Introducing Starship, our New Tow Vehicle

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[@AskRemy]

In a time with so much negativity it’s nice to see people enjoy life. You worked very hard for this Robert and you waited a long time. Most deserved!

[@MikeChesnutt]

Nice truck. For better mpg the inline 6 diesel is available. I spoke to an owner in Mexico last winter who gets better than 30 mpg not towing with the diesel. Hope to see you on the road someday

[@jdcook65]

Yayyy, you got a real truck to tow your RV around this great country!!! I bet it will handle so much better than the smaller trucks in your past.

[@juanfernandez9492]

Congrats on your new truck starship! It looks awesome!

[@michaeleff9640]

Congratulations on the new truck, you can get an auto start/stop eliminator to stop the auto start without effecting the warranty

[@derekk6906]

Why not a Ford Lightning EV to tow camper across this Beautiful Country? You would only have to pull over and unhook camper every 77 miles to recharge for an hour, who wouldn't want to deal with that? lol....We love your channel Robert, thank you for showing those unable to travel how Beautiful the USA really is.

[@davidwheeler7503]

Now, if we could only get the government and car manufacturers to see the reality of ev's and start producing real transportation vehicles again so that affordable prices can come back to the 21st century.

[@TravelingRobert]

It would definitely force me to slow down

[@josephlinville]

Looks cool, Roberto!

[@markisb3585]

EV trucks are for city and or towing short distance. Not meant for cross country. Ev can't compete with gas or diesel towing.

[@davidwheeler7503]

@@markisb3585 for the cost of ev's, they aren't for anything practical.

[@dennisbeauchamp6193]

Congratulations on the new truck!! Looks beautiful. I ordered a F150 in March for towing my trailer, got it in August and love it.

[@bayside6207]

Yes, in today's unreliable US manufactured market for new vehicles. I would have gone with the Ford if I had to choose between the big 3. Fortunately I purchased a reliable Toyota Tundra.

[@conradkostelecky7935]

Congrats on the new truck. Enjoy!!!

[@1966spyderco]

Ch 66 Watercolors......the best on road trips

[@A589C]

Congratulations Rob!

[@coastkat1742]

Robert, you may be driving to fast for your best mpg. I find that 58 to 62 mph produced the best mpg , just commenting

[@dodgeguyz]

Very nice! It’s about time. Should be no problem hauling your trailer around now. And even with the V-8 the towing mileage should be much improved!

[@paulchaffee4004]

when those tires wear out, go with BFG at's or faulkin wild peaks. You will get sixty five thousands miles out of either set, Go with 10 plys also

[@raulsanchez4493]

I have a 2011 Silverado with the 5.3 & a 6 speed transmission. I have 145,000 miles on it & it runs great. It’s had synthetic oil from day 1 & it runs awesome. Looking forward to another 100,000 miles.

[@chrisw8318]

Robert, very nice truck! I am sure that you will love the power that it provides you when towing and you should get many years of reliable and fun usage from it. Congrats!

[@joeltelfer3147]

Hi Robert congrats on your new Trail Boss. You definitely have earned it and hats off to you. I also have a 2022 refreshed Trail boss and I must tell you Chevy really knocked the exterior and interior designs out of the park. This is my first pickup truck and really overjoyed with it. I started Watching your channel a few years ago and you inspired me to join the RV adventure life. I ordered an Airstream 2021 August and had planned on towing it with an Audi until my wife convinced me otherwise. After much research I settled on the Chevy Trail boss with the 5.3L V8. I ordered my trail boss Last December and took delivery mid June and 3 months later got the Airstream. The interior with the digital gauge cluster as well as the infotainment systems are phenomenal. The center console's electronic shifter is also nice for me. GM has done a really nice job with the interior. I have driven my truck 5900 miles since taking delivery and have nothing but praise for GM. I get around 21 MPG on the highway and 13 when towing the 23 foot 6000 pound Airstream. The 10 speed automatic produces better milage when you drive between 60 and 70 mph. In my 40 years of purchasing American, Japanese and European vehicles this is my first GM and couldn't be happier. Your observations are spot on although I have not experienced any hiccups with either of the dashboard screens. I use Apple CarPlay and pandora and both are also great and have met my expectations. I really look forward to seeing your RV adventure videos with your new truck.

[@Bramster17]

Woah, new one already!

[@joycemosakowski3648]

Getting a truck that you really always wanted makes your expedition so much better, so much fun and complete. Happy Trails Robert!

[@stevencox9452]

Fine looking ride Robert. I have a 2014 Silverado and tow a 21 ft. camper. Naturally my 2014 doesn't have all the bells and whistles that yours has but it is a nice ride and tows well. Your truck is beautiful and I hope you really enjoy it. Happy Trails!

