There is nothing more frustrating than almost being able to fit your vehicle in the garage but not quite. That is often the case with mid-size pickups. Most of the vehicles in this class fall right around the maximum capacity for garage storage.

With that being said, there are a number of them that fit very well in most modern-day garages. Here are 5 of the best mid-size trucks that fit most easily:Ford Ranger:

• SuperCab length (6 foot bed) – 210.8 inches
• SuperCrew length (5 foot bed) – 210.8 inches

Chevrolet Colorado:

• Extended Cab length (6 foot, 2-inch box) – 212.7 inches
• Crew Cab length (5 foot, 2-inch box) – 212.7 inches
• Crew Cab length (6 foot, 2-inch box) – 224.9 inches

Toyota Tacoma:

• Access Cab Length (6’ bed) – 212.3 inches
• Double Cab Length (5’ bed) – 212.3 inches
• Double Cab Length (6’ bed) – 225.5 inches

Nissan Frontier:

• King Cab length (6 foot, 1-inch bed) – 205.5 inches
• Crew Cab length (5 foot bed) – 205.5 inches
• Crew Cab Long Bed length (6 foot, 1-inch bed) – 219.4 inches

Honda Ridgeline:

• Double Cab length (5 foot, 4-inch bed) – 210.0 inches

Making sure that you can safely and securely store your vehicle inside your garage is one of the main reasons for having one. Many mid-size trucks are on the fence when it comes to whether they can fit inside garages. We hope this quick guide offers a little bit of info to help you make your next buying decision.

Feel free to come by and see us here at The Truck Junction if you’re in the market for a new-to-you pickup! You can find us at 4791 Clark Road in Sarasota. Or, simply give us a call by dialing 941-927-8785.

If you’re someone that uses a truck regularly, you likely spend a lot of time hauling things. It is vital to know how to load your truck bed properly to keep yourself, your load, and others on the road safe. Here at The Truck Junction, we know all there is to know about trucks and have put together a guide to ensure you know how to secure your truck bed properly no matter what you’re hauling.

First things first, check the gross vehicle weight rating of your truck. You will find it on the driver’s side door or in the owner’s manual. You never want to load your truck with more weight than it is equipped to carry. Also, organize your truck bed based on how heavy your load is. Take the heavier items and store them closer to the cab of the truck. Alternate sides to avoid weighing down one side of the truck, which can impact your ability to handle it properly.

Adding packing materials to secure loose items will help them to stay safely inside the bed without bouncing around, damaging them and your vehicle. Wrap any sharp edges in things like moving blankets or scrap cardboard and be sure to mark anything sticking out of the back of your bed with a red or orange flag. It is illegal to transport anything exceeding the length of the bed without one!

Our final tip is to safely secure all the materials you’re hauling. There are a variety of options to use depending on what you’re hauling. Cargo nets are great for things that need to be secured in many places. Ratchet traps should be your go-to when things are tall or long, just ensure that you tighten them as much as possible.

In the market for a truck or looking to upgrade your current one? Come and visit us today at The Truck Junction. Not only do we offer a wide variety of pre-owned trucks, but we will also consign your current truck at no expense. We’ll even do all the advertising and take care of the paperwork for you! You can find us at 4791 Clark Road in Sarasota. Stop in today!