2021 Ford F-150 tows a boat along a highway

How much can the 2021 Ford F-150 tow?

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2021 Ford F-150 Engine-Specific Towing Capacities and More

Ford has recently released a slew of new details about its upcoming 2021 Ford F-150, and the automotive world is in a tizzy of excitement. Nearly every aspect of America’s best-selling vehicle is receiving some form of improvement. Of course, the availability of the first hybrid F-150 engine option is an especially titillating tidbit.

Some things don’t change, however, and one of these stalwart elements is the interest pickup drivers hold in towing capacities. All the bells and whistles don’t mean much, after all, if the machine can’t do the job it’s intended for.

So, where do the latest Ford developments stand in this regard? How much can the 2021 Ford F-150 tow?

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Red 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E outside some fancy club

How do I charge my Ford Mustang Mach-E?

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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Charging Guide

Though the switch to electric vehicles is seeming more and more inevitable with each passing week, some prospective customers find themselves a bit intimidated by the prospect of change. At the most basic level, it can be frightening to have to figure out the new charging technology.

Luckily, Ford is here to help. The videos below will outline all the main points of charging your Mustang Mach-E; you’ll learn how to use the Ford Mobile Charger, how to charge at home, and how to charge on-the-go. Happy zapping!

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White 2020 Chevy Silverado tows a boat

How do I use all the cameras in my Chevy Silverado?

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Chevy Silverado Camera Technology Guide

The current-gen Silverado is outfitted with an incredible array of cameras. In total, users will find up to fifteen available camera views to make use of. These handy gizmos can help with maneuvering, lane changing, towing, and more. Overall, they help bring a welcome additional dose of confidence to your drive.

Cameras on the Silverado include a birds-eye view through HD Surround Vision, side mirror cameras that cut down on blind spots, and a rearview mirror surface that doubles as a video screen. For a helpful guide on how to best make use of all this technology, check out the handy videos below!

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Pac-Man eats a line of oil-painted pumpkins with a city and autumn leaf backdrop

What delicious fall foods should I try in Milwaukee?

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Autumnal Treats in Brew City

Fall is here, and it has once again brought with it that special sweater-wrapped, cider-scented, chilled breeze aesthetic that’s really hard not to like (as much as the cynics among us may try). In Wisconsin, this beautiful season is fleeting. One way to best take advantage of it while it’s here (and fully imbibe the autumn vibes into one’s soul) is by eating some special fall foods.

We looked to our good friends over at Milwaukee Mag for some ideas of consumables to track down. Peruse below, and may the leaves fall ever in your favor!

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A stream of water from a bubbler makes contact with a pair of lips

Why does Wisconsin call it a bubbler?

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Bubbler History and Etymology

Several stereotypes come to mind when most people think about the Badger State: a penchant for cheese, religious devotion to the Green Bay Packers, and some unique dialectical choices. Falling into this final category is the widespread use of the the word “bubbler,” in reference to the individual drinking fountains that most of the rest of the English-speaking world refers to as, well, drinking fountains. 

It’s nothing new to point out that Wisconsinites use the word “bubbler;” the word was referenced as a “You Know You’re From Milwaukee When…” giveaway in newspapers as far back as the 1960s. But why, exactly, is this term so firmly seared onto Wisconsin tongues?

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A map is laid out, overlaid with lightning bolts, for planning a road trip in an EV

How hard is it to travel between cities in an EV?

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Electric Vehicle Road Trip Tips and Feasibility

With almost all major automakers announcing major electric vehicles to be released in the next few years, it seems the era of the EV is fast coming upon us. Many drivers are excited for this change that will bring a multitude of blessings to the environment and, hopefully, their pocketbooks.

But as with anything new, there are a lot of questions in the air. One query that often gets asked is,
“how can I take a road trip in an electric vehicle?”

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A photo from Frost Woods Beach, which is located on Lake Monona Bay in Wisconsin

Why Are There So Many Lakes in Wisconsin?

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An Explanation of How and Why There are So Many Lakes in Wisconsin

With up to 15,000 lakes in Wisconsin, there’s plenty of boating, fishing, and sightseeing to check out wherever you go. We even have one right nearby our Random Lake location! But why are there so many lakes in Wisconsin? At Eric von Schledorn, we look at a process of how many of them were formed in our great state.

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