[@8AlisaInez]

💚Nice!😍Congratulation’s Robert… Happy Travel & Trails!!

[@Georgiagreen317]

Being a Ford guy since the 70s, well, that was hard to watch. Just kidding. One thing I will disagree with is those blue LED headlights that have found their way on nearly every vehicle. Driving long hours at night those lights are very hard on your sleep patterns. I actually had to have mine removed. It's very similar to the blue screen issues when looking at a computer monitor and it is why MS has provided the night mode for many years. Also, I was tired of having every approaching car flash its high beams thinking mine were on high. On our hilly and curvy roads in north Georgia, the blue lights are simply dangerous in my opinion. I think it was a mistake when automakers decided to go with them. Perhaps you can at some point let us know if you experience similar issues. Other than that, it's a very nice truck. I hope you have many pleasant miles ahead.

[@ZafodB3]

Let’s face it, I’m a cheap bugger! My desire is to by a winter camping setup that can also be used the rest of the year and the Mini-Tiny with the heated tank set-up looked good to tow with my Canyon. As I got into the details more I found myself limited at the ski resorts to “self contained “vehicles”” (Vans and Slip-in Campers [pickup bed] that the Canyon can’t do). It is really coming down to where do I want to shower, in the camper or at the rear door and/or truck stops, I want a composted toilet either way since tanks are problematic and need care for winter use and I never liked the Idea of dragging around a cassette. However, along my decision journey, I considered the Sierra (GMC Version of your truck which I think is the AT4 for off road). The price tag on the 2022s was outrageous and the Chevys are comparable, I may keep my Canyon All Terrain for 10 years, or more, due to that, and find a good used cargo van and insulate, wire, panel and heat it with a gasoline or diesel heater. Also in order to get the leather seats and all terrain package I still had to forego the heated seats (I love my heated seats on cold winter days) due to the chip shortage, here in Tennessee, for the 2022 models. I hope the 2023s have them at those prices. Then those sub 20mpg’s for the V8 make using it for anything other than a tow vehicle iffy. I cringe at $40 gas fill ups from a half tank on my Canyon and I only see the price of fuel getting worse next summer and diesel is close to $5 a gallon now so all those mpg’s saved there are eaten by it’s cost. I no this because a woman I work with’s Dodge dually diesel is eating her alive but she needs it to tow her hood cleaning equipment, her other job.

[@bayside6207]

I guess you don't watch the #1 mechanic KZbin creator"Scotty Kilmer" with over 2 million subscribers to his channel-you should see what Scotty says about Chevy.

[@epicnature3658]

Very nice truck, I have it’s cousin the GMC Sierra also a 5.3l. Check out the Pulsar LT. You can completely bypass auto start stop and cylinder deactivation amongst other things which will extend the engine’s life. Also you can add a open air filter intake and that will give you better MPG’s. Lastly I would invest in an oil catch can to help reduce carbon buildup. Non of these will void your warranty. Check it out.

[@krawie77]

Dude, I missed this transition from the Colorado. Beautiful truck! I love it!

[@juniorbrown3636]

No. Eww.

[@acmanwwjd1]

I thought you were going to go with the GMC AT4 the front end of that truck I think is better looking but your truck is good looking compared to what you had

[@johnpossible6292]

Your gonna love the amount of room you have in this truck compared to your Colorado. I used to have a Toyota Tacoma and upgraded to my current Tundra crewmax cab and the difference is night and day. Goid luck with your new chevy. I never owned a chevy truck but i have been a passenger in them and i think they have the nicest interiors and the most comfortable seats of all the full sized pickups. One thing I would suggest is to get rid of those stock mirrors and get a good set of aftermarket tow mirrors. Thanks for showing us your new ride and good luck with it.

[@timcansler670]

Congratulations on the new truck! I have the older 3.0 RST and love it. I will mention you didn't think you would use the 4 window down feature. I use it on the remote. Hold down the unlock button for a few seconds and all 4 go down. I have use that all the time during the summer, to vent the heat before I get in the truck. Still hot but not as bad.

[@markshelhart8338]

Before they merged, XM had much better fidelity and actually advertised as having CD level audio as compared to conventionnal FM; once they merged they decided to greatly expand the lineup and increased the compresssion to do it.

[@tracyschannel9648]

Ok keep in mind you have 4x4 truck, but is your camper off road capable??? Also I feel you should have done more research into this choice. Payload? Diesel vs gas, Sounds to me you made a rush decision.

[@TravelingRobert]

Oh, no. This is exactly what I wanted at this point.

