2022 CHEVY 2500HD//BUYER BEWARE!!//UPGRADES//OEDRO Running Boards
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Stan from Over The Hill Adventures shares some important Buyer Beware tips they discovered after buying their new 2022 Chevy 2500 HD tow vehicle. Stan also shows how you can save hundreds of dollars on a new upgrade to your new Chevy 2500 HD.
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I just ordered these because I think they’re great but the one downside I see to these is how it mounts to the actual cab instead of being bolted straight to the truck frame , I wish they were built like rock sliders on 4 x 4 vehicles, which mount directly to the frame, making them much more sturdy if you hit anything it will not bend the cab if you run over anything. That’s why I will be making/welding on my own mounting brackets straight off the frame. I realize this is probably overkill for the average person but for me it’s a must for when I go 4wheeling/ hunting etc.
Hi Jon, I absolutely agree. These are not rock guards. However, the do look good and they are an easy bolt on application. Stan
I should've seen this before buying an LT..
Same here, I would have gone with the LTZ. She’s work horse not a lick of problems. I was also disappointed in the fuel consumption. How about you?
@OverTheHillAdventures Ended up getting 2500HD LT 2024 so larger screen inside and interior changed a little 6.6 Gas was enough for me..Went from AT4 to a Silverado custom, so I like it so far.
@@tko6196 copy that enjoy your truck!
You guys are doing an awesome job
Thank you we appreciate you!! Stan and Rhonda
Great information. Thank you. Blessings
Betty Jo, I know this was not the best information. A lot of truck talk. We have an adventure coming next week. Thank you for watching!! Blessings to you always, Stan and Rhonda
Great video, cool running boards!
Thanks you Greg!! Rhonda really likes getting in the truck now!!
Try and buy your goodies locally folks. Can't always do that, but try. Good review!
H.P., agreed!! Thanks for watching our video. Stan and Rhonda
I just put my order for this same setup. Took off the running boards. Thanks
Congratulations!! You will be happy! The truck has been incredible towing our trailer across the country. Thanks for watching. Stan
Your buyer beware about the differences in the package levels is so true. That is why I ordered mine with exactly what I wanted in it. Hopefully it will be ready in the next 2 months or so.
Dennis, I wish I had the patience. Build your own is the way to go. Congratulations!! Stan
You can get the lt black appearance package which comes with the led headlights and leather and all that good stuff.
Hayden, thanks for the heads up. I will definitely look in to those. Stan
Those look great and I love the powder coated finish! There are still so few (or no) new trucks on the dealer lots where we live. Hopefully this changes in 2022. Your buyer beware information is timely as we plan to replace our truck at some point this Spring. Thanks Stan..!
I have to say I was a little excited about seeing a 2022 on the dealership’s lot. There was not one truck available with in two hundred miles. So of coarse I jumped on it. I expected it would have the same options like my last truck. WRONG!! However, we love our truck. Less options less things to worry about. We got what we needed a dependable tow vehicle. Plus we did not have spend $70,000 for special options. I felt bad for Rhonda not having a lumbar support that was the only thing I wish I caught. We luckily found a good alternative.
The running boards: I have to admit I looked at tons of running boards. These looked the best!! Rhonda had the last decision. I wanted some other ones and Rhonda said no way!! Then I saw them on another truck and they looked horrible. So I feel for the money I have the best looking ones on the market. Thanks Jim. If you need anything let us know! Stan and Rhonda
Good morning!
Good morning Jacque and Happy New Year!! 🎊
Goina give those a look.for my 2022 custom. Thanks
You will love them!!
@@OverTheHillAdventures ordered them today
@@markgamble8377 can’t beat the price and can’t beat the look. Let me know how it goes. Stan
I have a 22 refresh custom. So far no one says they have anything for it yet! Did they fit? GMpartsdirect says no fit...
@@mikeking3297 hey Mike. I ordered the 2021 Chevy 2500 HD Crew Cab and it fit my 2022 perfectly.
