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He's a "big brother" now

DutchmenSport
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That is, my 3500 Dually Diesel Duramax long bed crew cab pick-em-up truck!

Yep, he's a "big brother" now! He's got a new "sister"!

The wife threw me for a total loop when she said she wanted a new vehicle and showed me some photos of 1500's Chevy Silverados. I was about floored. She was serious. Trade in your beloved Equinox?



And she said "yes."

I didn't hesitate a second. It was 3:30 pm in the afternoon and we headed for the dealer.

8:30 pm we pulled into the garage at home with THIS! Not exactly a 1500! But actually, I fell in love with it too! Wife is exhilarated out of her mind! I still can't believe she wanted another pick-up truck and willing to give up the SUV! You all know the drill .... what Momma wants, Momma gets! And ... Happy wife, happy life!

Never dreamed in a lifetime I'd be a 2 pick-up truck owner.

Meet "little sister":









I actually tried hitching the travel trailer to the new Chevy "Colorado" and the rear just squatted all the way, bottomed out. I didn't attempt to move the trailer, I was just curious if I "could" use it to move it around the driveway. Nope! I wouldn't dare do that with this truck. Just way too small! Still, I gave it my best shot.

Anyway, the wife is tickled pink. Of course, she's a bit more sporty than her "big brother" and the wife is already accessorizing with that
feminine touch. Oh well, it's really fun to drive. That's all that matters to me.

So, now the "family" is complete:



But big brother will still do the hard work pulling that trailer:





We are now looking for a bed cover. We figure we'll go all the way and get the motorized one, and looking into running boards.

I've gotta hand it to my wife.... after 32 years of marriage, she still surprises me! Never realized she was a "pick-up girl" at heat! I definitely married the right person!
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Grit_dog
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Nomad III
Ha, sweet color too!
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Lessmore
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Those new Colorados are great trucks. Your wife chose well...with the 3.6 liter DOHC V6...has lots of punch and the Z-71 package.

Krusty
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Congrats on the new truck. That is a great looking driveway too.
Krusty
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mat60
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I like the two trucks and your trailer. Lucky you. My wife don't want anything to do with driving a truck.
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kw_00
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Explorer
Congrats on that new truck!
A truck, a camper, a few toys, but most importantly a wonderful family.

jfkmk
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Explorer
Very nice truck. Love the color!

Ron3rd
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Those Colorados are very nice trucks. I wish my son would have bought one instead of the Tacoma. The Colorado is a much more refined and comfortable truck IMO and the Tacoma still feels like an old "mini-truck" to me.

A buddy also has the Colorado with the little Dmax diesel engine in it and loves it.
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colliehauler
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DutchmanSport- Congratulations on the new truck. My sister traded in her luxury Buick on the Canyon version of the same truck. She said it was easier to get into and she liked the upright seating and visibility.

Lwiddis
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Cool yellow paint!
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spoon059
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Nice! Congrats on the new truck!!!
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