New Truck! Trading my Ram 1500 for a 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - Walk Around and First Impressions
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- My 2017 Ram 1500 did what I asked it to, but I never really loved it. Join me in this video as I trade it for a new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Custom Trail Boss. Now THIS truck, I love.
I will be building an overland rig out of this Silverado Trail Boss. I will be offroading, camping and fishing out of this before next season.
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I have a 2020 Silverado regular cab work truck 4.3 V6 RWD.
Positives - good ride - direct steering .....with a heavy feel - strong v6 base engine - 6 - speed auto has been alright - 12 tie downs standard - nice bumper design with built in step.
Negatives - cheap plastic interior - poor interior cargo design - poor visibility over the very tall hood - cheap paint - cheap sheet metal....dents very easy - cheap plastic on the tailgate top cover ....gets scratched very easy with normal use - don't like the electronic emergency parking brake button - 14.5 mpg avg 80 % stop and go driving 25 -45 mph 20 % hwy driving 50 - 65 mph ........same gas mileage as a 2004 Silverado reg cab 4.3 v6 4-speed automatic rwd.
Sea level elevation in California .
Ford ....nicer build quality - don't trust engine or trans
Ram .....best interior of the big 3 ......exterior quality same as chevy .....engine and trans not as good as chevy.
Pick your poison with the big 3.
This is a great comment and I'm sure a lot of people will benefit from reading it. I'm going to pin it...
So true
Michael Horner If you want piston slap get GM or Silverado.
@@ramrider1453 the hemi engine is no angel. With a flawed system that does not lubricate the camshaft bearings properly . I trust a chevy engine more than I do a ram.
@@GuardianGrove I will agree my black paint very easily scratches... Have had other black z71... 2018 worst ever with soft paint... Tailgate issues only complaint almost 3yrs
I have the 2020 6.2l trail boss Lt and it’s a beast love it coming from the ram as well. Nice truck
I'm just glad I didn't test drive that and settle for the 5.3 custom! I need to never know what that 6.2 feels like! Haha. Awesome truck!
I don't have a Trail Boss but I under the feeling, could not sleep at all. Next day I was picking up my 2020 Ram 2500. First actual new truck, I will be the only owner for a long time. The Trail Boss have been looking very nice, seeing them driving on highway.
I know it's a year old vid but I was the same. I had a Jeep and traded it in on my current '22 Silverado LT Trail Boss. I also have to tow my SxS...the Jeep wasn't doing it. I love my new truck and will never go back to Jeeps again.
Hilarious! I had a count down going also. I constantly reminded everyone how much time is left until I have my new truck.
Congrats on the truck! A year later, and I want a bunch more trucks. I am converted.
My man you did the right thing trading off your old 1500 Ram for the Chevrolet trail boss you won.
I certainly agree. I love what I drive again. A feeling I haven't had since driving Jeeps haha.
I just picked up a 2021 trail boss custom as well. Love it. I was driving a 2017 challenger T/A 392. So it's a bit sluggish feeling lol
Haha I guess it would feel sluggish! Congrats on the truck. I am still loving mine and I've finally started to make it my own. I put a Putco VentureTec rack, tonneau cover and just about to mount a roof top tent on it. Moving east and looking forward to some trips in it.
@@GuardianGrove Nice. Could you post a video of everything when it's done. I'd be interested in that setup as well.
@@philbrown8056 I will! Tent is mounted as of today and it's pretty cool! I wish I could attach a picture of it here. It's up on my Instagram now if you have that and want to check it out...
Picked up a 2021 trail boss LT 6.2 last week and love it
Yeah man. I finally gave up my 06 Silverado with a 4.8l for a 6.2 Trail boss, and these things are quick!
Black is a pain to take care but when it’s clean nothing looks better.
Beautiful truck brotha! I have a 2020 Silverado 5.3 RST double cab in north sky blue metallic. Absolutely love it! Unfortunately No 4x4 but I’m happy with it.
The new Silverados are 💣
Congrats bro. Looks sharp. I’m literally in the same boat. I have a 2014 ram and looking at the trail boss and the Gmc AT4. Leaning towards the AT4 though.