We ordered our 21 F350 Lariat, which is level 3 in Ford’s lineup (King Ranch & Platinum over, XLT & XL under). Both front seats electric w/lumbar, heat/cool, rear heated. Judy’s short ltoo, so adjustable pedals help her ( memory drivers seat & ext mirrors keep me from being squished upon entry). Heated steering wheel/rain sensing wipers were $165 option. Block heater on 7.3 gas, hard tonneau, bed sprayed, camper prep, skid plates, 4x, all LED yadda yadda, &63k. Running boards are Luverne 7" Grip Step Wheel To Wheel Running Boards $670. Also ordered the Ultimate trailer pkg which incl rear camera & real TPMS for trailer, integrated w/OEM display & warning system. I left the optional off road tires on, have triple peak Wilderness to install when these wear out. This is my last truck so ordered what I wanted, used Costco auto buy program. Bottom line, IMO at our age no matter what truck, it’s super important to be happy with what you buy! Wife has fibermyalgia, looking for a good seat massager that doesn’t feel like you’re sitting on a bed of rocks, returned one already. How does Rhonda like the one you have?
We love our truck!! It is a beast. No where near all the options you have. The diesel is definitely a game changer super fast with the 10 speed Allison. It has the heated seats and steering wheel. Everything necessary for an excellent ride. Rhonda loves it. We went all the way across the country and never turned on the radio. We are having the time of our lives. Hey make sure you put The Great Smoky Mountains on your to do list. It is becoming our favorite National Park. Blessings
How are those running boards holding up? Any rust?
I just got a 22 LTD LT and it didn’t have the Bose stereo. Super bummed but I still got the 6.2l
Hello Adam, the running pares are awesome. No rust we are so happy with them. You can’t beat the price. Make sure you go to our Amazon store and get the right ones. Stan and Rhonda
How far is the actual step from the bottom of the rocker panel?
Sorry for the late response no cell service in the Upper Peninsula Michigan. 1 1/2 inches
Thanks for the reply. Just got the same truck in 2024 with 6.6L gas. Wife is close to your wife’s height, I”m 6-3 and it’s a long way up. Do you think these steps are adequate for getting in and out. Any other info you can pass along? Thank you sir.
@@Bstrp79 they are absolutely the best!! You will love them!! Rhonda loves them!! Plus you can’t beat the price. I will send you a link. amzn.to/4631n6Y. They are currently on sale for $249. Awesome deal for a great product.
@@OverTheHillAdventures Gotcha! I’ve already got them in my LIST. It looks like they’re actually closer to 3” from inside cab to top of step….Thanks again.
@@Bstrp79 1 1/2 from the bottom of the rock guard. I would say 6 inches to the cab.
Thanks for a great discussion. My wife is "vertically challenged" and running boards are a must. Even so, she still needs a step stool to get up onto the running boards because of arthritic knees and hip. A collapsible folding step stool fits the bill perfectly. I am looking for a way to attach a strap to raise and lower it easily for her. Once collapsed, it slides right under the seat out of the way.
Now, I am looking for a booster pad for her non-powered seat so she can get a better view over the dashboard. Any suggestions?
Hi Robert, I (Rhonda) think we own that exact collapsible folding step stool. I use it in the kitchen of our travel trailer to get into the top shelves. I get the "vertically challenged" concern for sure. Sounds like you have resolved the issue for your wife being able to get in and out of the truck between the running boards and the step stool. We recall you have the same 2022 truck as we do. How are you enjoying it otherwise? As far as the booster pad for the NON-powered seat there appears to be many options on Amazon, but we can send you a link to check out a few. We are Amazon Affiliates so if you use our link and then purchase ANY items, we may earn a small commission from Amazon directly and you have to do nothing extra. Stan's mom was a very tiny woman and I can remember her using these to see better over the dash. I may be considering one as well especially for the truck. Let us know what you end up doing and how it works out for your wife. Blessings to you both! Rhonda and Stan
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@@OverTheHillAdventures - We don't have the EXACT same truck as yours (yours is a Z-71 and white; ours is not a Z-71 and is Silver Ice Metallic), otherwise, they are pretty much the same truck. So far, so good with it. It is slowly breaking in and is now averaging 17 - 18 mpg mixed driving in hills. You can always tell when it goes into a regen cycle: the mileage gets lousy for about 20 minutes then comes back up again. I've used the winter cover a couple of times during really cold weather (below 30°F) and it helps the truck warm up more quickly.
Thanks for the Amazon link. I will check it out today. She needs about a two-inch boost to compensate. Besides the height of the seat, a hard seat bothers her after an hour or so (arthritic hip + sciatica), which is why we got cloth as opposed to leather seats this time. Her tush still bothers her but not as badly. A cushioned booster will help her a lot.
