My Ford F-150 took a direct hit from baseball-size hail, and the damage is far worse than I expected. The insurance estimate came back at $13,000, but that's only part of the story.

This truck isn't just my daily driver. It's the truck I use to tow our camper, compare against new pickups for reviews, and create content for Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk. Now it's headed to the body shop, and I'm worried about what that means for future truck reviews, trade-in plans, and repair delays.

In this video, I walk you around the truck, show the damage to the windshield, roof and body panels, explain what Progressive estimated for repairs, and discuss what happens next.

Have you ever had a vehicle damaged by hail? How long did repairs take? Let me know your experience in the comments.

Chapters:
00:00 Baseball-size hail hits my Ford F-150
00:42 What happened during the storm
01:55 Broken windshield and glass inside the truck
03:01 $13,000 insurance estimate
04:31 Roof damage inspection
07:01 Why this affects my business
09:19 What's next for the F-150

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The all-new 2027 Ram 1500 TRX is back with 777 horsepower, making it even more powerful than the previous TRX and edging out the Ford F-150 Raptor R.

But where did those extra 75 horsepower come from?

During the first drive event in Michigan, Pickup Truck + SUV Talk contributor and lifelong Ram enthusiast Patrick Rall sat down with SRT engineer Dan Stagner to get the answers. Together they break down the engineering changes that transformed the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 into the most powerful production Ram truck ever built.

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Why the New TRX Makes 777 Horsepower
01:08 Interview with SRT Engineer Dan Stagner
02:30 Supercharger, Fuel System and Higher RPM Explained
03:35 Drivetrain Changes for 777 HP
04:20 More Power, Lower Emissions?
05:00 New Electronics and Engine Controller
06:05 Suspension and Chassis Updates
06:50 Driving the 2027 Ram TRX
07:45 Sport Mode and Shift Paddle Impressions
08:30 Baja Mode and Off-Road Features
09:05 Full-Throttle Acceleration Test
09:35 Final Thoughts

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