SO LONG JEEP! I've got New Wheels Now: What Did I Get ?

After over 4 years of travel, I finally replaced my old Jeep with another vehicle. What did I get? Something that could open the door to new possibilities! But before the reveal, there's a little reminiscing!
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NOTE FROM SLIM: Sorry, I forgot to mention one thing, milage! The Silverado had 174,000 Kilometres or about 108,000 miles on it when I first got it. Thanks! SP 2nd UPDATE: This truck engine does NOT have AFM (Active Fuel Management), so no need to tell me to bypass it! PLEASE do not ask questions in this comment chain. Post them on a separate new comment so I can respond. Thanks!

[@kurtzxcvb3481]

How much do they go for in your part of the woods

[@NujwOayk]

How much were you able to sell the Jeep for?

[@rickiovine2170]

Questions tend to go right for the personal information jugular!

[@goodcitizen5344]

That's a great deal for 6k

[@earlwright9715]

My dad has a 2011 2500 gas burner with over 300,000 miles on it. Has had no trouble

[@gbpg2016]

Having owned many LS powered Chevys , you picked something that is easy to work on and every shop can work on it. It may ride a little rougher and be bigger than the Liberty but that’s the only positives it has over the Silverado. Just wait until you pull your trailer with it. It’ll pull it with ease and have the stones to get up and go should you need to merge on the highway or pass a logger.

[@rebeccaewing473]

Cant wait to see how he fixes up the truck bed- and insulates

[@clasvirhodes4969]

I am not a GM fan but, LS motors are "the Balls". Best motor performance GM ever built.

[@derelict_wanderer]

Agreed. I have an old Jeep Wagoneer we take on road trips. Guess what lurks under that hood? Just went to Oklahoma and Texas and back from TN. That baby 4.8 from an Express van did great even with the Jeep sagged out with camping gear. I love that no matter where I am, I can get parts from any parts stores. Most that same day.

[@coreybabcock2023]

Reasons I work on my 98 ford van

[@questioner1596]

I'd be surprised if it rides rougher than the Liberty; it's a lot longer wheelbase and only a 1500, so fairly soft suspension.

[@ScubaJoe3]

watching this video, I realized how much you and your videos have been a part of my life for so many years. I have been following you since the white jeep and A-liner days. Your videos are always positive and are a bright spot in my week. looking forward to many Silverado adventures!

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Same here! Seeing that Jeep drive away got me a little misty, but the truck is awesome, so much better for camping. Gotta love Chevys!

[@SistahRev]

Took the words right out of my mouth!👍🏽🤗

[@dewdropn5619]

Wow, time flies! Didn't realize I've been watching for so many years. 😊

[@dolores2716]

Me too. I thought for sure he got the last jeep within the last two years. Yikes.

[@geo.miller7808]

Just wanted to add that I too have been following you since the 1st Jeep Liberty and the first A-Frame popup!

[@BAC0828]

Just wanted to say that in this crazy world we’re living in, I come to your channel about every day and look forward to another video. Great work, Slim, thanks for all you do. It’s funny that your search for solitude and peace brings me along and gives me mine.

[@ericzeigler8669]

Slim, nice new ride. At 18:18, look under your truck at the inside of the driver's side rear tire as you're going through the mud puddle. There is either a hose or an electrical harness that's dangling, not connected to anything. I'm guessing it's the electrical harness for towing. Check it out because you don't want branches or rocks ripping it up. Take it to a pro for a good look over and safety check. I'm 66 and want to see you live a long life.

[@azclaimjumper]

Good Catch, something I'm sure Slim will be checking out. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada

[@chefbillyx]

Looks like ABS sensor or brake line.

[@BigBadJohnDiesel]

Shocks, tires and a tune up should be in order. Nice truck!

[@markparr7224]

I noticed that too. It looked like a stick caught on the E-brake cable, because they loop around right there.

[@dingo5208]

Holy cow Slim! You had that trailer on one wheel!

[@rickiovine2170]

Slim, May I commend you on the editing of this video? How long did it take you to find the visuals that fit so perfectly within your storyline? You are a master at this.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Thanks Rick! Doing a montage is like a jigsaw puzzle: a little patience and it all fits together. Even better when I can sneak in a few clips that ended up on the cutting room floor! SP

[@soniadowney7427]

Well said ..exactly what a thought.

