What line of work are you in? Do you own a landscaping company? Are you a contractor? What about a plumber or an HVAC technician? Whether you belong to one of those professions or work in the tough logging industry—or even if you’re a florist—the vehicles you use on the job are known as work trucks. From that knowledge alone, it’s easy to guess that there are multiple types of work trucks. Depending on your business, your work truck might require versatility, capable enough to haul a load yet nice enough to take a client out to lunch. Then again, your business might require your work truck solely for the purpose of carrying a crane or aerial work platform. A work truck is your tool, so how can you use it to your best advantage?
That’s where upfitters and aftermarket accessories come in. Back in August you read about all the ways to upfit a Ram ProMaster, whether it be through shelving, flooring, slide-out cranes, and more. The ProMaster is essentially a blank canvas waiting for your upfit. A Colorado is similar. This truck was made to be versatile, capable of cruising city streets or bounding over rocks in the woods. Make your Colorado as versatile as you’d like or make it limited to specific jobs—the choice is up to you. No matter which direction you’re leaning, let these options help you decide…
Yokohama Tire
If you’re in the market for a tire that can do it all, opt for a manufacturer that’s been in the tire business for more than a century. Rule the road in your Chevy Colorado with the innovative GEOLANDAR A/T G015™ all-terrain tire. It’s engineered for durability and vastly improves traction for SUVs and mid- to full-size pickup trucks on any surface in any weather condition—and that includes snow. The G015 meets the US Tire Manufacturers Association’s severe snow service criterion and is stamped with the mountain/snowflake symbol. The G015 is available in 92 sizes from 15- to 22-inch rim diameters. You’ll be able to find a perfect fit for your Colorado, not matter how you’ve modified it. For more information, visit www.yokohamatire.com.
Gladiator
Need to secure the load in your truck bed without sacrificing capacity? Maybe a cargo net is what you need. Gladiator Cargo Nets offers the #1 selling heavy-duty cargo net on the market. Shown here is the Small (SGN-100) on a Chevy Colorado. It is the perfect fit on the short bed model for all your hauling needs. Gladiator Cargo Nets are securement products that are designed to be as tough as your truck. The nets come with four hardware attachment straps to easily secure your cargo as well as an oversized heavy-duty storage bag. When not in use, the whole system fits conveniently under the back seat of the Colorado, so you’ll always have it with you when you need it. For more information, visit www.gladiatorcargonet.com.
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Highway Products
Who says midsize can’t be ultimate? Transform your Colorado into the ultimate work truck with Highway Products’ Pickup Pack. It’s a great solution for owners of Colorado fleets looking to upgrade their truck from “Nice” to “Now that’s what I call a work truck!” The Pickup Pack delivers maximum organization and secure storage of tools and equipment. Two easy-to-access low side boxes run the length of the bed while a center hatch closes over the tailgate, keeping everything secure and protected from weather and theft. You can customize the Pickup Pack with truckloads of additional options such as compartment lights, powder coat colors, and you can even add a headache rack and ladder rack for additional overhead storage. For more information, visit www.highwayproducts.com.
Ute®Bed
For those looking for something a little “outside the box,” consider a Ute® Bed. The Ute Bed is constructed of all extruded, aircraft grade, T-6 aluminum. The B6GM Ute Bed supplied to GM dealers is about 6 x 6.5 ft on deck and weighs about 250 lbs installed. That includes the 3-ton load rated decking, 10-inch drop sides, headboard, fenders, mud flaps, rope rails, and all the mounting hardware. Ute Beds are easy to install in about a half workday, using hand tools and a drill. It’s been said that once you have a Ute Bed, you will never want to go back to a factory bed. Try one out, and see for yourself! Shown is the B6GM Ute Bed with optional removable rear ladder rack, steel ICC rear bumper, and rear cover plate. For more information, visit www.uteltd.com.
Your Chevrolet Colorado is just waiting for your customization. Its accessory and upfit options allow this truck to be whatever you need it to be, whether that requires a permanent fixture such as the work-capable Ute Bed or a simple stow-and-go product such as the Gladiator Cargo Net. With a Colorado, your truck can truly be what you need it to be.
