylinder head. In this LS3 model, there is a single intake valve and a single exhaust valve, though it’s also common to see engines with two intake valves and two exhaust valves. The larger valve is the intake valve, and the smaller valve is the exhaust valve.
The pushrod valvetrain gets its name from the metal pushrods which activate the rocker arms which open up the valves. The camshaft, located in the center of the V, has lobes on it which push the push rods up, opening the appropriate valves. For a full explanation of V8 engines, check out the video!
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Exceptional Capability | Ram Chassis Cab
Saturday, May 28, 2022
First Ride! Ford F150 Lightning and CEO Interview | Jay Leno's Garage
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Flexibility Is The #1 Reason For A Load'N'Go Slip-On Service Body
- Transferable even while fully loaded with equipment
- On and Off your truck quick and easy
- “No holes drilled” mounting
- Safely secures cargo in the bed
- Solid fixed-top safely secures cargo in the bed
- 16 gauge steel construction
- Lightweight design will work in ½ ton pickup truck
- Rugged 2000 lb. capacity deck
- Oversized double-locking side compartments
- Leave your tailgate on
- Eliminates downtime
- One truck can be used for multiple operations
- Built to outlast multiple vehicles
Saturday, May 21, 2022
SPACEKAP WILD – THE BEST CARGO VAN ALTERNATIVE
Tired of your unsafe and smelly old service van? The SpaceKap WILD is the ideal model for anyone looking for characteristics similar to a regular cargo van.
With a 53″ interior height, it’s large enough to move around inside, with the added advantage of full-length side doors for easy access from the outside. Maximize your space and secure your tools with an optional shelves system.
Get the Spacekap perfect for your business at FleetWest.net
Thursday, May 19, 2022
F-150 Lightning: Towing With Confidence | F-150 | Ford
Sunday, May 15, 2022
The First-Ever All-Electric Chevy Silverado – New Generation (The Sopranos) | Chevrolet
Friday, May 13, 2022
The Many Benefits Of The Fleetwest Sportsman Work Truck Body
- Transferable even while fully loaded with equipment
- On and Off your truck quick and easy
- “No holes drilled” mounting
- Low profile increases driver visibility
- Rugged spray-on load liner finish - inside and out
- 1000 lb. capacity pull-out drawer
- Heavy-duty 2000 lb. capacity deck
- 16 gauge steel construction
- Lightweight double-locking side compartment lids
- Leave your tailgate on
- Eliminates downtime
- One truck can be used for multiple operations
- Built to outlast multiple vehicles
Friday, May 6, 2022
Can A Truck Change Everything? | F-150 Lightning | Ford
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
SpaceKap Hidden Special Features
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Beginning as a Cardboard Prototype, the 2022 F-150 Lightning Pickup’s Mega Power Frunk Now Boasts the Largest Front Trunk in the Truck Industry
• Ford user experience team uncovered important customer wants with cardboard prototype made in a few hours with scissors, a razor blade and a hot glue gun
• Mega Power Frunk design and engineering teams faced lofty challenges, including an asymmetrical frunk, drainable floor and waterfall hood design to meet customer expectations
DEARBORN, Mich.– A cardboard box found a new lease on life after being recruited by Ford to help develop a new feature known as the Mega Power Frunk. The all-electric 2022 F-150 Lightning pickup’s new front trunk or, as it’s known in industry speak “frunk” is the largest in the truck industry – with 400 liters (14.1 cubic feet) of cargo space and maximum payload capacity of 400 pound
“The F-150 Lightning pickup’s Mega Power Frunk is one of those features that reshape what vehicles can provide for customers. It’s sheer size, ample power supply, drainable floor and open and close system that opens with the touch of a button make it frunking awesome!” said Linda Zhang, F-150 Lightning Chief Program Engineer.
What many don’t know is this spacious and dynamic space began life as a simple cardboard box with a cutout front door and a liftable hood.