[@CrashAndBurnProductions]

with the way vehicle prices have gone in recent years,i'd say you did well...any truck still legal and safe for the road under 10k cdn is rare these days,and one in good enough shape to be actually worth buying is very rare indeed...

[@charlieretro]

I just saved a 03 Nissan pickup that was sitting for 3 years and I saved it because prices for trucks are over kill high

[@paulfedorisin908]

Nice Ride Slim. Being a pickup guy myself, I believe you will truly enjoy the versatility the truck will give you. Plus bigger is better when towing, especial gowning down steep grades. Enjoy!

[@JW-xn3gk]

Great truck Slim... My 04 Silverado 5.3 has 350k miles. Replaced water pump, heater hoses and connectors. This truck has been a real blessing to me and my family. I hope yours is for you....

[@Chris_at_Home]

That’s nice to know. We have a 2012. We towed a 19’ camp trailer from NH to our home in Alaska. We hardly drive it and we’re 70 and the truck on,y has 58,000 miles on it. I guess it will last us the rest of our lives.

[@onehot57]

Sounds like the engine has problems!

[@mlucero6021]

My gosh, I just found out I have been watching your videos for more than 4 years because I remember when you bought the Liberty. How fast time flies! Congratulations ;- )

[@patupham6134]

Note your trailer is going to look really small behind this truck 😊

[@nancyfuller4901]

Congrats on the new to you truck, Slim! I recently moved up to a full size RAM 1500 4X4, 5.7L V8 for towing my Casita. I love it and no apologies for the bigger engine. Having the extra power from my 6 cylinder truck is so nice when going up mountains. I have almost 13,000 lb. Towing capacity so now I don’t have to worry about taking along extra gear on long trips. Enjoy your new truck!!!!!

[@WendellSnyder]

Good choice on the Silverado. My 2010 has 306,000 miles or nearly 500,000 kilometers and is still running strong. Major repairs incl trans at 260k miles, rear end at 240k miles. That’s with occasional towing of 6-7,000 lb trailers. Safe travels!

[@slothhunter4615]

Absolutely love the upgraded adventure mobile. This will open up a lot more opportunities for different places to camp. Parts are cheap and fairly easy to work on. Not sure of your plans for the camper shell but would love to see in a future video of a truck bed camper build for those more remote adventures. Puts a smile on my face how excited you looked with the new wheels and the ideas you might have with them. Thanks again for a wonderful video and happy camping.

[@marknathanks7592]

Love the color, i once had a 2007 2500 6.0 liter, unfortunately white lol. I do now have a tundra.

[@brianhilligoss]

Just a word of caution with these trucks. I was a fleet repair shop manager. We had over 300 of them. They all needed cam and lifters between 140-160k miles. On 80% of them they needed torque converters and a transmission overhaul at 120-140k miles. Research these issues and decide if you want to preemptively do the maintenance on them. We started tuning the ecm’s on the trucks to disable the active fuel management and to not allow torque converter slip in 4-6th gears.

[@alldabeanzracing9650]

This. And get a nice big trans cooler. Good trucks once you get them set up right

[@vet8787]

Good tips.What tuning did you use ? Thank you

[@GNewcomb-q9v]

Lmao!

[@mikehoncho167]

As soon as I saw it the first word that came to mind was “lifters”!

[@lapsedluddite3381]

When Slim first started the truck with the camera next to it I thought there was a little "lifter rattle" but then again, I'm not a mechanic, just a little old lady with over a million back country miles driven these last 55 years (and many break downs in remote places)

[@mikepatton9537]

Congratulations on the new truck, Slim!! It's a beauty and you got a great deal!

[@SimplyOffGridLife]

We switch to a truck 2012 and never looked back. We decided on a diesel truck, as we tow large trailer. Our current truck is the 2016 dodge ram 2500, bought new and we are approaching 200K. We have a cab, but did something different for out needs. Will be putting out a video on it later. We do all our own maintenance on it. Enjoy...... simplyoffgridlife

[@JohnSmith-ev1sm]

Wow, I did not see that coming! I've watched your videos of the original liberty all the way to now, can't believe it's been that long already. As a Ram 1500 owner I've always envied your small/nimble setup, I've thought numerous times after watching your videos that maybe I should go smaller too, but I guess this is just proof that there are pros/cons to everything and there is no perfect setup. Your decision in the context of building the house in a remote area makes a lot of sense to me too. I wish you best of luck with your new rig!

