Are you thinking about buying a N Charlotte Toyota pickup truck, or trying to get comfortable with the idea of owning or maintaining one? Before you do any of the above, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with some of the terms commonly used to describe pickup trucks... and we're here to help. Check out this quick guide to pickup truck terminology from the experts at Toyota of N Charlotte.
8 pickup truck terms you should know
Bed: The bed of your N Charlotte Toyota pickup truck is where you can haul and carry gear that's too big (or too dirty) to fit inside the cabin of the truck. Truck beds usually come in short (5'8"), standard (6'5"), and long (8') lengths. Be sure to choose the one best suited to your driving needs.
Cab: The cab of your truck is short for cabin - the place where you and your passengers sit. Cabs also come in various sizes; typically, a regular cab is 2 doors, an extended cab has 2 full doors and 2 smaller doors for backseat access, and a crew cab is 4 full doors.
Weight class: N Charlotte Toyota pickup trucks are usually classed according to their weight - you have half-ton, three-quarter-ton, and one-ton. Light-duty trucks are half-ton, middle-tier trucks are three-quarter-ton, and the heaviest class is one-ton.
Payload: Payload refers to curb weight, or how much weight your truck can carry in the cab and bed.
Towing capacity: While payload refers to how much weight you can carry in your pickup truck, towing capacity refers to how much weight you can safely pull behind it. This is usually determined by the engine size and how much horsepower and torque it provides.
2WD, 4WD, AWD: These acronyms refer to drivetrain designation. 2WD means two wheels power the truck, 4WD means four wheels do, etc. Be sure to research which performance capabilities you need for your truck before you buy.
Jackknife: This is something that happens when you're towing behind your N Charlotte Toyota and you back up, but the trailer and your truck end up getting stuck in a harsh acute angle.
Fishtail: Another towing mishap here - this happens when you're towing in your pickup truck and what you're towing catches wind, causing it to sway back and forth on the road. It can cause an accident if you're not careful.
Shop and care for your N Charlotte Toyota truck with us
Ready to shop for a N Charlotte Toyota pickup truck or need some maintenance to keep it in the best shape possible? Call us! Toyota of N Charlotte is open seven days a week at 13429 Statesville Road, just off I-77 at exit 23 in Huntersville. You can reach us at (704) 875-9199!
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