[@davidbrockman3600]

Hey Robert. Love your channel. I bought Silverado with duramax in 2019. Yes it was expensive. I tow a 16 k 5th wheel camper and get 14 mph. Over 22 mph with out. City diving is bad. 12mph. I love my Silverado. As you. Wife has Colorado she loves it to.

[@xabialonsomaestro1476]

Really Nice Car :)

[@robertcolpitts4534]

Congratulations on your new truck! We used to tow our trailer with the 5.3L and the mileage ran between 8 and 10 mpg at 63 mph. If you slow down to 65 mph your mileage towing should be a little bit better. Everything has to do with HOW you drive it while towing. P.S.: You can disable/turn off the things that you don't want to have running. The owner's manual will tell you how.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. Some of them turn back on automatically the next time you turn on the car. Maybe there's a way to disable permanently

[@robertcolpitts4534]

@@TravelingRobert - There's a set-up menu and allows you to disable those features until you want to turn them on. If the User's Manual isn't helpful, check KZbin for videos on how to do it.

[@Georgiagreen317]

After watching hundreds of Roberts' videos, I highly doubt he drives over 65 all that often. It seems the traffic is passing him constantly. And that's OK. That may change with a little more power to work with.

[@DavidRomero-ng8cz]

Great choice Robert! that 5.3 has been around for a long time and is a proven engine!

[@josephlacattiva]

Love your videos, Robert! Thanks for making them!

[@MrRyguy2112]

Nice truck! I'm sure Chevy would do something as far as adjusting or modifying some of those things you don't like. You would probably pay a premium, but if it's good as is even better.

[@ShawnPatterson402]

Really nice new truck. I am sure you will love it. At the moment I tow with an F150, but have towed lots with the GMC 1500 series, and it makes a very capable tow vehicle I think. Surprised you did not go with the Tow Mirrors though, but nonetheless I am sure this truck will do you well. As always, safe travels....

[@charlesboyer61]

Great truck! When I first heard the name, I thought you had named it for Elon Musk's Starship -- the new silver reusable rocket from SpaceX that looks like something you'd see in a 1950's science fiction film. But, Starship Enterprise is a great inspiration too.

[@cindyg8695]

Beautiful truck. Love the color. Enjoyed your review. Very thorough job showing all the features of the Silverado.

[@LowsJuan]

Thanks for sharing. I am glad to hear that it is a step up from your Colorado and I am sure that your butt thanks you. I was a big fan of the digital dashes at first but they have become so common it has made interiors kind of generic. The reason they are common nowis because they are cheap. I agree with the shifter comment and also I include push button start with that. Change for change sake is not a step forward. If I could afford it I would have gone with the diesel option on the chev it is just such a nice engine for towing and hwy driving. The equal on the ford side would be the 7.2kw pro power onboard/hybrid. For RVer there is no quieter or more powerful generator. You will never have to worry about disturbing the neighbours or sweating/freezing in your trailer again. Just fill up your truck before you park and enjoy.

[@orangejuiceneggs]

You’re never going back now, all the space and the V8 you are going to love it. I sure miss my 2 door Tahoe, loved the power. It was something about your channel the small trucks pulling the small trailer made the channel special. But you are going to love it with the new. congrats.

[@auroranite]

Congrats Robert. Beautiful Truck👍 You’ve earned it. Happy for you.

[@ag4169]

Beautiful inside and out, congrats!!

[@dalesharpy9197]

We have 3 Trail Boss Survey Crew trucks. The oldest is a 2019, 2020, and a 2022. The 2019 burns oil, the 2020 had a bent valve and the 2022 is problem free so far. No tailgate handle!! Transmission can shift hard when doing 3 point turns...clunk clunk! My seat has worn and ripped already on the 2019 with 36k. Looks nice though, just disappointed in many aspects when you drive them daily like I do and have been through multiple Gens. We have run Silverados for almost 30 years. The old ones had crappy interiors and cheap door and lift gate handles. The doors were easy to spring. . I dod not like them. Then 2014 came along with the new design and it was in Kelly green, beautiful looking truck that faired well mechanically. I bought and still own a 2015 LTZ Z71 now with 54k miles. I love this truck...BUT..... the oil pan leaked.... $1800 bucks because the front end needs to be removed. Next was an oil leak at the harmonic balancer seal...$450. No my AC finally went this week.... that could be on the cheap side, $150 recharge. I like that I have a key, and a real tailgate WITH A HANDLE. My interior is nicer than the new trucks as well.

