After our last trip the the Sierras, we decided that we would like two things. Number one, we want a bigger trailer. Yes, Boldlygo has been wonderful for us. We have slept comfortably in the heat, in the rain, and in the snow. We have cooked many a fine meal on her stove. We've made popcorn in the microwave and coffee to wake us up in the morning. But alas, it has just gotten a bit too small for us. However, since a bigger trailer is number one on the list, number two was, of a necessity, a more powerful truck. Well now, there was a bit of a problem with that. I love my truck!! It has everything that I need and nothing that I don't need. It's not all fancied out inside with 'rich Corinthian leather' or any of that sissy stuff. It's utilitarian. It's comfortable. It's four wheel drive . . . what more can a cowboy use? Well fortunately, we were able to find an identical truck to replace our old one. Uh, identical with three exceptions. It is a different color, it's a year newer and it has a Cummins Turbo Diesel. Common all of you Tim the Toolman wannabes!! Say it with me!!! HUH, HUH, HUH!!! On May 30, 2009 we picked up 325 horses and 610 foot pounds of torque that will pull your house right off of the foundation!! Hmmmm . . . maybe this truck is a bit over kill? No, not really. It is capable of pulling pretty much any RV that Sandy and I would want to own. But even pulling boldlygo, our fuel mileage has been a good 18-20% better than the old truck. And, our mileage running empty is also appreciably better than with the old truck. The best of both worlds, or so it seems. Now it's off to look for a bigger trailer, one that will better accomodate the three of us - yes, I have to count Buck in there. Momma's boy needs a place to sleep too :-)
Here's some pictures of the new truck.
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