There’s nothing better to get you in the spirit of the holiday season than a trip to find the perfect Christmas tree. Thanks to our good friends at Chevrolet, our company’s owner and his wife had the pleasure of taking their family on a Texas road trip to Elgin Christmas Tree Farm. Mitch and Meg loved testing out the new 2019 Silverado LT Trail Boss, complete with all the bells and whistles. Whether you need to haul a Christmas tree back home, or if you simply want to go down the road in style, power, and luxury, this is the vehicle for you.
Elgin Christmas Tree Farm is a beautiful location in Elgin, Texas. Strolling through the grounds, the kids were delighted with all the sights and activities available at this slice of Christmas paradise. It was enough to reawaken those old-time, nostalgic feeling of Christmas magic in Mitch and Meg as well. Not only is the farm the perfect backdrop for a family photo op, but there are so many fun activities to be enjoyed. These include a scenic hayride, mazes, a playground, a wide variety of animals, old-fashioned outdoor games, and even a train ride!
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The family farm, located just off US 290, grows Virginia Pine and Leyland Cypress. Mitch and Meg were provided with a bone saw and shake, then the family got on the hayride and traveled out to the cutting fields, where they began their search for that one perfect tree. How did they go about choosing their perfect tree? The truth is, you just know perfection when you see it, and that’s true for both a Christmas tree as well as the 2019 Silverado.
Built on the legacy of the most dependable, longest-lasting, full-size pickups on the road, the 2019 Silverado is the strongest, most-advanced Silverado ever made. Both bigger and lighter than the previous generation, this pickup boasts a bold, fluid design that isn’t just for show. It’s a truck that’s made for hard work and offers a muscular presence along with enhanced aerodynamics. Not only that, but the spacious, redesigned cabin provides a truly luxurious feel with incredible technology like hands-free calling and texting and a mobile 4G Wi-Fi® hotspot. One thing that you won’t notice is road noise—the Silverado’s cab is incredibly well-insulated, making for a comfortable road trip. From its off-road capabilities to its highway comfort, the Silverado is in a class all by itself. Mitch and Meg especially enjoyed the heated seats, ideal for a wintery road trip!
After strolling through the trees, the kids finally drew up in front of a magnificent Virginia Pine. The whole family knew it was exactly what they’d been looking for. Mitch used the bone saw to cut down the tree, then the helpful crew at Elgin’s shook and baled it to ready it for the ride home.
Thankfully, the 2019 Silverado has more cargo volume than any other truck, plus it comes with 12 standard tie-downs—that’s three times as many as any competitor. With a simple touch of a button, the industry-first power-up/-down tailgate made for an easy job of loading the Christmas tree into the most functional bed of any pickup. Mitch, Meg, and the kids were almost ready to hit the road once more and take their perfect Christmas tree back home and spend family time decorating it. The Elgin’s crew provided twine to tie down the tree, and the great folks at Chevy provided these helpful tips to ensure that the transport was safe and secure. Valuable info, considering that over the past three years, an estimated 20 million Americans failed to properly secure their trees to their vehicles, which can result in dangerous accidents and vehicle damage.
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Use netting: All trees should be put into netting or a sleeve for easy transport. Stump first: Put the stump-end of the tree towards the front of your truck to help mitigate movement within the bed of the truck. Tie it down tight: Center your tree in the bed of the truck, loop twine through the integrated tie-down hooks and repeat to cinch with a “figure-8” motion securing the tree. In the 2019 Silverado, there are 12 fixed tie downs stationed throughout the bed of the truck to help you secure the tree from moving around while you drive.
Tailgate up: The best way to transport your tree is with the tailgate up. If your tree is bigger than your truck bed, you can transport it with the tailgate down – just make sure to tie a red ribbon on the end of the tree so drivers behind you can see it and follow local laws about items extending beyond your vehicle. Don’t forget to water your tree: Make sure you put your tree into water immediately when you get home and place it away from heat sources like fireplaces or radiators that can dry it out. The tree will drink up a lot of water the first couple of days so make sure to check on the water level throughout the season. That way you can keep it alive and healthy all holiday season long!