[@karenoster8291]

By now you probably have the back of your Silverado set up the way you want it, just an idea that worked for us: we put a sheet of plywood on top of the rails of the pickup bed (laying it up off the floor), close to the cab, putting our sleeping bags on top of plywood . This left the entire floor empty to put gear in full length.

[@cherylyoung4447]

Yes we did the same thing. Worked great.

[@beacee]

Neat truck! But isn’t it funny how we get attached to our old vehicle? I always did.

[@papajon62]

Hey Slim, I bought (and still drive) a 2003 Chevy Tahoe new in that year with that 5.3 L motor. Got 243,000 miles on it. Replaced the tranny 7 years ago. Other than that, that motor still runs like a raped ape 🦍 and no other major problems. Still rides nice, plenty of power with the tow package, and burns no oil. Not bad for a vehicle that’s almost the legal drinking age….

[@palco22]

That Jeep did you good regardless. Buying used (Fairly new) is the best way to go ! That Chevy will do it's job as well as Ford, Toyota or any other truck. It looks mighty good and all I would add are good quality mud flaps at all corners and a hood bug deflector ! Now check that loose left rear parking brake cable and get a set of good "All Weather" tires and get on the road ! Just be safe and we all enjoy your videos.

[@ventilate4267]

Might have to upgrade your camper now slim, it's going to look tiny now by comparison 😂

[@gerdriechers8426]

Good luck! The camper shell will give you a better fuel economy with the trailer. Nice coulor, like the greens.

[@williamwallace5711]

i had 5.3 good truck but not best torque also currently have tundra 5.7 great toque But not worth 2x price I had zero issue with chevy truck Do like camper top Have fun

[@trustbuster23]

I have the 2014 version of the same truck and so far it has been very reliable and easy to take care of. It is a good era for these trucks, still modern but not yet so full of fancy technology. There is really only one known issue with them - that engine does not tolerate missed oil changes because of the "active fuel management" system. So keep up on your oil changes if you want to avoid a VERY expensive repair. It also has a place already set up for a second battery under the hood, an easy upgrade to make if you are doing a lot of camping and want to run accessories and such off the 12v system while parked. You could put in a deep cycle battery and a regular starter battery with an isolation switch very easily, with everything under the hood.

[@johnweiland9389]

Im sure you could build up your box to make a bedspace. Just a matter of strategy and time. Its been awhile since I owned a v8. But the engine sounds terrible. Get a mechanic to eyeball.

[@proflprasad9094]

Wish you miles of smiles and great adventures.

[@U20E27]

Definitely a great truck for your uses. The old 5.3 is rock solid and gets great mileage if you just cruise along at sane speeds. Plus good hauler for your cabin projects.

[@michellegarry1872]

Wow! Nice ride and great color! (I’m all about the color. I drive a Sublime green Ram 1/2 ton 4x with Hemi. My license plate says GAWDZLA. 😂 And I’m a horse riding 71 yr old grandma. Happy trails, Slim!

[@lbox88]

I have a '21 Silverado with the 5.3+8spd, on rural backroads I've pushed as high as 24mpg tank avg with super light stock highway tires. I upgraded 1 size wider tires and from a highway tire to a P-rated all terrain (P to keep weight down, Falken Wildpeak AT3W) and I've definitely lost some mileage. My 16-18mpg city mileage has dropped to more like 14-16. Next tires I think I'll go back to stock narrow width, but maybe get a taller ratio tire instead, the rolling resistance increase on the wider tire is definitely noticeable. I also tow a 17ft Casita Heritage with mine, and depending on location I was getting about 14-15mpg towing from Texas back up to Michigan. I'll be taking it down to Florida here in a month so we'll see how it still tows and mileage with the new tires.

[@tedbolles1840]

Good luck with new to u truck,not a big fan of Chevy's but it should do u good,1 thing to watch is oil pressure and lifter noise,root problem is a o ring on oil pump pick up tube splits causing air to be sucked in and lowering oil pressure, good luck.

