NeverCold

i have a cargo bar from harbor freight for $15. Easily moves into the cab if I need it out of the way.

I went with an LT, Texas Edition, Conv. pack II. It's a 2019, but the price diff. was minimal between a custom (without conv. pack II it's only $400 more actual price not MSRP for an LT over a custom at my dealer,). Aftermarket I did a spray in bedliner, tint, tonneau, and AMP running boards.

Over the last 4000 miles my Z71 ride has improved quite a bit. Within those were some trips to the home improvement store, and a long camping trip that required traversing some rough road, so while I haven't had the payload maxed by any stretch, I have had about 1000 lbs. in the truck (passengers and gear or just stuff.)

I've been very happy with both BFGs TA KO and Coopers AT tires. I've had great on and off road, and they resist hydroplaning very well. It will be a tough call when I need to replace the stock tires

I have noticed that the front port charges very slowly as well, never gets into "fast" charging. Which USB port have you tried in the front? I've only tried the standard USB and not USB-C yet, that is my next step.

I've owned many new cars over the last few years. I'll just say I used to spend 2-3 hours on most weekends cleaning and detailing the cars and now just wash them if they are filthy. I use the 2 bucket method, a hose, a Mitt, and Meguiars ultimate wash wax. When I feel like it (about 1x a year) I'll put Klasse AIO and Klasse Sealant Glaze on. Are my cars clean all the time anymore? No. Do they still look good when I want them too or it's time to sell? Yes. The car I traded in when I bought the truck I just keep tidy during the 3.5 years I owned it, and the day I was getting it appraised and trading in I did a vacuum, wash, wax, quick detail spray. Car looked great, dealer gave me top dollar.

Back when I used to drive in the snow, I used Mastercraft winter tires on my 1-wheel-peel 2wd ranger in Buffalo with a little weight over the wheels did fine in the snow for the massive snowfalls we received.

I only have 500 miles on my LT Z71, and have not found it to be overly bouncy.