Understanding the Customer’s Needs
It began back in February 2018 with Team Edison – Ford’s dedicated battery electric vehicles incubator that incorporates close collaboration between different teams to find solutions to customer needs. A small group of young user experience designers set out to California, where they sat down with actual Ford truck and fleet customers to talk about how they might use such a feature. The prototype, made of cardboard for simplicity and cost and built in about a day using scissors and hot glue, was brought to every meeting to help customers visualize the opportunity.
In the studio, Greg Ardisana, design strategy director, passenger vehicles, and other Team Edison research members worked as consultants alongside engineering and design whenever they had customer use questions, which led to a close-knit collaboration between groups.
Once the frunk is open, customers can fill it with ice and drinks to “frunkgate” it, since it’s water-resistant, cleanable and has a drainable floor.
Steve McInally, frunk feature supervisor, said the team explored every detail as an opportunity. “We put the customer first in every decision we made and were able to deliver on a Mega Power Frunk,” he said. “And it’s going to blow people’s minds.” The 2022 F-150 Lightning pickup will be available starting Spring 2022.
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1 - Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
2 - FordPass App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for and deepen the loyalty of those customers. Ford designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of connected, increasingly electrified passenger and commercial vehicles: Ford trucks, utility vehicles, vans and cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles. The company is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, connected vehicle services and mobility solutions, including self-driving technology, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 184,000 people worldwide. More information about the company, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company is available at corporate.ford.com.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Hindman Person AC - Spacekap Testimonial
Monday, April 25, 2022
F-150 Lightning Launch | Rouge Electric Vehicle Center | Built For America
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Ford Truck Dearborn Assembly Plant
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
SpaceKap Features: Product Quality Is Paramount
Monday, April 18, 2022
AAA StartSmart - Distracted Driving
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Pro Power Onboard | Ford How-To | Ford
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
SPITZ LIFT Fold-Down Crane

Load capacity = 900 lbs.
Crane weight = 46 lbs.
Install weight = 99 lbs.
User friendly
Cost efficient
B U I L T T O L I F T

Sunday, April 10, 2022
2023 Ford F-150 Rattler
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Controlling Fleet Costs
- Control the quality of workmanship – not everyone will treat each repair as if it was their own truck
- Control the length of time the vehicle is out of service – you know your truck isn’t sitting there waiting for someone to get around to fixing it
- Control parts cost – You know that you are not paying an inflated price for parts
- Significant expense required to employ quality trained mechanics and inventory needed
- Training program for ongoing employee training needed
- Building space required for maintenance to be performed in and the extra concerns with regulations and approvals needed to go with these facilities
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Presentation of the electric Ford F150 Lightning at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis
Saturday, April 2, 2022
10 Things Everyone Should Know About Tires
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist
You probably know tires are made of rubber — but how much more do you know? Here’s a run-through of some important tire-related terminology:
1) Aspect ratio
This technical-sounding term refers to the relationship between the width of a tire and the height of the tire’s sidewall. High-performance “low profile” tires have “low aspect ratios” — meaning their sidewalls are short relative to their width. This provides extra stiffness and thus better high-speed handling and grip — but also tends to result in a firmer (and sometimes, harsh) ride. “Taller” tires tend to provide a smoother ride and better traction in snow.
2) Contact Patch
As your tires rotate, only a portion of the total tread is actually in contact with the ground at any given moment. This is known as the contact patch. Think of it as your tire’s “footprint.” Sport/performance-type tires are characterized by their wider footprint — more tread is in contact with the ground — which provides extra grip, especially during hard acceleration on dry pavement and during high-speed cornering.
3) Treadwear indicators
These are narrow bands built into the tread during manufacturing that begin to show when only 1/16 of the tire’s tread remains. Also called wear bars, treadwear indicators are there to provide an obvious visual warning that it’s time to shop for new tires.
4) Speed ratings
An alpha-numeric symbol you’ll find on your tire’s sidewall that tells you the maximum sustained speed the tire is capable of safely handling. An H-rated tire, for example, is built to be safe for continuous operation at speeds up to 130 mph. Most current model year family-type cars have S (112 mph) or T (118 mph) speed ratings. High performance cars often have tires with a V (149 mph) or ZR (in excess of 149 mph) speed rating. A few ultra-performance cars have W (168 mph) and even Y (186 mph) speed-rated tires.
