A tour of the Avalanche with the mid-gate down. Vehicle shown is a 2008 3LT Z-71 getting ready to flip 200k miles with the original engine and trans. This video is for entertainment purposes only.
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@nene90047R14 жыл бұрын
I have a 2010 avalanche for 3.5 years and I never knew it could be transform 😆
@HilltownCT4 жыл бұрын
You win best comment!
@nene90047R14 жыл бұрын
Hilltown lol thank you 👍🏽👍🏽 btw I love those trucks “avalanche”
@jackiepowell21214 жыл бұрын
What do you mean transformed?
@jackiepowell21214 жыл бұрын
I have one also wat do you mean
@tonyinfinity4 жыл бұрын
Bullshit! That's the only reason to buy one of these.
@sparks24292 жыл бұрын
I'll never understand the avalanche haters saying it's not a real truck. The midgate transformation makes it more capable of hauling than any crew cab short bed luxury truck most of them drive. I love my 2011 LTZ.
@HilltownCT2 жыл бұрын
I agree. About the only thing I would ding it on is the coil spring rear suspension being too soft for any real weight carrying capability. It certainly made it ride better though!
@SuperIzombie Жыл бұрын
I have the same one
@redsoxfan264014 ай бұрын
2010 LTZ here!!
@antonsimmons44955 жыл бұрын
Avalanches are the best! I have two and wouldn't trade them for the world... HEY CHEVY! Bring the Avvy Back 👍
@raulflores93185 жыл бұрын
what year is the best and what engine ..
@dillonh3214 жыл бұрын
@@raulflores9318 2012 Last year made so it is the newest and most reliable one you can get. It has a 5.3 v8.
@thatonehomie84504 жыл бұрын
Dillon Hawkins 2013 was the last year actually but from 07 and on they stuck to the same design very reliable trucks
@jacob.calloway68334 жыл бұрын
All Avalanches came with the 5.3L. Except the old school OBS Chevy’s with that name. They came with the 5.7L.
@williamallen53694 жыл бұрын
Heard rumors of them coming back either next year or 2022
@EileenTheCr0w Жыл бұрын
Even the way the seats in the back fold down is very useful, gives you a nice flat area to stack boxes or whatever VS most trucks that still have awkward shapes blocking the space
@HilltownCT Жыл бұрын
True. That frequently came in handy for us.
@jmac18385 жыл бұрын
I have 08 z71 absolutely love it. I'm never getting rid of it!!! I really wish Chevy would bring it back! I would get a new one and still keep the 08!
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
Me too Johnny!
@TomTomTom873 жыл бұрын
have you had any problems with oil leaking?
@pattishinn51985 жыл бұрын
Have a 2003 and just bought a 2010. Best vehicle ever!
@epoxy17102 жыл бұрын
Love my 2003 8,1L Avalanche, got it new.The midgate is just amazing, strange GM never offered this again.
@HilltownCT2 жыл бұрын
3/4 ton? You've got a keeper!
@TechDove2 жыл бұрын
They do now. The Silverado EV has this midgate
@caseylayton48982 жыл бұрын
They just brought it back with the electric Silverman.
@diegotherobloxfanatic6962 Жыл бұрын
@@caseylayton4898Silverado*
@mslack11095 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love my 05 avalanche. Bought it new 230k miles only major repair was rebuilding the trans 10k ago. Ive fit so much stuff in this truck. If they bring it back id buy it again.
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
I’m wondering how much longer my trans will go with nearly 200k on it. I try to go easy on it, but you know how that goes sometimes.
@aznguyen316 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Never knew the avalanche was like this. You have a great way of speaking to explain in a video. Nice job!
@HilltownCT Жыл бұрын
Thanks… I appreciate the kind words.
@bigger6803 жыл бұрын
Just came across your video, good job. I do rough frame carpentry and owned a few work trucks in my time. I have an 02 AV and this truck holds it's own, lumber, generator, compressor and tools. My AV is totally loaded and built for comfort. At the end of the day it's just a nice relaxing ride home. Thanks for the video.
@poncoolride5 жыл бұрын
I just traded in my jeep for a black diamond Avalanche and I just love the thing. Miss my jeep sometimes but not the high maintenance costs, thing broke down a LOT. These are highly rated.
