2010 Chevy Colorado w/ V8 and Utility Bed

[balexander87]

Recognizing that this is not one of the most popular rigs, this one seemed like a very unique combination.

With the V8 you get plenty of power without really sacrificing much in the way of fuel economy, and you get slightly beefier axles as well.

The utility bed takes it over the top tho I would daily drive the heck out of this thing!!!



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[editedforsafety]

That's just a little more than what I paid for my 2010 with the 5 liter and twice as many miles. The colorados are nice little rigs, it's just too bad there is not much of an aftermarket.

 

[balexander87]

Yeah. If I had to guess, the utility bed probably hurts the value a little, or at least drastically reduces the number of interested parties.

Also, being in Michigan, it might have a rust issue 😕

 

[Clutch]

That is pretty cool, ever see the utility bed that looks stock?

This in 4WD with a RTT, would be sweet.

 

[Martinjmpr]

That is pretty cool, ever see the utility bed that looks stock?

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Clever idea.
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The utility bed has always been interesting to me but my concern for any vehicle that spends much time off road would be whether it's really rugged enough to withstand a lot of washboard or rough 4wd trail use without falling apart. Another factor would be weight - aren't utility beds significantly heavier than standard beds? Only way I could think of getting around that would be going with a fiberglass utility bed (which I think I've seen, though never off road.)
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[DaveInDenver]

Utility beds are usually quite a bit heavier than simple pickup boxes. I don't think the bodies themselves would be any worse than the rest of the body for washboard but I would worry that the hardware (hinges, door latches, etc.) would get beaten up over time. But OTOH why would they be any worse than the abuse a fire engine or ambulance sees on a daily basis, so it couldn't be any worse than that. Or the handles on stock tailgates, which usually fail eventually, too.

 

[Clutch]

@ Martin: Usually the utility beds are fiberglass (or aluminum) for the little trucks.

I have toyed with the idea of a utility bed with a Flip Pac or Wildernest. As I find it a pain in the ******** having to crawl in to grab stuff.

Little better view of the stockish looking one. fairly similar to the Overland stuff we see coming out of Australia and Africa.

I am envisioning a slide out kitchen with all the tools and pots in the bedside tool box, (without paying crazy specialized Overland import prices)


More photos in here: http://www.worktrucksonly.com/for-sale/?vid=1229

 

[p nut]

I don't think it would work for me, as it would eat up into the bed space and lose the versatility. But I can see where it could come in handy. If I were to get a shell, I would do those windoors, though.

 

[Clutch]

I don't think it would work for me, as it would eat up into the bed space and lose the versatility. But I can see where it could come in handy. If I were to get a shell, I would do those windoors, though.

Yeah...eats up bed space, can't get skis or bikes in there. If would do it...do a flat bed with tool boxes, with a Flip Pac mounted on top. Use the tool box doors (when open) as a shelf for the camp stove..and other BS.

I dunno, buddy of mine has Isuzu box truck...seems like the best thing for hauling gear...paid like $18K for it. Doesn't off road it...but hauls his bikes, motorcycles and kayaks to the trail head...all at once some times....doubles as a shop too. Has a Suby Forester and a old Toyota truck for his dailys.

 

[plainjaneFJC]

I've owned a few utility bed pickups, different brands, and the latches and hinges fall apart over time. I'm sticking with vans moving forward for work vehicles.

 

[Clutch]

I've owned a few utility bed pickups, different brands, and the latches and hinges fall apart over time. I'm sticking with vans moving forward for work vehicles.

We never owned utility beds...did the bed side tool boxes on the pickups and 1 ton dump trucks....had a couple vans and box trucks. I hate driving vans...however...nice to sit in there out of the weather and dig through plumbing fittings. For our type of work (swimming pools, wood and gas burning stoves)...really hard to beat a 14' box van. Sure did drive like a brick with square wheels tho'.

I hate hate hate driving them...but insanely practical for what I am into. Toss a cot in there, and call it good.

 

[plainjaneFJC]

I knew a privateer pro rider back in my younger days and he traveled the country in a setup just like that.

 

[Clutch]

I knew a privateer pro rider back in my younger days and he traveled the country in a setup just like that.

Used to be all rage. A lot guys either do a trailer or a Sprinter now.

 

[TwinStick]

@ Martin: Usually the utility beds are fiberglass (or aluminum) for the little trucks.

I have toyed with the idea of a utility bed with a Flip Pac or Wildernest. As I find it a pain in the ******** having to crawl in to grab stuff.

Little better view of the stockish looking one. fairly similar to the Overland stuff we see coming out of Australia and Africa.

I am envisioning a slide out kitchen with all the tools and pots in the bedside tool box, (without paying crazy specialized Overland import prices)


More photos in here: http://www.worktrucksonly.com/for-sale/?vid=1229

That is wayyy cool. I wonder if an ARB fridge on a slide would fit in there ? That would be perfect. I am surprised that no one has come out with something like this set up just for overlanding. Or maybe they have & I just haven't seen it ?

 

[DaveInDenver]

Used to be all rage. A lot guys either do a trailer or a Sprinter now.

Brian Lopes' Sprinter is the shizzle.

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/brian-lopes-custom-sprinter-van-2015.html