Wednesday, Gerry and Jackie gave me a lift to Ottawa and we finally have the new truck home. Our old truck was fifteen years old and had served us well pulling our trailer to California twice and Vancouver once; but the repairs were beginning to be too frequent.
The Ridgeline is smaller than the Sierra but still capable of towing 5,000 pounds. The ride is comfortable and the cabin spacious both features essential for Mary's sensitive back. Of course being new it has more technology than our old machine; things like lane keeping assist where the steering wheel vibrates if you get too close to the line, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigating braking, lane watch plus a host of other features I'm still learning about.
One feature I do like is the trunk. It is deep and wide with a drain plug as well as a lock. The spare tire is also located there which keeps it clean and out of the road grime. Hopefully I will never have to use it but at least it will be easy to get out when needed.
Yesterday Abe (mechanic) installed the tonneau cover and I was pleased with the fit. I'll post that
picture later.
Looks so much better after a wash. On these dirt roads a daily wash is essential if you want a clean truck.
Now it's time to go for a drive. I would like to head west, Mary wants to go east; may have to arm-wrestle for that.
Safe travels everyone and thanks for stopping by.
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Nothing like a new vehicle to put a smile on your face.
ReplyDeleteYes, an expensive smile; but a smile non-the-less. Not sure when we will be parking it in your driveway.
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