5) Maximum cold inflation load limit
This refers to the maximum load that can be carried in a given vehicle with a given type of tires — and the maximum air pressure needed to support that load. In your vehicle’s owner’s manual, you should be able to find the recommended cold inflation load limit. It’s important not to exceed the load limit (or over or under-inflate the tires) as this can lead to stability/handling problems and even tire failure. Always check tire pressure “cold.” Driving creates friction which creates heat; as the tires warm up, the air inside expands, increasing the pressure. Measuring air pressure after driving can give a false reading; you may actually be driving around on under-inflated tires.
6) Load index
This number corresponds to the load carrying capacity of the tire. The higher the number, the higher the load it can safely handle. As an example, a tire with a load index of 89 can safely handle 1,279 pounds — while a tire with a load rating of 100 can safely handle as much as 1,764 pounds. It’s important to stick with tires that have at least the same load rating as the tires that came originally with the vehicle — especially if it’s a truck used to haul heavy loads or pull a trailer. It’s ok to go with a tire that has a higher load rating than the original tires; just be careful to avoid tires with a lower load rating than specified for your vehicle, even if they are less expensive. Saving a few bucks on tires is not worth risking an accident caused by tire failure.
7) Radial vs. bias-ply tire
Bias-ply tires have their underlying plies laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread; radials have their plies laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. That’s the technical difference. The reason radial tires are dominant today is that they help improve fuel efficiency and handling; they also tend to dissipate heat better than bias-ply tires. No modern passenger cars come with bias-ply tires these days and their use is generally not recommended. (Exceptions might include older/antique vehicles that originally came equipped with bias-ply tires. Some RVs also used bias-ply tires, etc.) It is very important never to mix radial and bias-ply tires; dangerously erratic handling may result.
8) LT and MS tires
These designations indicate “Light Truck” and “Mud/Snow” — and are commonly found on tires fitted to SUVs and pick-ups. LT-rated tires are more general purpose, built primarily for on-road use — while MS-rated tires typically have more aggressive “knobby” tread patterns designed for better off-road traction.
9) Temporary Use Only
Many modern cars come with so-called “space-saver” tires which are smaller and lighter than a standard or full-size spare tire. They are designed to leave more room in the trunk and be easier for the average person to handle when a roadside tire change becomes necessary. However, they are not designed to be used for extended (or high-speed) driving. Your car will probably not handle (or stop) as well while the Space Saver tire is on – and you should keep your speed under 55 mph and avoid driving on the tire beyond what’s absolutely necessary to find a tire repair shop where you can have your damaged tire repaired or replaced.
10) Treadwear, Traction and Temperature ratings
Each tire has three separate ratings for Treadwear, Traction and Temperature.
Traction ratings run from AA to A to B and C — with C being the lowest on the scale. The ratings represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement under controlled testing conducted by the government. C-rated tires are marginal and should be avoided. Never buy a tire with a Traction rating that isn’t at least equal to the minimum rating specified by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
Temperature ratings from A to B to C — with C being the minimum allowable for any passenger car tire. The ratings correspond to a given tire’s ability to dissipate heat under load; tires with lower ratings are more prone to heat-induced failure, especially if driven at high speeds (or when overloaded). As with Traction ratings, never buy a tire with a Temperature rating that’s less than specified for your vehicle.
Treadwear ratings differ from Traction and Temperature ratings in that they aren’t a measure of a tire’s built-in safety margin. Instead, these ratings — represented by a three digit number — give you an idea of the expected useful life of the tire according to government testing. A tire with a Treadwear rating of 150, for example, can be expected to last about 1.5 times as long as a tire with a Treadwear rating of 100. These are just guides, however. Your tires may last longer (or not) depending on such factors as how you drive, whether you maintain proper inflation pressure and rotate the tires per recommendations — and so on.
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