White Slate towing U-Haul trailer (hot weather testing photos)! Mater's had a rough life .

Rocks · Jul 26, 2026

In the dirt lot behind the river McDonalds in Bullhead City (Arizona).

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Rocks · Jul 26, 2026

I wonder if they're staging for the Davis Dam tow test? It was 110F today.

Luxrage · Jul 26, 2026

Cranking up the brightness I'm seeing the new third taillight, the rear window without the big hinges, very interesting. Also no center plastic lug covers.

Hood pins holding the hood down is interesting, although I'm sure much easier for evaluation work to be able to open the hood externally. The grill and headlight surrounds also look to be a shiny black type plastic instead of matte, but I'm sure that's purely prototyping stuff.

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Rocks · Jul 26, 2026

Luxrage said:
Cranking up the brightness I'm seeing the new third taillight, the rear window without the big hinges, very interesting. Also no center plastic lug covers.

Color matched spoiler too. I wonder if that's going to be part of the wrap kits.

Administrator · Jul 26, 2026

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kvermeer · Jul 26, 2026

Rocks said:
Color matched spoiler too. I wonder if that's going to be part of the wrap kits.

It's also the first one I've ever seen with color-matched rocker panels instead of black. I wonder if those are sample shots of parts that will eventually be dyed gray, or if they are actually wrapped in white. I have to say I don't mind it!

I'm a little surprised by the shape of the hitch, looks like they've got an upside-down adjustable ball mount. I guess too many years of looking at trucks that are stupidly tall has me accustomed exclusively to hitches that have a large drop and very little rise!

Do we think you could open the tailgate with that hitch and trailer installed? On most trailers, you have to worry about the jack, but this little 4x7 doesn't have one... I'm not usually thinking about the tailgate hitting the top of the coupler!

bloo · Jul 26, 2026

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Thanks @Rocks !

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Looks like someone pushed the doors open too far.

Body condition gives 20yo Ford Ranger vibes. I hope the frame's not rusted through.

Rollins · Jul 26, 2026

There are other Slates on hand for testing as well.

115-119F degrees!!

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bloo · Jul 26, 2026

Rollins said:
There are other Slates on hand for testing as well.

115-119F degrees!!

I'll take driving-the-white-one-coz-I-don't-want-a-heatstroke for 400, Alex.

Luxrage · Jul 26, 2026

Great time to test those electric AC compressors, too!

murder · Jul 26, 2026

I can definitely say seeing this in white I’ll steer away from that color.

Rocks · Jul 26, 2026

I'm thinking Mater got the rattle can and not a wrap.

AZ_Wishon · Jul 26, 2026

I just have to say it….it’s a damn good looking truck. I’m growing tired of the “you can get a 4 door loaded Maverick for 28K. You are correct. Problem is, it’s ugly. I’m down with Slate.

Doctors Do Little · Jul 26, 2026

kvermeer said:
It's also the first one I've ever seen with color-matched rocker panels instead of black. I wonder if those are sample shots of parts that will eventually be dyed gray, or if they are actually wrapped in white. I have to say I don't mind it!

I'm a little surprised by the shape of the hitch, looks like they've got an upside-down adjustable ball mount. I guess too many years of looking at trucks that are stupidly tall has me accustomed exclusively to hitches that have a large drop and very little rise!

Do we think you could open the tailgate with that hitch and trailer installed? On most trailers, you have to worry about the jack, but this little 4x7 doesn't have one... I'm not usually thinking about the tailgate hitting the top of the coupler!

Those are good thoughts. I’d get a long receiver hitch, but would then be relying on whatever this partial gate opening option is. The Lightning was tall enough that it was never a problem. Same with F150’s. I don’t remember on my Ridgeline, Frontier or Hardbody.

pursuit · Jul 26, 2026

I like the white better than I would have thought. Color matching, too.

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