[@yeahman1975]

I think a video about tires and tune up, back seat removal bugout equipment setup could be very interesting. 🎉

[@royallen9698]

The engine didn’t sound right. Is it okay, or was something else making some noise when you drove it up?

[@kelvinlowe7316]

Congrats Slim! I cant believe I've been watching your channel this long. I remember when you had the white Jeep, WOW. Enjoy those backroads with your "NEW" truck. 👍🏾

[@samanthadodd8112]

That is a steal of a deal. Down here in South usa it would be double that easy.

[@truckcampinglifemag]

Anyone else hear a ticking noise.

[@kode3]

Something doesn’t sound right with the engine. Tapping?

[@KD-ql9us]

My 72 year old dad is still driving his 1995 4x4 Silverado Extended Cab Side Step. Almost 300k miles. He had a fresh paint job two years ago and removed the plastic bed liner which was replaced with a spray-in line to match the body paint. Almost zero mechanical issues to date, just basic maintenance. Zero rust. Southeast US

[@AvoidingChores]

A 2011 truck that’s been in NB still looking like that and not half melted from the winter road salt? 😮Good find.

[@Janer-52]

Congratulations! I think this will suit you well. It was fun seeing all your old rigs, many memories. Enjoy it.

[@katherineh9950]

Nice one! I have several contractor friends here in Maine who drive Chevy trucks of that vintage...you got a great deal and it should serve you well!

[@cb4874]

Good idea to get better tires. That will help a lot for your off road adventures. The AT tires will make the ride a little rougher/louder but worth it! Also towing with a V8 is some much nicer! Wow nice price! And you are great at letting us know what things cost you!

[@robertdragoff6909]

Good luck with your new to you truck…. But, check your front driver side door….. It seems to creak when opening and closing it.

[@timexley4000]

I love the new truck Slim! A nice upgrade from the jeep. The big thing with those trucks is make sure you get the transmission service done on the maintenance schedule. As long as you do the transmission maintenance you will get 300,000 miles out of it easy

[@marknesselhaus4376]

$6000 more or less US... Very good deal :-)

[@renaesutton3145]

I have a feeling you will be very happy with your purchase. I had a Chevy for years and she had over 350,000 miles on her when the head gasket started to leak, sold her to a friend of my sons and he dropped another engine in her and hauled his race cars back and forth across the country (US) with her until she got hit by another car and caught on fire. All in all a WONDERFUL truck that served me well for almost 20 years LOL.

[@debbiephillips2013]

You are going to enjoy the truck. I put a sheet of foam insulation and mdf on the floor. I cover it with foam tiles that are easy to remove and wash. When i camp in it, i put in 8 five gallon totes with three 2x2 pieces of 1/4 in plywood on top and a foam bed topper cut to fit. It is easier to move around with the bed elvated and you can see out the windows but still sit up straight.

[@gordingram4375]

Very nice. Money well spent.

[@irish4817]

Nice chevy Slim ! I have a chevy awd van with a 5.3 v8 , its a 327ci , they can get a tappy lifter so when u get an oil change ad lucas oil treatment every time for piece of mind ! Cheers

[@ib516]

It looks like someone has cranked the torsion bars up on that thing given the camber of the front wheels. Might want to look into that. Also, research what rear axle ratio it has based on the RPO codes in the glove box on a sticker. Lastly, lube the driver's door hinges LOL.

[@KimKinzer]

Ooooh do I see a camper in your future? Love the green.

[@samanthadodd8112]

I have a 2008 chevy truck, and 18 is the best I can get. The seat in this truck is like sitting in ur recliner. Best sitting vehicle I've ever sit in. Other than all those stupid errors keep coming up for no reason on the computer, I haven't had issues.

[@ryt2carry]

Very nice truck. I'm sure you'll really like it.

[@bflo716]

My 2020 Ram with the 5.7l and etorque gets up to 24 highway if I baby it during summer road trips. A lot of people bash v8’s for gas milage but all things considered they don’t all get terrible milage. Obviously a lot of that has to do with the rear gearing, I have a 3.21 ratio which helps tremendously For the money, you did great!!! I’m not a Chevy guy at all but for $7300 USD I’d buy it

[@jmpattillo]

That is really good for such a large engine

[@KA9DSL]

I also have a Chevy Express that does almost 19mpg too. 5.7L engine. 1/2 ton.

