MeatEater, Inc. and RealTruck’s Adventure Hunting Rig showcased at the 2023 SEMA Show will be sold through Mecum Auctions, and 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Folds of Honor. If you’re unfamiliar with the latter, it’s a non-profit organization that provides life-changing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled US service members and first responders (awarding nearly 62,000 scholarships totaling $290,000,000 since its inception in 2007). Subsequently, this auction represents a unique opportunity to invest in a professionally dialed overland rig while simultaneously supporting an amazing cause. The truck in question is a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71, which showcases a plethora of premium upgrades and finds a balance between backcountry capability and highway comfort. RealTruck not only supplies top-tier components for the 1500 but “provides comprehensive knowledge of your particular chassis to build better, purpose-built rigs.” The company substantiates these claims with a selection of buyer’s guides, step-by-step installation tutorials, comparisons, and much more (further details here). So you can rest assured that every part and accessory fitted to this pickup has undergone rigorous real-world testing and will be the perfect fit for this pickup. If you’d like a chance to purchase this one-of-one vehicle at auction, then you’ll find it listed at Mecum Auctions, December 5-7 (position #154).
From the Seller:
“The MeatEater build has been one of our most highly anticipated collaborations, and we are pleased to be supporting Folds of Honor with the sale of this vehicle. This one-of-a-kind build that we proudly showcased at last year’s SEMA Show has been ‘MeatEater-tested’ throughout the year, conquering every challenge the MeatEater crew threw its way. Rest assured, the lucky bidder is going to get a truck unlike any other on the road or in the woods.”
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71
The Silverado is fitted with a 5.3-liter motor that produces 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. A powerful V8 is matched with impressive capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, a lifted and uprated suspension, armor, winch, rear locking differential, and intelligent onboard systems such as Hill Descent Control and multi-terrain traction control. Inside, these rugged backcountry attributes are balanced with a well-appointed interior with driver comforts that include:
- Infotainment system with navigation
- Cruise control
- Air-conditioning
- Cup holders
- Husky under-seat storage box
- Power steering, windows, and locks
- Keyless entry
- Backup camera
- Carhartt seat liners
- Husky floor liners
Distinguishing Features
- AVS light shield pro
- Husky Liners Trail Armor rocker panels, rear wheel guards, and low-profile vent visor
- Go Rhino front and rear bumpers
- Rugged Ridge 10,000-pound winch
- Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust
- Bronze Raceline wheels with Toyo Open Country M/T tires
- N-Fab Roan running boards
- Husky RVL flares
- BAK Revolver X4s hard roll-up tonneau cover
- Superlift Suspension, 3-inch lift
- Custom MeatEater wrap
- Amp Research bed steps
- Go Rhino gun cases and case mounts
- Rugged Ridge traction recovery kit
This 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 will be rolling off the block on Friday, December 6, at Mecum Auctions in Kansas City, Missouri. Check the full vehicle specifications here.