[@eddiemiller463]

I have a 2023 silverado 6.2L and get up to 26.4 mpg at 80 mph. Pulled my 25ft 5200# trailer and averaged 19 Phoenix to San Diego to Monterey California California

[@donniecothern9842]

Nice truck Robert you deserve it with all the hard work thanks for sharing, might see you on the road!!!!!

[@almamorales4158]

It is a very nice truck. You deserve a vehicle with that quality. You work too hart. You work all the time. You only rest when you are sleeping. Congrats..... Keep safe...... and enjoy your new truck..... Love.... MOM ...>>>

[@Lavender.greysky]

WoooooooooW!!! Gorgeous!! I’m jealous🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lindagaryd491]

Congrats! It is a beautiful truck! Wishing you many miles of happiness!!

[@tony5006]

It's really nice to see that you got this truck in the end Robert. Watching the video I can tell how much you like your truck, it reminds me of how I feel about my BMW Z4. Can you walk away from it without turning back for 1 more little look?😊

[@edwarddoran6689]

Robert, congratulations on your new truck!! It's a beautiful machine. The color looks great, nice interior. Im happy for you, Now like you said, you can go where you could not before. #SafeTravels

[@donnajackson8]

Look at his eyes. He's stuttering l....I think he's in love...lol. congratulations on getting rid of the dashboard for a cockpit! I watched the episode where Kia died, glad you have something more reliable. RIP KIA.

[@Garth2011]

My 89 GMC V1500 4x4 Suburban gets 12 MPG towing and 15 not towing on the flat highway. 10 speed transmission has to be a huge positive when going up grades etc.

[@bbqsundae]

Gag

[@Luigi13]

It is a good looking truck whish it was a hybrid, that would have given you a better fuel consumption especially when not towing, and travelling in city streets. I don't know why the American manufacturing don't make hybrid truck. These days even minivans have gone hybrid. Anyway Robert it should help you when climing hills and towing the trailer. It is a business and adventure truck. Take care Robert, looking forward in your trips with the truck.

[@ronaldhall2489]

Sweet truck I have a black 2019 not quite as fancy as yours but it works for me I agree with you on the shifter maybe it will grow on you but really a beautiful truck. Robert one thing please don't go on the beach the salt will mess it up it is too pretty for that. Good luck traveling and be safe and enjoy

[@chuckbardiamond9382]

I really liked your long discription,but why didn’t you get into the truck and SHOW how the integrated functions work,we would have loved to see them hard sell ion your video.Second how long did it take to learn all the functions?continuios learning vehicle.thanks what you did show.

[@rampar77]

I personally would never buy any Detroit made junk. I am old school and hated all those ugly black wheels and black trims. I preferred all chrome. I also hated all those digital computer display and other high tech garbage. They are subjected to break down.

[@larrywiddis470]

I'm very pleased with my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Z71. I think you will be pleased too over the long haul.

[@harryvelez489]

I traded my 2018 Frontier for 2021 Silverado custom the only thing I miss is a CD player I cannot I cannot use the CD anymore

[@delta21002000]

Congratulations Robert Can see you were very happy with your new truck, it is very gorgeous absolutely love it

[@alvashoemaker8536]

Hola, Roberto…! 😃👣👠 HOW are you after those hurricanes…??! R U OK…?! I HOPE SO…!! 😃👣👠

[@Florida_Man_Robb]

Those Duratrac tires looks good but the set we put on my son’s Tacoma got loud pretty quick. Will probably go with BFG KO2’s next time as I think they ride better and are quiet even when worn.

[@golferpro1241]

KO2’s are really good.

[@enriquint5136]

now you need to start thinking in make a new presentation for de chanel with beautiful new truck!!!😁👍👍🤟...quien te lo diria eh?

[@robertb2468]

Probably should have researched it and looked at one in a parking lot to see that it was so big. Less than 20 mpg alone is a reason I wouldn't by it. The upcoming wiring and electronic problems after warranty will really suck.

[@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice]

Grrrrr I know you truly needed star shit and very happy for you but I definitely wouldn’t wanna have to buy a vehicle especially a truck right now with the way the prices are right now. I have my fingers crossed that you got a kick ass deal.

[@joepiper6064]

Glad you like your new Trail Boss! I love my 2019 T.B. !

[@Bikerbro2007]

Beautiful new rig Robert. I have my eye on either a Trailboss or an GMC Silverado 1500 AT4.

[@dalemarshall9736]

Nice truck but if you had gotten a Ford you would have camera that lines up exactly, a shifter, a great sound system, and probably better mileage!

[@joycemosakowski3648]

Oh!, Always, always have an extra battery for your remote! Because if you don't. You can not get your car started! It happened to me.

