Truck buying recommendations

Hey all, figure there are a ton of truck owners on here and everyone probably needs a break from talking about the game yesterday so I should get some decent advice. I’ve owned a Toyota Camry for 10 years now and our other vehicle is a Pacifica. Looking at upgrading to something with a little more room for the kids and something that is bigger, handles better in the winter, can haul stuff like kids sporting gear or other items and has the ability to tow. Have looked at SUVs and am not sold on that route (owned two different ones before the Camry). Have never owned a truck before so I’ll take whatever advice you want to throw my way. I’m kind of leaning towards the dodge ram 1500 size truck or like model in the Chevy, ford, or gmc. Any input is appreciated! Alright. Go!

Tailgating Hacks

I'm sure everyone has their list and supplies for tailgating items. We have a tote (grill, propane, larger items), a sterlite pull out drawers unit (spices, consumables, etc.) full of things for tailgating and extreme cooler.

Our supplies usually include the following but not limited to:
Propane tank and spare (small cylinders)
Paper towers, plates, napkins, silverware
Aluminum foil
Seasonings
Grill utensils
Trash bags
Clorox wipes
Food
Drinks

What is one thing you have discovered that is a must have for tailgating to make things easier/better?

Ours was using one of those sterlite pull out drawer organizers for all the small stuff (seasonings, utensils, paper plates, garbage bags, aluminum foil, etc.) We just lay it on its back when driving so stuff doesn't go all over and just set it up right when we get there. Here is an example:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilit...hguid=aecbd19b-d45-16c3e7e1da1627&athena=true

Big 12 Sagarin Rankings after week 1



#5 Oklahoma: Beat #57 Houston. Up next is #137 South Dakota. No movement
#13 Texas: Beat #103 Louisiana Tech. Up next is #3 LSU. No movement.
#20 Oklahoma State: Beat #104 Oregon State. Up next is #179 McNeese State. Down 2 spots
#33 Texas Tech: Beat #147 Montana State. Up next is #189 UTEP. Up 8 spots
#34 Iowa State: Beat #85 Northern Iowa. Up next is BYE. Down 5 spots
#37 K-State: Beat #145 Nicholls. Up next is #131 Bowling Green. Up 8 spots
#38 West Virginia: Beat #89 James Madison. Up next is #36 Missouri. Down 2 spots
#41 Baylor: Beat #215 Stephen F. Austin. Up next is #121 UTSA. Down 3 spots
#49 TCU: Beat #249 Arkansas Pine Bluff. Up next is BYE. Down 25 spots
#95 Ku: Beat #118 Indiana State. Up next is #134 Coastal Carolina. Down 4 spots

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Buying Your Own Health Insurance in Iowa

I'm looking at a possible job change. The prospective employer is a very small company (< 20 employees) so there is no group health insurance. They give me $250 per month to put towards my own purchase of health insurance.

2 kids, wife, and me. We do use our insurance quite a lot as we require multiple prescriptions. In a couple years, we have hit out of pocket maximums.

I know it will cost WAY more than $250 per month, I'm trying to figure out how much more. Anyone here in Iowa who buys their own health insurance on the exchange (Affordable Care Act, etc)? If so, are you willing to share how much you pay per month, what your deductible is, co-pay/co-insurance, and out-of-pocket max?

I've looked in a lot of places online and it's very hard to find this info.

Thank you!

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