Both great Trucks! I want a second truck now... Colorado ZR2 or Canyon AT4! Love everything about these trucks now. Good luck with your purchase!
That's cool. I traded in my 2013 Ram 1500 for a used 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Duramax 4x4 High Country Crew Cab with only 26,000 kms on it. Best choice I ever made. The Ram worked great, especially with the Magnaflow muffler and the Bullydog Programmer and K&N Cold Air Intake. But, this Silverado pulls my 33 ft toy hauler camper with ease compared to the RAM which liked to squat a little too low for my liking. The Silverado barely squats and hauls the trailer like a dream.
Congratulations!! Its a beautiful pickup
Love Chevrolet, and am saving up to buy a Trail Boss but even with a 2 inch lift they still sit low, I'm gonna add a ready lift plus 2 inch lift for total of 4 inches of lift, the factory 2 plus 2
I've had many trucks from used to new, mostly new. The 3 Rams I had were junk would take all 3 to make one and still fall apart! I like the look of the trail Boss, would rather go with LT version , but after seeing what GMC has with AT4 would go for it. Right now driving was new a 2018 Chevy 2500HD with gas motor don't drive much only has 11,800 miles, Red Hot in color
Lots of great options for trucks right now! I think I will be keeping this truck for many years, and likely setting up it for "overland" trips. I am also thinking about getting another Jeep, in addition.
Sharp looking truck... Have a 2018 z71 with lift... She's a keeper!
Tow boat and flat bed... The 5.3 has 355HP, not sure what rear end u got my truck had 3:42s. Gibson duals, K&N intake, range technology, window tint, and zone lift.
Owned a 1998 ZR2 Blazer for over 20 years. It was pretty tired so I traded it in on a 2020 5.3 LT Trail Boss, had the 5.3 truck for about 2 months, wanted the 6.2 so I went traded for it. Best decision I ever could’ve made. The 5.3 felt pretty damn good to me seeing is how I was coming from a 200K plus mileage 4.3 but I knew there was more power and I had to have it. I figure if you’re gonna spend the money get what you want. People dog the interior but for me coming out of that 98 Blazer the interior is a major improvement. Super happy with my 6.2 LT Trail Boss.
I completely agree with your mindset about getting what you want, if you are in a position to do it! Congrats on the truck. That 6.2 is SWEET. For me, it's a balancing act, finding the best value so I can have "what I want" in ATVs, side by sides, trucks and thinking ahead to a new adventure motorcycle. I have an income I would never complain about but I also know I have to be careful not to concentrate on the "nice to have" features so I can do everything I want to do in life. Hope that makes sense and wasn't just rambling haha.
What you’re saying makes total sense. I kinda went all in with the purchase to begin with and went further all in when I went to trade. In my opinion both the 5.3 and 6.2 are strong engines especially when paired with the 10 speed transmission. I was very impressed with both trucks.
Didn’t you lose on th depreciation? I have a 5.3 and want to do a 6.2 but it’s a tough one. If I can sell it privately I might make our better but I don’t know/
I went ahead and paid the difference for the 6.2 truck in cash, it was about 5k more with the 6.2 and other options that my 5.3 truck didn’t have. With a refund check for cancelled Allstate protection that I had on my 5.3, I owed exactly the same amount on my loan with the 6.2 truck as I did with 5.3 when I traded it in. No joke. Trust me you want the 6.2, you should check into trading up.
My Power Wagon don't care that you got a Trail Boss!
The truck looks awesome man. When are we off-roading them?
Any weekend. lol.
Awesome truck great power but also not bad on gas mileage on the highway not to mention we could pull practically anything travel trailer boat side-by-side you name it all American good old truck and very reliable
I just traded my 2019 LTZ Z71 6.2 for a Ram Limited. I’ll miss my 6.2 but man the Ram interior is a nice place to be. Good luck on your new truck
My barebones Ram didn't compare with a fully spec'd out one, so it didn't hurt me to move to Chev. The Chev interiors definitely don't live up to a nicely spec'd Ram though. Congrats on the new truck! Thanks for watching...