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it. They're a blast!
@firstandlast86744 жыл бұрын
Your video was the icing on the cake in helping me decide on my purchase of an '07 4x4 Avalanche. Low miles (82000) and extremely well cared for. I love it! If GM made 2020's Avalanche, I would definitely consider that too. Thanks for the vid👍😀
@HilltownCT4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man...looks like you found yourself a cream puff.
@Chopstx982 жыл бұрын
Chevy Silverado EV
@firstandlast86742 жыл бұрын
@@Chopstx98 looking forward to seeing the "New Avalanche" on the road. Of course if they were priced within the realm of the common man, I would get one in a hot minute. I hear they are starting in the upper 90s to over 100 grand. I'll have to pass.
@TheBuelliganRides7 ай бұрын
I've had an 03 non cladded for years. I love it. If it dies I'll put the body on a regular suburban frame.
@Thebular.2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man, I literally just watched this in the parking lot of ikea and you saved me a huge headache trying to load stuff that was half an inch too long without dropping the midgate.
@HilltownCT2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, too funny. Glad it helped.
@jimfrits3345 жыл бұрын
I have a 2007 Avalanche that I purchased new. I've had several pickups in the past but consider this truck the best that I've ever had. I know that I would miss it and regret selling it so it will stay with me for many more years hopefully. I currently have 222,300 miles on it. The only things that have gone wrong (engine) are the throttle position sensor and a broken piston skirt on number 3 cylinder last fall which prompted a complete engine overhaul. The motor was running fine up to that point. I did a fuel management delete and changed the cam at that time. The cam is is a truck cam from Cam Motion and is a drop in. I love this truck. I have one small door ding, otherwise the body panels are perfect with zero rust. I'm one of those diligent oil changers and I'm running Schaeffers synthetic in it since the engine overhaul. Before that I was running Mobil One synthetic.
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I wish I could say the same about the rust. My drivers’s door and tailgate lip are pretty crunchy from years of road salt. Still runs like a top though and plan to keep her around for a while.
@hannibalhendrix35235 жыл бұрын
Nice video brother. I'm currently looking for my first truck and have been curious about this 1 ever since I was a boy
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your search. There are still some cream puffs out there.
@mikehrynyk4343 жыл бұрын
Bought new 2002 Avalanche, then bought new a 2006 and still have it today 2/22/2021. 106.000 miles on it. Love it.
@adrenalinehigh2070 Жыл бұрын
I had never seen how it's done. I knew they could, and now that I found a really nice Yukon XL and a really nice Avalanche to buy from the same owner, you've helped make my decision. Way too much effort to get the Avalanche prepared for a long load. Thank you for the video. Very informative. I'll be getting the Yukon without a doubt.
@onemoremisfit Жыл бұрын
I can and have carried 16 foot lumber in my 2002 Avalanche. I got me some square tubing and welded up an extension that mounts in the trailer hitch. It extends 5 feet back and makes a T cradle 4 feet wide at even height with the tailgate. I can add another extension to make it extend 7 feet back. That gives about 14' of support with the midgate closed so I can haul 16' lumber with or without opening the midgate. Lash down the lumber with bungees or a ratchet strap at the cradle end, attach a red flag and there you go. The 5' section is made to be just the right dimension in an L shape with the cradle attachable at either end with hitch pins, so I can flip it vertical and that puts the cradle at even height with the roof line, while also extending rearward just enough to clear the tailgate when open. Then I can throw an old couch cushion on the roof to protect the paint and carry an extension ladder on top lashed to the luggage rack and the cradle. So I can have the cargo bed fully loaded with the tailgate open and carry a long ladder on top without a traditonal ladder rack. Maybe I'll make a video of this when I get time, it's not complicated and this idea can work with any truck, not just an Avalanche. Except if you don't have a luggage rack on top, then it becomes more difficult to lash down a ladder on the roof.
@HilltownCT Жыл бұрын
That’d be a good video!
@stevenmanning48083 жыл бұрын
I am enjoying my 3rd Avalanche, my 2011 Z71, 4WD. I am looking forward to installing some upgrades! Great vehicle!