[@VT-ix5oh]

You're driving a computer , Robert, If you turn the truck on and pop it into reverse right away sometimes the lines won't show up, But if you turn on the vehicle and let it load, Then put it in reverse the lines will show up all the time .

[@ChrisZwolinski]

Congratulations on the new truck. Just waiting until the wife's car is paid off and it's going to be my trade in. 😁. Wonder if I should let her know first.

[@1970boobear]

Wow, she's a sweet ride!! Drive that Starship in safety & good health. Cheers! 🚚 ✌ 💘 🏕

[@georgegarton8736]

Very nice truck, you will get use to all the bells and whistles. Should have bought a ford, just saying, ha!!

[@dhproductions12]

what a beauty

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

I been planning a cross country trip. In my GMC AT4 might pick up a trailer or tent it. Just have to get up the nerve and do it

[@edwinrouse511]

The only thing wrong with your truck Robert is that it's not in my driveway but all it takes is a lot of money I used to be a car dealer in my younger years and I miss it !!!

[@frankb5686]

Chevrolet is the way to go. That is a great looking truck. I know you will enjoy it. Been a Chevy buyer all my life with no regrets.

[@fozzybear9114]

This comes out on a day gm loses 103m lawsuit because of the 5.3 engine. Hope yours lasts robert

[@turbojunki]

Robert on off-road tires with a truck like yours rotate them more than recommended. It’ll keep them quieter.

[@jeremysmith9868]

Nothing’s gonna stop you now ❤ I love it Robert 🎉

[@debbiewerner7124]

Congrats on the new truck. Awesome ride. Love the name. And you can’t beat a good butt warmer. ❤

[@mpower6004]

Moving up , what a contrast from old Kia to go on road trips with the Trail Boss and by the way you choose the perfect color .

[@hwyman01]

Get an EcoBoost and the first time you tow in the mountains you'll never go back.

[@BillUtah]

Nice truck! Good choice for a towing rig. The tires alone are probably hitting the MPG a half to one mile per gallon since they are wide and have aggressive tread. And of course the taller stance isn't helping the MPG. My last two weeks at work I got to drive around a 2022 Silverado and Wow the headlights are that impressive! My 2018 F250 with 83k miles needs a new engine so I got the new truck. Nice vehicle Stay safe! Bill in Utah

[@galpalsal]

Cool Robert! Let's continue boldly going where no man has gone before in the Starship! Enjoy in good health.

[@andrewzenn1719]

Good to be an "influencer". You should also up your content. Just saying .

[@zenaida3215]

Nice starship. Glad that the "cons"are only minor. Stay safe.

[@keithRR2023]

i coulndt remember which truck you got, i knew if was the 1500, i am looking at this very truck, also there is a 1500 custom 4x4 that is less, seems like it has all or mostly same features, just doesnt have the hood scoop and off road package look. decisions decisions....glad i found this video.. i also looked at Tundra but dont like they only make V6 now even though its twin turbo. The tundra actually weighs more as well. Safe Travels

[@keithRR2023]

Well the customer is out it’s a 4 cylinder lol. So I’m back to trail boss .

[@RVJimD]

Robert, thanks for all the information. I am curious about your reasons for upgrading from the Colorado? More comfortable seat, better towing, or other? Thanks again for all the enjoyable content! Jim

[@kathyhartje4143]

R. You did just fine! What’s it like to not have a shifter n all digital?

[@Peter-nh5hv]

I myself would have gone with the Duramax engine. Duramax is very quiet and high torque that really makes climbing hills easy. I think it would get a little better mileage. Anyways, great choice. Happy travels 🙂

[@bagariusyarrelli7142]

Nice truck but "too many notes" for geezers ;-{)

[@knightwing4]

I was wondering why you didn’t get the 3.0 diesel?

[@olderolderman4603]

I'll be sorry I'll spent more time in dealer. good luck

[@matt0495]

Any issues with trailer brake??? I've got same model and first tow got service trailer brake message and then trailer brake is disabled? Dealer said GM doesnt have solution...

[@TravelingRobert]

No problems yet

[@rvhtravels]

What would the payload and towing capacity be?

[@TravelingRobert]

Tow capacity is around 900lbs

[@apex_ventures]

I had a '20 LT Trail Boss and sold it after a year because the offer was too good to pass up (more than what I got it for new). I have videos on modifications I made to it on my channel. I loved it although you can't park it everywhere and it eats up more gas than the average vehicle.

[@eddiemiller463]

Think you have a lower rear-end gears than mine.

[@tkilg7169]

Now with 4 wheel drive, you might cross paths with Matt's offroad recovery in Utah.