2019 Ford F-150

What is Ford FX4 and how is it different from 4×4?

Why Some Trucks Say FX4 Instead of 4×4

You may have seen a Ford truck drive by with the characters, “FX4” emblazoned on the side. You may have wondered, “what’s the deal with that? Are they spelling out the first “four” and then just putting in a number for the last, so it comes out to something like ‘Four by 4’?” Well, that’s a good theory, but… not exactly.  Read the rest of this entry >>

2019 Ford F-150 Raptor

What qualities set Ford trucks apart from GM and RAM?

What Makes Ford Special

The pick-up game is more competitive than ever these days, and we’re not talking basketball. Every year, high-quality entries ensure that the pick-up truck vehicle segment is still dominated by the big three automakers: Ford, GM, and Chrysler.

It’s well-known that choosing any of these brands will get you an excellent vehicle, so making the choice has instead come to rely on individual preference. What qualities do Ford trucks have that set them apart from their GM and RAM brethren (well, besides the fact that Ford doesn’t have the need to capitalize every letter in their name)? Read on to find out.  Read the rest of this entry >>

2019 Ford F-150

Available Bed Lengths for the 2019 Ford F-150

2019 Ford F-150 Bed Lengths

In addition to a multitude of trim levels, sub-trim levels, cabin types, and packages, the 2019 Ford F-150 offers a selection of different bed lengths. The F-150 has been around and optimized for so long that by now you can design the truck to come pretty much any way you want in order to perfectly serve that unique balance between your needs and wallet size.

Don’t let the multitude of options for the 2019 Ford F-150 scare you. Once you start choosing, the further choices get whittled down, and before you know it you’re staring into the eyes (headlights?) of your dream pick-up. One of the first choices a pick-up buyer should make, along with cab type, is desired bed-length. So what are the bed-length options on the 2019 F-150? Read the rest of this entry >>

Easter

What are the best Easter 2019 events in the Brainerd MN area?

Easter Events 2019 in Brainerd MN

With Easter approaching on the 21st of April, you might be looking for ideas on how to have a great celebration in honor of the only time of year that eggs and rabbits get conspicuously mixed up with Christianity.

That’s why we stepped in to help provide the ultimate Easter weekend in Brainerd via some of the local events we’re most excited for. Follow our schedule and you’ll find plenty of fun for kids, parents, and even pets! Read the rest of this entry >>

2019 Ford F-150

What’s the most popular vehicle in Minnesota and why?

The Ford F-150 has captured our hearts

Just like in the United States overall, the most popular vehicle in Minnesota is the Ford F-150. CNN calls it, “the most important vehicle in Ford’s 115-year history – right behind the model T.” It’s the vehicle that helped launch the trend of Americans buying trucks instead of cars, and here in Minnesota we just can’t get enough. Read the rest of this entry >>

Sports Bars

Where are the best places to watch 2019 March Madness games in the Brainerd MN area?

Best Brainerd Sports Bars for March Madness 2019

March is here, which means the Madness is soon to begin. No, we’re not talking about the cabin fever we get in Minnesota after being cooped up all winter- hopefully that will be abating soon! We mean the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament.

So where should you go in-and-around Brainerd to ensure a blissful game-viewing experience? Check our handy list to find out! Read the rest of this entry >>

2019 Ford F-150 Raptor

What comes with the Ford Safe & Smart Package?

2019 Ford Safe & Smart Package

The Ford Safe & Smart package is available for multiple vehicles, including the 2019 Ford Explorer and 2019 Ford Escape. This cutting-edge technology is a taste of the powers of self-driving cars to come. The Ford Safe and Smart Package boasts exceptional driver-convenience features* including rain-sensing wipers, auto high-beam headlamps, a Lane-Keeping System that helps detect and alert you to vehicle drift, and adaptive cruise control augmented by forward collision warning with brake support. Read the rest of this entry >>

Red 2019 Ford F350 SuperDuty exterior front view on a work site.

How big are Ford pick-up trucks?

2019 Ford Pick-Up Trucks Dimensions and Weight

For years now, Ford has offered a variety of different pick-up truck models; the Ford F-150 is still the most common and well known, but there’s also the larger Ford Super Duty models. How much bigger are the Super Duty models, and how do the dimensions of Ford’s main 2019 pick-up trucks compare overall?

Ford’s truck lineup consists of a formidable cohort of big, buff bad boys. Let’s look at which of these bad boys is the biggest and buffest. Read the rest of this entry >>

2019 Ford F-150 with Crew Cab exterior side view.

What are the cab options for the 2019 Ford F-150?

The 2019 Ford F-150 offers a variety of customization options. This is great news because it gives buyers the ability to choose the 2019 F-150 that’s right for them. However, the proliferation of possible choices can also be overwhelming.

One area where the 2019 Ford F-150 offers choice is in the availability of three different cab types: Regular Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew Cab. To help you choose the cab that’s best for you, we broke down the main differences between each one, along with which 2019 F-150 trims it’s available on. Read the rest of this entry >>