Keep us posted on how it tows your trailer. We are preparing for a trip to the Michigan UP in August then a visit to my brother's place on the homeward leg. Then we'll head west to the mountains then home again. We'll let y'all know how it behaves so y'all can compare your truck's performance.
Safe travels! God bless y'all!
Bob and Dottie Colpitts
@@OverTheHillAdventures - Thanks for the links. I ordered the booster seat! Now to fix a contraption for my "vertically challenged" bride to conveniently enter the new "silver chariot" without a hoist or rock-climbing gear.
Safe travels and God bless y'all!
Bob and Dottie Colpitts!
@@robertcolpitts4534 That’s great!! I sure hope it helps her see over the dash and makes traveling more comfortable. I was miserable with my back after our first trip and before we got the seat cover with lumbar support. Pretty sad Chevy skimped on the power passenger seats, but not worth another 10k to get the LTZ. Safe travels to you both and please keep in touch! Rhonda and Stan
@@OverTheHillAdventures - Update on the seat cushion: it arrived and she tried it out one Sunday. Once she figured out how to get centered on it and sit correctly she loved it! She now sits higher and the pressure is off of her hips and sciatic nerve. You could see the look of relief on her face. Many thanks for the recommendations. Safe travels!
Hi Stan so I did buy a 2500 HD Z71 but I got the 6.6 gas I don’t need the diesel my trailer is only 7200 loaded with water tank full at 43 gallons but we don’t travel with full tank of water but we love the truck waiting on my running boards they are on back order we did get LT trim
Hi Brian, I was a little disappointed on the LT trim. Love the truck that will never change. Putting LED headlights bulbs in that is a real game changer. So much more visibility driving at night. Blessings, Stan
@@OverTheHillAdventures yea I know Stan me to almost got a ford 250 but prices are off the charts a used 2020 with 5222 miles was going for 3000 over the original sticker price so the Chevy Silverado LT was a better deal but I here you on the trim level the ford came with both front seats were power with heat and AC but the price was not
Those running boards looks great...When I ordered my 2500 custom I liked the running boards your son got but I didn't like the price from GM. Should receive the new rig in March/April ...I will definitely give those boards look, Thanx.
Jay, thank you for your comment!! I got to say really like the running boards. I looked at a lot of them. They are very stout!! You would be surprised. Let me know what you end up getting. Till the next time, Stan and Rhonda
This may sound petty but the fact that these trucks don’t come standard with LED headlights is insane. Especially since the LT (2022 same as mine) is over 60k.
Exactly!!! I 100% agree. My last truck was an LT and had all the options except for the leather seats. We did not want leather. I was waiting for someone to comment about it. Absolutely ridiculous the LT comes with work truck lights. That was one of the things I missed when I bought the truck. I would of still bought the truck. The new LT truck doesn’t come with the Auto AWD option just 4H and 4L. It makes no sense!! Would I spend another 10 grand for LED lights to step up to the LTZ absolutely not!! Shayne thank you for this great comment. It was not petty at all. I can look at the silver lining and say less options less problems to worry about it. That’s why I made this video I think Chevrolet has given the consumer the short end of the stick and it needs to be noted. Very disappointed in Chevrolet!! I love the truck it is an absolute beast and does the job. Chevrolet should not get a pass on this one. Thanks again Shayne, Stan
Theres youtube videos where you can install the led headlights for about $2500. I plan on doing that to my 2021 lt 2500 later on, for now I just installed lasfit led bulbs and it makes a huge difference driving at night its a really clear white color.
I bought a 2020 gmc 2500 in the mid level sle trim and it came with led headlights. Besides the front looking so much better, the gmc trim levels come with more features than the Chevy.
Not petty at all. I just bought a 21 2500 and it has the class v hitch with the gooseneck prep and the bitch didn't even come with a trailer brake controller lmao
Looks great guys!! We are about to upgrade to the new model truck too. Cant wait to build it up the same as our 2019 2500HD. They are MUCH cheaper in the States, Let me tell you 😂
Thank you for checking us out!! I can’t imagine how much you pay down under. Best of luck!! Blessings, Stan and Rhonda
Just got myself a 2022 2500HD. Purchased running boards form Amazon for $189. They look great. Also, installed BFGoodrich AT KO2'S. (Same I had on my 2018 LT Silverado Gasser). Tinted the side windows (A Must for Reno/Carson Area in summer). Going to have the bed sprayed ($495) and the big $ will bee the camper shell due to the price of fiberglass/MFR etc. So far, love the Duramax and Allison. Only gripe is the Chevy My link touch screen is tweaking out. It freezes and does not respond about 50% of the time. I need to get it to dealership.
