Cars are an ultra-common piece of technology we all know and probably use in some capacity. They're also ultra-complicated and many drivers don't know and don't care to know some of the finer details of how they work. It's understandable but knowing even just a little bit about what you're sitting in can go a long way. This is especially true when it comes to shopping for and using a pickup truck. It seems like those particular models need an accompanying dictionary just to decipher all the terminology. Well, not that you asked for it, but we're here as your dictionary.
Follow along with us at Toyota of Clermont as we decode and decipher the various terminology surrounding the pickup truck. Let's go!
Before You Buy and Drive, Learn
Trucks are arguably most of the most utilitarian forms of vehicle. They're meant to put in work between hauling, towing, and more. We've even recommended only purchasing a pickup truck from Toyota of Clermont if you really need it to work. Modern iterations, including the Tundra, provide more uses than hauling and towing, but they're meant for work first and foremost.
They also come with a new set of vocabulary that's lost on many. To ensure that you know exactly what your vehicle is capable of, review these phrases and terms:
Cab: This term is short for "cabin" and is the area where the driver and passengers sit. On many Clermont pickup trucks, this area comes in several different sizes. A regular cab includes 2 doors, an extended cab has 2 large doors and one or 2 smaller doors for back seat access, a crew cab is 4 full-sized doors, and a chassis cab is just a cab attached to a truck body.
Bed: The bed of a truck is where you store and haul things. They come in several different sizes depending on what and how much you're planning on moving. Short measure about 5 feet, 8 inches, standard at 6 feet, 5 inches, and long at 8 feet.
2WD, FWD, Etc.: For your pickup truck, this is the drivetrain designation. Like a normal vehicle, this tells you which wheels are drive by the powertrain. Typically, Clermont trucks use some form of AWD or 4WD.
Payload: The payload is essentially another term for curb weight. This tells you how much total weight your truck can carry in the cabin and bed.
Weight Class: You'll often see this term in forms like half-ton, three-quarter-ton, and one-ton. Half-ton pickups are your light duty trucks, three-quarter-ton are your middle tier (like a Ram 2500), and one-tons are your heaviest class.
Towing Capacity: To put this Clermont pickup truck term simply, it's the weight your truck can tow. This and payload are determined by horsepower and torque.
Fishtailing: This is a car accident precursor that's unique to trailer-towing vehicles. Fishtailing occurs when your trailer catches wind and begins to swerve uncontrollably from side to side. This can lead to an accident if too much control is lost.
Jackknife: This happens to many people when backing up with a trailer for the first time. Essentially, the trailer and the car for a harsh acute angle.
Ready to shop for your next pickup truck? Visit Toyota of Clermont today at 16851 State Road 50!
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