[@TacoTraveller]

Congrats on the new vehicle. I was a SUV person myself for many years and different platforms from a Suburban to a Isuzu Rodeo and never cared to own pickups because an open bed is useless for my needs. Now that I have a Tacoma with a midrise camper shell I love it, I wished I had done this years ago.

[@kylemarriage3987]

Recommend doing a oil change and then another after about 500 miles, or quality flush...afm stuff on the 5.3...

[@bwyyy7306]

Truck looks good, especially for its age! Enjoy.

[@landonashby2029]

I think you got a good deal Slim. Congrats on the New Truck! 😊

[@heffaazul]

The 5.3 is a rock solid engine if you stay on a strict maintenance schedule. It has narrow oil channels in the motor. Any sort of sludge or debris in the oil can cause problems. It's not a change oil 1,000 miles past due type of kit. My 2011 Suburban is 150k and going strong. Mechanically awesome......... electrics, not so awesome. The GM electrics gobblin lives in all of them. Happy driving Slim🫡

[@johngrant7979]

From an Australian viewer congratulations on your new vehicle Slim .. looking forward to the new addition with you travel and cabin videos 👍

[@johnnysweekends]

One more thing slim, Ditch the 20 inch wheels for 18 inch. Much better ride and better for off road and tires will be a little cheaper 👍🏼

[@bluethunder5694]

If that thing isn't a diesel it sure has a hell of a knock

[@cindyjohnson6656]

We love our chevy truck. My dad traded his Tundra fora chevy truck, likes the power better.

[@oldgandy5355]

I think you have made a smart upgrade. I would probably have made an addition to my fleet, rather than replacing my Liberty. That way I could feed and repair two rigs instead of just one. Some old dogs never learn. Happy trails Slim. I always look forward to your "journal".

[@michaelgegoski3288]

WTG on the new truck. I'm sure you'll enjoy the new ride going through the back country.

[@TeeVeeZed123]

Good morning from Perth, West Australia.👋

[@SlimPotatohead]

Good Morning Perth!

[@davidgibbons2575]

I’m in NSW Australia

[@MrACP]

Sounds a little like a diesel but awesome truck and a great price, hope it serves you well for many years.

[@bryanschwertner3585]

Wow! I just traded a 2013 Silverado extended cab Z71 with a camper shell. Got the shell used from a beer co distributer when they quit running that chassis for almost nothing. That chassis ran from 2007 to 2013 with only minor year to year changes. Hope you like it as much as I liked mine! Take care.

[@pammadrid7804]

Really nice Silverado. 6 grand US is an awesome price. The cost of used vehicles in the US has gone up considerably. I know you will enjoy.

[@thizizliz]

Congratulations! May you get great use of it.

[@patupham6134]

I can’t believe I been watching to this long 🎉thank you for keeping my interest not a lots os shows do that great job Looking forward to more

[@donalddixon6541]

Good choice as far as trucks go, and the color will blend right in with the greenery in summertime. Hope you get years and years of service out of it. (I have a 07 Chevy Trailblazer that i've had for 12 years, no major problems so far...)

[@wendysue9042]

I've been a subscriber for quite a while, but I've never commented. I just had to say I love your "new to you" truck ! That is very sharp- the color is beautiful! Can't wait to see the adventures you will have it in it.

[@steveratliff40]

Slim, make sure to have someone turn off the active fuel management as it leads big engine issues. Once that is done it will be a great truck for you.

[@Mark-cg2bg]

Looks like you got a great buy! I have an F-150 that has the same kind of front and back doors that open opposite each other. I love that feature. Wishing you many happy miles and wonderful adventures!

[@MyShyCats]

Nice looking, well-priced and useful too!!! Looking forward to your future travels or constructions!

[@sapcanmike]

Best of luck with your new Mean Green Machine! LOL! Safe travels and Happy camping!

[@kodiakcopilot]

Good choice, just beware of the transmission in those 1/2 tons. I was hoping you'd get an older Tacoma. I am surprised you went for a full size. Also as Brian said in the comms, get rid of the active fuel management. Its one of those good in theory ideas that had worse consequences. Happy travels Slim.🎉

[@hajjman99]

Couldn't agree more with all this

[@KMaC-wt9lr]

Change the trani fluid.. no flush, just drain and refill with same amount that came out. CanTire - Certified Ridgetech tires, rated for snow too.