@richc95035 жыл бұрын
I had an 02 that I really liked. After I got rid of it I always missed it, I stumbled across an 06 for a good price last year so I bought it, I'm keeping this one. I love being able to haul 8 ft. plus length stuff with the tailgate up and still having a full back seat that's available the rest of the time.
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
Welcome back to the Avy family!
@timlasson40935 жыл бұрын
I love my '05. On one random Saturday, I brought home a bunch of 4 x 8 drywall in the rain, packed myself and 5 "generously proportioned" relatives in for a trip, and parked inside my regular, city- sized garage. No other truck can do that.
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
‘Nuff said!
@morrisonreed13 жыл бұрын
I've been wondering for years , why not make a truck that does this , then i heard about the avalanche ,Sadly no one else has offered this , what a fantastic way to use the whole truck when adding a camper , thanks for the post
@onemoremisfit Жыл бұрын
GM is making the EV Hummer like the Avalanche now. It has an electric roll top over the cargo bed (really cool, no water leaks) instead of covers, and the body is like an Avalanche with the 4-door cab and 5' box all mated together with a midgate. It would be a great truck in a gas powered 4X4, but no way am I getting into an EV. If you are willing to accept the negative trade-offs of an EV and have just under $180K to spend (that was the OTD price of the one I looked at) it is a great truck with an Avalanche style body and midgate.
@nextellcup8 Жыл бұрын
im just here to mention the Waylon decal . awesome video btw
@HilltownCT Жыл бұрын
Good eye!
@DeezNuts-sx9jd5 жыл бұрын
This needs to be added to GMs full size trucks
@codyschuff96655 жыл бұрын
Ive got a 2004 avalanche 2500/ 3/4 ton and I do believe it is the best all around vehicle out there.
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
You’ve got a keeper!
@rdude85795 жыл бұрын
Lucky those r hard to find I settled for a 2011 ltz 4x4
@johncook32565 жыл бұрын
I Just bought a 2002 Chevy avalanche I absolutely LOVE IT!!! I never knew WOW Thanks for the video
@14paste145 жыл бұрын
I'm about to be trade my Lincoln Cartier for one
@Lucaspro44 жыл бұрын
do the 2000-2005 models transform this way as well ?
@RobInfinite3 жыл бұрын
@@Lucaspro4 yes
@nbt36636 жыл бұрын
I really have never liked that truck/SUV till just now. Great video.
@jerrybarber39444 жыл бұрын
Ive had mine for almost a yeah love it and yes bring them back chevy!!!!
@originalquizmoe7 ай бұрын
Wow. I was thinking of getting a used avalanche. Now I really want an avalanche truck! Thank you for the video.
@GypsyMedicSTT6 ай бұрын
I JUST bought a used one two days ago and I'm already super excited about it because she's gorgeous! It's a 4x4 and the third set of owners took great care of it and only charged me 7K. It has 115K miles on it, but from the sales I've seen, they'll go 300 if you take care of them.
@nodnarbgg26085 жыл бұрын
recently bought a 06 avalanche. in love with it
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
Good for you! The ‘06’s were nice. Last year before AFM and possibly the most reliable of the entire production run.
@abram73753 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2013 Avalanche (my first truck) and loving it! Thanks for the helpful vid 🙂👍🏻
@HilltownCT3 жыл бұрын
Good for you, brother.
@johnmcgraw29962 жыл бұрын
Just bought an 06. Thank you for the video. Best one I have seen.
@HilltownCT2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man.
@t7vrxn5 жыл бұрын
Ah I remember my grandma had one me and my cousins would hop on top and have a blast. Good times
@curtis65542 жыл бұрын
I have an 04 with the 8.1 and it is a horse . what i like about the bed is no fender wells you can stack even all the way across . nice vid .
@TheBuelliganRides7 ай бұрын
You can drop the mid gate without taking the back window out. That's the cool thing about it.
@paulweller23296 ай бұрын
Came here to ask and confirm that. Thanks!
