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Hi folks!

 

I have been a member here since 2005.  Because life happened, I haven't logged on in 6-7 years.

 

My last truck was my beloved 2012 GMC Sierra SLE z71 4x4.  But I purchased a winnebago bumper tow camper last year and I was able to safely tow it just fine on flat land even at highway speeds with my 2012 1500, but it struggled in the hills.  And I have plans to take my kids out west for a trip to the national parks in the next year or two.  

 

So I decided to sell my beloved 2012 and purchase a new 2022 Chevy 2500HD. Instead of waiting forever on truck order, I found a truck sitting on the GM factory lot in Canada that met 99% of my requirements.

 

Put down a deposit on it at my dealership in June, truck arrived approx. 6 weeks later.

 

 

I know most of you always want the specs, so specs can be found below.: 

 

'22 2500HD LT z71 4x4 CCSB 6.6 gas

Greenstone Metallic - Gideon / Dark Atomsphere interior

2LT Convenience 1 Package

2LT Convenience 2 Package

2LT Leather Package

Heated bucket seats & steering wheel

Manual folding towing mirrors

Power rear sliding window

All weather floor liners

Hitch guaidance and hitch view system

Power up / down tailgate

z71 off-road & protection package

Gooseneck / 5th wheel package

Factory sprayed in bed liner

 

 

And last but not least, here is a list the GM vehicles I have owned in order:

 

1995 GMC Sierra RCSB SLE 4x4 5 spd manual 5.0L (Emerald Green)

1998 GMC Sierra RCSB SLE z71 4x4 5.7L (Pewter)

2004 Chevy Silverado ECSB SLE 4x4 4.8L (Red)

2003 Chevy Avalanche z71 4x4 5.3L (Black)

2007 GMC Sierra CCSB SLT 4X4 5.3L (Black)

2010 GMC Sierra CCSB SLT 4X4 6.2L (Black)

2012 GMC Sierra CCSB SLE z71 4x4 5.3L (Mocha Steel)

2022 Chevy Silverado CCSB LT z71 4x4 6.6 gas (Greenstone)

 

 

 

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