AdvOffroad Thanks. I had a 2017 LTZ Z71 6.2 too. The 2017 I didn’t have any issues with the 19 was having a couple rattles they dealer couldn’t seem to figure out. I also had a leak in the rear spoiler so I said screw it. You can get a bad one from any manufactures it happens but I figured I try something new.
@@gmrtg1414 I agree, and I have a similar mentality.
Sweet truck man! Congrats!
Thanks! I'm loving it.
I almost bought a ram rebel
Still interested in. Silverado trail boss
The Rebel is a great truck but it was a fair bit more expensive, and I like the styling much more on the Trail Boss. Pros and cons to both trucks though. Good luck with your purchase!
Currently have a 2017 rebel and it’s giving me power steering issues and dealership can’t figure it out. The 2nd most complaints of ram 1500 vehicles.
I bought a Trail Boss LT last year great truck it's awesome I got the 6.2 L with the 10-speed but if I'd known I could have got the 6.2 L with the 10 speed in the custom Trail Boss I'm sure I would have bought that one instead and saved myself quite a bit of money. That's okay though I like my truck
Nice truck! I have a 2019 Trail Boss. 5.3L 8 speed LT trim . Power is good. I cross shopped a Rebel and found it thousands more( like 10k Canadian) when you matched them option to option. The Trailboss has a longer and wider bed. Trailboss has better ground clearance and you can fit 34" tires on the Trailboss stock.
Thanks! Yeah I looked briefly at the Rebel too. I have nothing against them, but exactly like you said, the Chev was way better value and I happened to like the Trail Boss appearance much more. I didn't know about the offroad angles and the tire clearance until after I bought the truck, admittedly. I was too excited to get my hands on one to properly research them haha.
What are the largest tires you can fit under a stock trailboss?
@@ryanr219 I've put 285/70/18 on one customer's truck with no issue. Which is 33.7. We also did 295/70/18, thats 34.3" , with a 1.5" level. The 295 probably would have cleared without the level.
Edit: with 20" wheels if you go 275/65/18 , which is also 34.3" they clear fine.
I have a 2020 Trail Boss myself and I love it i got it back on September
I still stop and admire mine pretty much on a daily basis haha.
Hi I just want to say thank you I read your review and do you think I would be happy with the 2020 trail boss LT model and is it a good everyday truck for personal use
@@joeyl1939 The LT model is REALLY nice and I personally think the Trail Bosses are superb trucks for everyday, personal use. There is hardly any sacrifice at all to the truck's "work" specs, with the addition of the offroad features. That makes it pretty special in my books! It's got looks, capability and it still works hard!
@@GuardianGrove thank you very much for the review I was really thinking about obviously the Ford raptor but they are very expensive but the trail boss 62 Chevrolet is one of my top two I do like the 2 inch lift that they come with and it's a very nice looking truck and mean looking truck so I'm actually going to test drive the LT model this week I like that model because the custom doesn't have be upgrades that the LT has once again thank you
Good comparison! Good Luck!
Thank you!
Yeah man. That is sweet bro. Congratulations.
Thanks man! How are you enjoying your new machine? I have a few more videos filmed and partly edited. More rides coming soon!
@@GuardianGrove that's awesome bro. Always enjoy the videos. Thanks.
Yeah really happy with the 950 man. I did the most awesome four wheeling just yesterday then I ever have done in my life. I got way into this trail and there was just know way to turn around so I just had to go for it. And omg it was a crazy trail. And it wound up way up top of the mountain. I'll send you some pictures on Facebook. Stay safe and God bless. Love the new truck bro.
How did I know you were canadian based on your speech?
Ha you've got me even more intrigued by the custom trim. I want the LT, but not sure if it's worth the extra 10k
It does.. just trade my custom trail boss in for a 2LT trail boss and the difference is huge bud
My next truck right here. (One like it)
Awsome Truck, Im looking for one now. Which dealer you get yours at ? Im in Ontario as well. Keep up the cool vids !!
I got mine from McCurdy Chevrolet in Trenton. I was quite happy with them. Thanks for watching and good luck finding your truck!
Chevy trail boss wheels are sick. Great review. See if you can review the Rebel
I would love to but unfortunately I am limited to the vehicles in reach from the people I know right now haha. Maybe someday! Thanks for the comment.
