Well, while I REALLY REALLY liked my 1500 WT model, I felt like I made a mistake because it really wasn't the level at which I wanted the truck to be at. So I made the decision, with my wife's permission, to go back to the dealer, trade in my 1500 and move up to a 2500 HD with 4WD.
So the NEW new truck is a 2500 Custom with the 6.6L L8T gas engine, 4WD, 20 inch wheels... it is a beast, if I am honest. Part of the deal was that they would install running boards, but that has to wait until next week when they get the parts in and can schedule service time. Meanwhile getting into her is like climbing Mount Everest. This truck is so tall that the HOOD is above my shoulder level, and I am a 6 foot, half inch tall man.
We are also starting to look at campers and trying to figure out how to make that work and for Sandi and I to be able to wander off for days at a time (with the dogs).