@mikedyess13404 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 09 avalanche lt I love it i can fit my family of 6 in it comfortably and drive nice we really enjoy it
@HilltownCT4 жыл бұрын
Mike Dyess It’s the Family Truckster! Hopefully, you’re old enough to remember that and I’m not dating myself. 😎
@aronbechiom5654 жыл бұрын
Picking up my first Av next week..an 03, belongs to my friend's wife. 2WD though.. but that's ok..I have my 02 Tahoe 4WD. Thanks for the video explaing the feature of the Av.
@Dunk8642 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 03 with 131k and I have fell in love already
@jimmysgarage90683 жыл бұрын
On my second Avalanche - 2010 LTZ. I’ll drive this thing forever. Couldn’t ask for a better truck! Nice video man.
@HilltownCT3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TristenHernandez3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love it because I have the Tonnele cover I slide ladders right on in through the window and long pieces of lumber and drywall plywood you name it even stuck a kayak in there I use the same boxes all the time beautiful. I just want them to come out with an electric one
@HilltownCT3 жыл бұрын
Yes, very versatile!
@davidpastor99765 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I currently have a 2003 i bought with 114k mile on it(166k) as of today. After getting it squared away mechanically, it's been a great truck. Love the versatility it offers. It's hauled with ease everything i have put into it. I have dogs, so the cages fit nicely in the back with the seats folded flat. The covers are a pain sometimes to handle and that bed mat is a bit cumbersome.
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
Ditto your bed mat sentiments. It comes in handy, but it can also be a p.i.t.a to move things around.
@davidpastor99765 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a major pain to try and slide anything forward on it. But, it does help keep things in place. Was thinking of getting a spray in bed liner. That way, i could pull the mat when not needed, but still protect the bed.
@bctruck6 жыл бұрын
You had me at the bed rail storage!
@internetstress5 жыл бұрын
Ikr i never knew they have that
@CessnaDaredevil3 жыл бұрын
Still drive my 2002 everyday…180K miles. Love it….would buy it again in a hot second. Never had any real issues with it.
@parysumlar42435 жыл бұрын
I've got an 02 that I bought new. I never plan to sell it. They also put step up notches on the corners of the rear bumpers that should be on every large pickup. I don't know why they stopped putting them on the Avalanche shortly after 02. Just like using the side fenders for storage it was a simple but brilliant idea.
@jameslarson74524 жыл бұрын
We nicknamed ours, "El Compromiso". But then I got upgraded Monotube Shocks, sway bars, and Panhard Rod (thanks Spohn Engineering!). Replace the tires with the Load Range E, LT tires and you have a more truck-ish ride and great for towing. Con: Can't outfit for gooseneck trailers... doesn't affect many people.
@craigt59905 жыл бұрын
I have a ‘11 Avalanche LTZ. What a nice rig. Bought it new, special order. Can’t say enough good about it. Ive pulled a 4 horse trailer with 4 horses, 20’ car hauler with a tractor on it, same trailer loaded with household goods, never skipped a beat. Love the versatility of the bed area. How many SUV’s can haul a full sheet of plywood with the tailgate closed? Also have hauled a full pallet (1 ton) of wood pellets without issue. Awesome vehicle .
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
I used to routinely carry fulll skids of wood pellets, but as she gets older (and unfortunately rustier) I’ve been taking it easier on her. Curious, how many miles on it?
@craigt59905 жыл бұрын
Hilltown 100500
@craigt59905 жыл бұрын
I use it when I have to, but its always been garaged and maintained. Probably hasn’t spent a total of 60 days outside overnight. It’s what the dealers call a cream puff
@Maroandy3237 ай бұрын
Lol "Drink your beer fast", was a great ending to the video!
@scottbutler72935 жыл бұрын
Love mine it's 2002
@CaresforAllАй бұрын
Best truck ever, I've had 2. Too bad they stopped making them in 2013.
@TheJoeSwanon5 жыл бұрын
I loved this truck wish I never traded it in
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
Car Gurus Jonathan. There’s a ton of ‘em on there. Thanks for watching.
@mminniear9843 жыл бұрын
I had no idea they had the tool boxes on the side. I’m looking at getting one tomorrow.
@KStatus73 жыл бұрын
Did you actually get it yet?