I also got the amazon running boards. I swear the look just like gm boards
I love my 2020 6.6L gas LT Z71 as well. As you found out, there are many “packages” that bundle any number of options together. It is too bad that they don’t have electric seating for passenger, but there are many auto specialty businesses that could make that happen. I love my AutoTrac option and heated steering wheel and seats (use it in gravel roads and all through winter here in Alberta). I could go on, now experiencing ~17 mpg Hwy unloaded (includes ~250 lbs. gear inside my truck and in my GM in-the-box Side Storage Boxes that come as a pair - you should check those out, very convenient leaving me 4ft. Width and full box length). PS, I did buy those Silverado running boards which did cost as you mentioned, yet I did save on some other items too. Take care.
Do you miss the LED lights? I’m like you I love my truck!! When I pull our trailer the 6.6 Duramax we get about 15mpg and 20mpg without the trailer. The truck is super fast so I always seem to put my foot in it and there goes the gas mileage..lol. Thanks for the comment really appreciate it. Till the next time, Stan
Mine came with factory LED lights (maybe it was part of a package, but then again they package a vehicle for Canadian market with some standard add-on or delete). I actually installed aftermarket amber Fog Lights from Diode Dynamics. During install, accessing that 3rd bolt of the housing, one literally has to remove parts all the way and including the front bumper (a 2-4 hr. job), depending how good one is with that DIY stuff. PS, how do you like that GM/Chevy still make the hardest seat bottoms? Wife and I both notice it after 30 mins driving.
@@nhlcfl7733 I like the seats. Rhonda hates them. She got the seat cushion she is very happy!
My Z71 is the same thing I have RST trim in the crew cab but we are looking at the 2500 we have a trailer somewhat like your grand design we have a keystone passport 268Bh and the trailer out weighs the truck not by a lot but still it’s heavier but I know what you mean on the trim levels
Brian, thank you for your comment. Please please take my advice. Trade in your RST crew cab. You will get a lot of money when you trade it in. The difference in the 2500HD is incredible!! This is what sold me on the bigger truck. I have a law enforcement background. I can pretty much guarantee you may be
towing over your weight limit of your truck. God forbid anything were to happen, but if you got in an accident and they find out you were towing over weight you could be liable. This is what kept me up at night. Now we are towing worry free. We are totally towing under weight. You will love the bigger truck. The confidence and the stability far out weighs the stress. Thanks again, Stan and Rhonda
@@OverTheHillAdventures thanks Stan for the come back I never thought about it like that but you are right
@@OverTheHillAdventures well tell me Stan how do I tell if I’m overloaded my trailer package says I’m good for 9300 Conventional and my passport is 7400 loaded It seems to handle it fine. It weighs 5740 dry , my tongue weight is 950 my cargo weight is 1931 pounds so we’re is the problem is it that my curb weight is 5169
That cause the government loan to bail out Chevy the packages are very limited I had a lt and I had a lot of nice truck extras but not any more I had a 02 2500 it had all kind of extra stuff went to a 13 LT and it was nice to now I have Z71 RST Silverado and it. Don’t have power seat on the passenger side it all in what you order or it the luck of the draw good luck 👍
Brian, so true thank you for watching. Stan
Just bought a all blacked out Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 duramax custom and I'm absolutely love it. It has all all wanted and w the $62k price, not to shabby. Now problem is, try finding another? Good luck, wait time is over 1 year and who knows.Russia makes the chips...
Congratulations!!! We love our truck. The Duramax is super fast. Why do you need another one?
@@OverTheHillAdventures I had a 2016 F350, no comparison, seriously. Yes both have different suspensions but, for what I use them for, the my new 2500 duramax is a Beast all in it of itself and the great fuel mileage makes it far more better, no comparison. What I meant with try finding another is they're hard to find if your lucky to find one. I shopped all over Texas, NM and AZ and was lucky to find one in el Paso.
@@thegrimreaper819 awesome!! I was so lucky to get ours also. No one had one with in two hundred miles. Safe travels!!