Id go for the Custom also like the grill better and prefer to turn knobs when it coms to A/C rather than climate control which causes problems down the line.
I agree with the grill comment! Both trucks had pros and cons for me so why not get the one that saved me money. haha.
Dude I got a 2016 ram express blacked out and I think I’m ready to upgrade to the TRAIL BOSS!!!! 🤟🏾 😆 how do you like it as an upgrade ?
Got a white one love it!.
Nice congrats 🤙🏻
Thanks :)
listen go to rough country and get the custom rubber mats they are bad ass
They are pretty cool!
Good choice
Thanks! I agree, still... and hopefully for years to come.
I ain't never had a Chevy boss New edition but that sucker is clean and nice but I do have around like you had with mine is 2005 ram hemi but it's real good sound good everything but I want me something more with a little bit more power and I was looking at Chevy and I'm thinking that's the one I'm thinking about getting the boss cuz the rain was my first truck that's going to be my second one unless you wish your first truck let's meet with my second truck and I'll tell you about it when I get my second truck the boss
Smart man!
No regrets so far! Still loving it. I'm excited to see how it does in the winter now. I've never had 4x4 auto before :)
@@GuardianGrove I had a 2015 and 2018 Chevy Silverado and now I have a 2020 Chevy Silverado RST. All drove over snow like nothing. When several feet of snow is on the ground, put it in 4x4 high and just drive. You would think it was a regular sunny summer day. My trucks just goes through it no issue.
The Chevy 5.3 is in no way, shape or form a downgrade from the dodge motor. Dodge is junk.
i thinking about this truck is it good on gas
I also am trading my RAM 2014 express quad cab pickup in and getting a 2019 Trail boss custom pickup. I am getting the double cab instead of the crew cab because I need the longer bed space . But Since this truck is not the LT Trail boss, I'm wondering if I will still be able to Bluetooth my phone to the truck speakers, make phone calls hands free with voice activation like I did with the ram truck ?
Anyway, your truck looks awesome ! Happy trails !
RECALL RAMS
Very cool 👍
Thank you!
Hey brother I figured you may have forgotten about my stickers so I was just gonna buy some. But I don't see any of them in your Mercedes?
Hey man. I dont sell them and I get them through a different company. I had to order some new ones, so sorry for the delay. I'll be sending them soon. My way of saying thanks!
@@GuardianGrove awesome bro. Thank you. I'll sport one on my z force. And one on my truck. Anything I can do to support the channel. I got a lot more awesome things done on my z force it's looking sweet. I'll send pictures on your Facebook page. Have a great day.
I want one but I just don’t know the down payment
"never heard it once with the Ram"
Thats because everyone and their brother has a ram. On my street there's 11. 7 out of 11 are black on black. I must see hundreds every day where I live. And the majority are Warlocks. The Trail Boss is so much nicer.
How much $ was it out the door?
So how do u compare the ride from ram to trailboss I have a 09 ram I’m wanting to upgrade to a trailboss n the next month or so
The ram was a bit more car-like in terms of handling/suspension and had a bit more power off the line. The Trail Boss feels more like "a truck". I can feel the road a little bit more, which isn't a bad thing. Honestly, they are both great trucks but they just feel different. I personally do not prefer the ride of one over the other.
Your comparing apple to oranges
Yeah please don't run a key down that awesome rig.lol
Man don't tear that dam, truck u it cost way too much money to do that.
Doesn't anyone care that the trail boss is made in mexico?!?! Doesn't that matter to anyone ?!?
I'm a GM guy and I refuse to buy a trail boss..
Some are built in Mexico. Some are Ft Wayne Indiana.
Yup - Mine has a big sticker inside the door that says it was assembled in Ft Wayne.
@@GuardianGrove a trail boss??
@@GuardianGrove mine too
@@terrencejones9817 I've seen four of them at the dealership and on test videos, all of the VIN numbers started with a 3.
I know one thing for sure is that the rancho shock's are garbage! My Silverados fronts were shot at 115,000 miles!
I sold my older ZR2 with 252,000 miles and still had the factory bilstein shock's and one one started to leak! Yes at 252,000 miles the factory bilstein shock's!!!