@mminniear9843 жыл бұрын
@@KStatus7 nope. Unfortunately it had a bad Trans. I’m looking at other options
@KStatus73 жыл бұрын
@@mminniear984 I found a black diamond edition with 74k miles in mint condition, I rarely drive it because I'm an over the road trucker, she drives sooooooo smooth, black on black and chrome with heated and cooled seats and moonroof dvd and navigation, she's a beauty, I hope you find what you're looking for, they're really good trucks...
@mminniear9843 жыл бұрын
@@KStatus7 yeah, thanks. It was disappointing. I’m seeing a lot of them around but they hold value well so a lot of them are too pricey for me. That and a Tahoe are what I’m focusing on right now
@KStatus73 жыл бұрын
@@mminniear984 Tahoes are pretty pricey too, I paid 26k for my Avey so I feel where you're coming from
@miguelalfoya20313 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this
@HilltownCT3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@JohnPerez-yu4rd2 жыл бұрын
"Good (video/information) on the midgate transformation/ panels & storage bins". Thanks. Great idea for the drinks/beer in the storage bins.. < [Maybe put 1 good size piece of plastic sheeting in the storage bins inner walls to (hold/keep/slow) the ice from draining...ha]
@guitargodmc2 жыл бұрын
Looks like chevy is bringing back the midgate in the 2024 electric silverado. I never really was a fan of the look of this truck but if i'd know about it's feature I would've definitely considered it. Especially with those tool boxes on the side. I thought Ram was the first to come out with those around 2015 or so but I guess they just stole the idea from chevy and marketed the hell out of it lol. Too bad chevy didn't advertise this truck's features a bit more. They might not have had to discontinue it had they done so. Thanks for posting this! Nice to see someone using a truck for what it's meant for. Most people with these where I'm from seem to just use it as an SUV. I just assumed it didn't have much worthiness as a work truck because of this.
@Simple_Youtube Жыл бұрын
Great video.
@imatellya2609 Жыл бұрын
I picked up a 2002 2500 with only 80k miles for $2000. It's been a great truck,other than the body rust and breaking the rear part of the frame which caused the bumper to fall off ( due to constant towing I guess?) Just wish I could get more than 8 mpg lol
@HilltownCT Жыл бұрын
Great score!
@TechDove2 жыл бұрын
These are such cool trucks
@mikemackenzietelecom14435 жыл бұрын
Love my avalanche great for hunting and working out of it.
@tristatetrifecta5 жыл бұрын
i put a towel on the bottom of the side wells and ice on top of it. Keeps the ice alil longer ... pro tip i have a 2007
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@rdude85795 жыл бұрын
I love my avalanche I put abs pipe and copper pipe in side for side Job you would never know I had 10 footers unless ur in the truck long live the avalanche 😁
@daleboyd7107 Жыл бұрын
I was guilty in the past of thinking these vehicles were silly. But I'm seriously rethinking that. Not even a long bed silverado can transport 10' lumber without it sticking over the tailgate (unless you have the opening back window, but even then ya gotta be careful not to break the window when loading, ask me how I know...), but this can. It has more utility in many situations than either a "real" truck or a Tahoe, and depending on configuration it can seat almost as many people as a minivan. I'm thinking about getting one, since I can't seem to make up my mind what type of big vehicle I need, I may just get the better part of all 3 options (van, truck, suv, even was looking at a big roadmaster wagon)
@CharizardMaster695 жыл бұрын
I have a 2004 Chevy Avalanche Z71, took a china cabinet and matching buffet bar, didn’t have to put down the center divider or put the tail gate down. Just had to take the slats off. If I’m not mistaken the truck has a big bag for the slats but I could never fit it in.
@jameslarson74524 жыл бұрын
It's my only complaint, the slats don't have a good way to be stacked and stored on the roof rack or anywhere...
@dennislitson86513 жыл бұрын
When you said packed with beer, I was sold!!
@HilltownCT3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, good stuff!
@gradywoodrum96413 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking lately for my first truck and I was worried about bed space in the avalanche. Turns out I don’t need to worry.
@johnknight19815 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video. You did say that if the truck is parked, you can watch dvds in the front monitor as well correct?