[@stevewood4255]

Kind of miss the Jeep, it was iconic but I understand the change. Looks like you got a great deal on a good looking truck and the very best of luck with the new to you, Silverado.

[@bethdurbin3203]

Drive it like you stole it( you did!) LOL. We have 2009. 10 grand us. We love ours. Haul a 1971 vintage tag a long!!( used to haul a 28 ft dutchman..what a tank!) Happy trails!

[@claramullen]

I believe you made a good choice on the truck and I am excited to see your future adventures with it. Take care Slim

[@sheronlee152]

A Chevy pickup!! Surprised me. I was sure it would be another Jeep. 😅. I've not had a Chevy car for decades but I think you'll be pleased. Yes, hauling things is a great advantage. Wow! Gonna be Fun!!

[@christianholmstedt8770]

Is that valve chatter or rod knock I hear at idle?

[@SlimPotatohead]

It was a marimba band practising in the truck bed! SP

[@christianholmstedt8770]

@@SlimPotatohead That's the better option.🙂

[@plainairbarnettsoutdoors]

Since I bought my 1st pick-up, never went back. All "clean" gear goes in the cab, clothing, sleeping bag, etc... All "dirty" gear in the bed, ropes, chaisaw, atv, lumber, etc. Good choice on your make n model.

[@Gordie1450]

Good morning, I head south Monday morning, Yuma, Sierra vista, corpus Kristi, Galveston, 2 months in my camper. I have the same truck except it a 2wd and a long box.

[@janohare916]

Sounds like a great trip, enjoy. 😊

[@fasttruckman]

Toyota's are overrated and over priced in my opinion. I'll keep my 03 Silverado V8 4.8 engine with 221,060 miles on it, and still ticking away like a fine swiss watch.

[@RYEINDUSTRIAL]

Nice truck!

[@nolemons]

A nice set of BFG all terrain Mud and Snow tires and you have a go anywhere anytime machine. Looks solid. I have a 2011 3/4 ton long box. My first chev truck. Allways had ford pickups. I just rebuilt the tranny for $7000. Ouch , but she should be good to go now for a few years. Cheers 🍻

[@neolexington]

I've got an '09 GMC Sierra and it's been a great truck. I've made my share of repairs on it, but none that are so large that I've had to question owning it. The 5.3L will deliver more than enough power for what you are doing with it. Looking at your truck it appears to have been "leveled" in the front end as it doesn't have the factory rake to it. Just something to keep in mine if you ever have any suspension work done on it. Nice rig!

[@Zazu2You]

Good luck with the truck!! Love that you matched to color of your cabin roof!! Lol. Cheers!! 😎

[@tennessee98vols]

love the blooper at the end Slim 😀

[@SlimPotatohead]

You're the first to notice it. Thanks for watching until the end!!!! SP

[@jasongarcia2619]

Congrats on the new/use truck. I loved my 2011 Chevy Silverado

[@geoffmolyneux9173]

Hello Slim. You will need some insulation in your canopy, or else you will find it will rain in the canopy. You will dislike not having a heated back section, but you can get a hot water rad from Princess Auto, and hook it to the engine cooling system. Make sure to Krown coat the vehicle every year. Good adventure's to come.

[@TheOtherBill]

Krown or Fluid Film is a great investment for any vehicle in the snow belt. Just had mine done recently.

[@thenickfoxx]

I really think you would have liked the Toyota TACOMA, not the Tundra. They are the best trucks out there. You buy one and it'll last your entire life. My uncle has his 2006 Tacoma at just under 800,000 km and it runs like it's at 100,000km. Excellent on fuel and you can beat the hell out of them and they never falter. I actually bought one myself 3 years ago and I'll never get another truck. You got yourself a real nice truck though, very happy for you Slim!

[@nancygarrett-bn7pi]

Thank you for another informative and entertaining video. Yep, I'm an 88 yr old house bound (more or less) lady who gets to travel with you. Keep it up. Please😊

[@meinschatzi8978]

A few years ago I bought a 2001 Silverado 2500 extended cab HD diesel with an 8ft bed! I paid $18k - it was like a brand new engine! Todays mileage is only 85k miles... I am still searching for a cheap cap! We love it! People are always asking if I want to sell… answer is still No!