[Kentucky Bird Hunter]

Full disclosure: I’m a retired GM Plant Manager, so I may be a bit biased.

FWIW, Andrew, my latest rig is a 2025 Chevy Colorado ZR2, with a Leer cap, Thule racks, and an interior bed rug. I’ve also added big KC HiLites on the hood. We call ‘em ditch lights, as they are invaluable for illuminating deer on the way back to the cabin in the evenings. I’m only blessed with one setter right now, so generally Beau’s kennel is in the back seat, guns and gear in the bed. His kennel is a Ruffland Large, and you could easily put two side by side under the cap. The slightly smaller size and off-road lift of this truck make it even better in grouse country over my GMC Sierra Denali. It has the highly regarded Turbomax four cylinder engine (the only engine option available) and one that has been the subject of virtually no field issues. I tow my drift boat and/or my UTV trailer behind it with no issues. Towing a big boat or a large RV might be a challenge, but this turbo four has lots of guts.

As I said, for what it’s worth……. Best of luck in your quest!