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
Yep, that’s right John. The screen is kind of small, but it does the job. You’re better off getting your other half to drive and you can watch a flick in the back seat. 😀
@Justadudeman223 жыл бұрын
This makes this the greatest overland vehicle of all time.
@jamessurveyor48594 жыл бұрын
You can carry ladders on top. The luggage rack is tuff. I've carried a 24ft and 32 foot extension ladder on mine. Currently on my 3rd Avalanche. I may have the only one ever built with a soft cover over the bed. I've never seen another.
@HilltownCT4 жыл бұрын
James Surveyor I didn’t even know that they made them with factory soft covers. I’ve contemplated the roof racks, but clearing snow where we live is kind of a hassle with one. Enjoy your ride bro.
@jaket2k9275 жыл бұрын
It was a nice stop gap design for when the Blazer left us.
@johnsimms8184 жыл бұрын
I have owned my 2010 since 2012 and love it I can leave the glass in drop the partition and slid my 14ft canoe in the tie it in with one strap and put all my gear inside the canoe and head got the river . No need to ever look for another truck .
@wickedleeloopy21154 жыл бұрын
Not a bad design . Quite practical.
@bunzthompson2363 жыл бұрын
Wow nice, my beers are usually finished before the ice has melted... hahaha
@MaxSergeyenko20 күн бұрын
How is the realibility of the midgate so many years since it was brand new? 1) Is it noisy? 2) does it get clogged up with debris and dirt? 3) does it leak? Thinking about new Chevy EV RST with midgate too but a bit nervous about it's durability and realibility. Thank you so much for the info!
@HilltownCT20 күн бұрын
@@MaxSergeyenko No issues with mine. It wasn’t noisy or leaky. I cleaned it a couple of times in the 10 years I owned it. It wasn’t because it was clogged, but because I noticed a little debris from use.
@markustolenitno5 жыл бұрын
Best trucks ever!
@mick5740 Жыл бұрын
great vid
@royfrye3333 жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 Avalanche North Face Edition that I bought new. 18 years later it still runs perfectly. No problems with the engine, transmission, or transfer case. The A/C still blows ice cold and has never been serviced. Sadly, this may be the last year of driving it. The frame is badly rusted from the winter road salt and is paper thin with holes in many areas.
@HilltownCT3 жыл бұрын
Funny you should mention that because mine is currently at the frame shop getting fixed for the same problem.
@royfrye3333 жыл бұрын
I think mine is beyond repair. Couldn’t put it on the lift because the lift pads were starting to crush the frame.
@HilltownCT3 жыл бұрын
@@royfrye333 I discovered mine was getting soft when I attempted to jack up the driver’s side rear. I’m having the entire underside descaled and a total of six spots capped on the frame. Once done, I’ll have it sprayed. I almost got rid of the truck but for the price I was quoted ($2800) I think I can justify it. It’s cheaper than buying a new rig. I toyed around with a full frame replacement, but decided against it.
@royfrye3333 жыл бұрын
I thought about a frame replacement but the rocker panels are also rotted badly and the fenders are starting to bubble out. So, it’s basically a rotted out rust bucket that still runs perfectly.
@HilltownCT3 жыл бұрын
@@royfrye333 I’m sorry to hear that. The body on mine is starting to bubble here and there, but I only use it as a dump run/Home Depot vehicle now, so I’m hoping it will last me several years with such limited use. Good luck.
@investinrealestate88905 жыл бұрын
Great video 😎
@sawyer15913 жыл бұрын
thats awesome
@joebrown19811 Жыл бұрын
I came here because of Doug!!
@kingofrannoch2 жыл бұрын
How would a rear dash cam work for this? You couldnt put one on the rear window if you utilize the bed expansion
@petegrantham39854 жыл бұрын
Are you able to extend the bed without taking out the window? So I could put skis or supplies in it and still have it be weatherproof
@HilltownCT4 жыл бұрын
Yes. In fact, that's exactly why I bought my Avalanche in the first place.
@bt74823 жыл бұрын
How, it looks like the glass is resting in the midgate
@KRev-nb7gc2 жыл бұрын
Good info 💥
@harrisonadams65632 жыл бұрын
nice to watch somebody that actually knows their terms instead of just calling everything a thingy or a doo-hickey lol
@HilltownCT2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been known to do that too :-)
@nauidiver2273 жыл бұрын
Why have I not heard of this... I'm buying one
@nauidiver2273 жыл бұрын
Is this on all avalanches?
@HilltownCT3 жыл бұрын
@@nauidiver227 Yep, all of 'em!
@xanderunderwoods33634 ай бұрын
I wish there was a way to keep the glass up and still pull the midgate down
@meman92823 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@tristandavis93354 жыл бұрын
Just Brought A 02 Z71 Best Decision I Ever Made
@sapper30825 жыл бұрын
I have this truck! Woowoot. I love it. 181k
@Optimization_Coach3 ай бұрын
Man I miss my Caddy EXT ... why don't they make anything with a midgate like this anymore?
@HilltownCT3 ай бұрын
The EXTs are getting scarce!
@GunsNBudder3 жыл бұрын
Are there tie-down points in the front of the bed?
@Durango280zx13 күн бұрын
What is the payload on your trucks sticker in the drivers door jam?
@HilltownCT13 күн бұрын
@@Durango280zx I don’t remember what it was. It wasn’t as high I would’ve liked it though.
@04dram045 жыл бұрын
I had no idea these could do this. Why dont they have this on the Silverado?
@lucif3r8395 жыл бұрын
Because the silverados bed and cab are separate. So its not able to have this feature.
@wrifraff3 жыл бұрын
Can you fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood in there? Looks a little narrower than a normal pickup bed.
@HilltownCT3 жыл бұрын
Yep, it fits.
@jordanparker8825 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I was looking for some info on how to transform it and what the specs where when it was folded down. How do you like it?
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
I love it brother. I just wish it didn’t have so damn many miles (almost 200k). It’s been real good to me especially considering how I’ve worked it.
@cwal5055 жыл бұрын
@@HilltownCT have you had any issues with the afm
@HilltownCT5 жыл бұрын
christopher walley Yep and I ended up having a piston ring kit installed at 79k under warranty. At 180k, I noticed the oil consumption ramp up a little bit. I installed the range AFM disabler and it’s much better. I actually did a video on that range device a while back.
@cwal5055 жыл бұрын
@@HilltownCT thanks for getting back to me I'll look for your video on that afm disabler
@Tactical.chocolate2 жыл бұрын
I need one
@Paulie12324 жыл бұрын
Very good review, thanks
@HilltownCT4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul.
@Paulie12324 жыл бұрын
@@HilltownCT can you tell how you like the pickup, I'm looking at an 03 tomorrow 93,000 it's a super crew for 8,000.00. Has all the bells and whistles....I value your opinion
@HilltownCT4 жыл бұрын
@@Paulie1232 All things considered, it has been a great truck. It just flipped 202k on the original engine and trans. The rust is beginning to take a toll, but I'm going to drive it until making repairs doesn't make sense. Stay on top of your normal service, including the differentials, t-case and transmission and it should take care of you. No regrets here. Good luck!
@Paulie12324 жыл бұрын
@@HilltownCT thank you Sir....
@Paulie12324 жыл бұрын
I checked out the truck and it's nice, but I found rust on the front frame, front seat was torn and all the plastic was faded really bad...your thoughts....
@d_manoil16473 жыл бұрын
So the glass cant stay in with seats down and the bed covers on.? If i want to haul something 8ft without being opened up to wind and rain.
@HilltownCT3 жыл бұрын
It can remain in place.
@bffgames87164 жыл бұрын
I have chevy avalanche 2004 i using to hard work in bulding company nice car
@courtneycheeseborough423 жыл бұрын
I been had that truck
@TheSkintheory4 жыл бұрын
You take a heat gun to the cadding yet? Did to mine freshly black again. That rub on stuff is crap compared to heat gun
@Jeff-jr3sg5 жыл бұрын
think for the lumber i would leave the window and cover panels
@jameslarson74524 жыл бұрын
Any nice day it was just me in the truck, I'd have all that stuff put down.Then vacuum out all the dust that blew around!