I've had two Avalanches, my first one was a brand new 2008 LT 4x4. I sold it 3 years later. I regretted that so much . In 2014, I bought my second one, a 2008 LTZ 4x4 and have it ever since. I will never get rid of it. They are so utilitarian, easy and cheap to repair. Here in Cali everybody is paying 5.65 for gas on avg. I pay 3.25 for E85. Although there is a 20% fuel burn efficiency deficit. I'm still winning. GM knocked it out the park with this SUT.
I couldn’t agree more! I actually just bought another one 2005 that came with a plow. (We live in New York State and I work myself). I do like using E85. Here the price delta isn’t as much ( here it costs 2.60. But gas is 340) And only one station has it. So when I’m near I get it. And it runs great on it. When we go to cali we rent electric cars.
Recently bought a 2008 LT with about 145k miles and it too is a Flex Fuel model!! Here in So-Cal when gas can be anywhere from 4 bucks to 6 bucks a gallon!! I am only paying around 3 bucks!!!
This is AMAZING! I'm looking to winter camp with the Avi called Blanche, and it's not going to be warm enough in the truck tent. This is a fabulous set up! Thanks!
My husband bought an ‘02 fully equipped 2500 4wd Avalanche with 198,000 for $5,000 last week. He is really happy with it and we just discovered yesterday that it has heated seats! It’s good to know that it can be used for camping in an emergency as we have a motorhome and a converted van so I don’t think he would want to rough it that much (he’s 75 years old). Thank you for sharing your ideas!
Ma’am, you have my dream Chevy avalanche I have two and I use one for plowing and dirty work, and one for my business/camping. If you ever decide to sell the 2500 please reach out. But I’m so happy for you guys! If you have any questions questions, please feel free to reach out and make sure you use that Midgate function.
@@ThunderandLightningEvPickup He is very happy with his truck. He used to restore classic cars as his trade and was in the Body and Fender field for over 30 years BUT he just doesn’t have the stamina to continue doing that because of his age so this one will not require so much attention. I don’t like the sound of it as it sounds like it has flow-master on it but he loves that sound, lol! We saw that there is a tent that can be put on the back but we are just not that agile to climb in and out so the motorhome for us!
@@cocacolafiestaunderstandable. I would love a hard sided a-frame camper trailer but it’s not in the budget at the moment so we continue to just enjoy the AVEY. I call it a transformer as I use to for some many things and it can change and adapt to everything.
Thank you I looked on eBay I didn’t see it but here’s your search term: For Chevy Avalanche 07-13 Vantech P3910B P3000 Series Rack Cross Bar System $399.20
Nice walk-around. Did you say you were camping in Maine? Where did you stay? I'm in Maine and also have a 08 Z71 Avalanche with a Rtt. It would be cool to connect if you come up again.
I would like to suggest an easy up canopy over the picnic table. You can get them cheap (on sale) at the end of the Summer. You have plenty of room to haul it. MacGyver at work - good thinking. It is hard to find a reasonably priced Suburban, so the Avalanche is just the ticket.
@@Mck499 do you mean leak into the cab? Usually not there’s multiple gutter systems so if any water does make it through the panels it’s immediately channeled away from the vehicle. Maybe I should make a video demonstrating that.
@ThunderandLightningEvPickup okay, yeah that's what I meant sorry for bad wording. I was thinking of getting a avalanche to use as a trail/camper rig. Thank you
If only you could run the AC it would be perfect. Unfortunately, you can't. Some of the hybrid vehicles will maintain a temperature for you, running off battery and only turning on when they have to.
I've had two Avalanches, my first one was a brand new 2008 LT 4x4. I sold it 3 years later. I regretted that so much . In 2014, I bought my second one, a 2008 LTZ 4x4 and have it ever since. I will never get rid of it. They are so utilitarian, easy and cheap to repair. Here in Cali everybody is paying 5.65 for gas on avg. I pay 3.25 for E85. Although there is a 20% fuel burn efficiency deficit. I'm still winning. GM knocked it out the park with this SUT.
I couldn’t agree more! I actually just bought another one 2005 that came with a plow. (We live in New York State and I work myself). I do like using E85. Here the price delta isn’t as much ( here it costs 2.60. But gas is 340) And only one station has it. So when I’m near I get it. And it runs great on it.
When we go to cali we rent electric cars.
Recently bought a 2008 LT with about 145k miles and it too is a Flex Fuel model!! Here in So-Cal when gas can be anywhere from 4 bucks to 6 bucks a gallon!! I am only paying around 3 bucks!!!
What e85 ? I own an 07 avalanche and i use regular 😂
@@nilsonc93 what exactly is your question?
What's e85 is that gasoline or diesel ?
This is AMAZING! I'm looking to winter camp with the Avi called Blanche, and it's not going to be warm enough in the truck tent. This is a fabulous set up! Thanks!
My husband bought an ‘02 fully equipped 2500 4wd Avalanche with 198,000 for $5,000 last week. He is really happy with it and we just discovered yesterday that it has heated seats! It’s good to know that it can be used for camping in an emergency as we have a motorhome and a converted van so I don’t think he would want to rough it that much (he’s 75 years old). Thank you for sharing your ideas!
Ma’am, you have my dream Chevy avalanche I have two and I use one for plowing and dirty work, and one for my business/camping.
If you ever decide to sell the 2500 please reach out. But I’m so happy for you guys! If you have any questions questions, please feel free to reach out and make sure you use that Midgate function.
@@ThunderandLightningEvPickup He is very happy with his truck. He used to restore classic cars as his trade and was in the Body and Fender field for over 30 years BUT he just doesn’t have the stamina to continue doing that because of his age so this one will not require so much attention. I don’t like the sound of it as it sounds like it has flow-master on it but he loves that sound, lol! We saw that there is a tent that can be put on the back but we are just not that agile to climb in and out so the motorhome for us!
@@cocacolafiestaunderstandable. I would love a hard sided a-frame camper trailer but it’s not in the budget at the moment so we continue to just enjoy the AVEY.
I call it a transformer as I use to for some many things and it can change and adapt to everything.
Fellow AV owner and you are right! They are a great platform. Good Job!
Sure is!
That’s looks perfect man. I thinking about getting one.
If you or anyone has any questions about it, please let me know. I now have two Chevy avalanches… I just bought another one for three grand.
Nice video! What brand ladder rack is that? Looking for something very similiar to install on my avalanche
Thank you I looked on eBay I didn’t see it but here’s your search term: For Chevy Avalanche 07-13 Vantech P3910B
P3000 Series Rack Cross Bar System
$399.20
www.google.com/url?q=upfitsupply.com/product/vantech-p-series-ladder-rack-for-chevy-avalanche/%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOookI2HGUR0QltsaxtaV2AUxZ6OjbFJWHeV880Y19BE_Uc_ce4NqiA8&opi=95576897&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwiF8pK1t_SDAxXmlIkEHduoAwUQ5jEIkwI&usg=AOvVaw0EOKxPnWu45387jsoiIk76
Nice walk-around. Did you say you were camping in Maine? Where did you stay? I'm in Maine and also have a 08 Z71 Avalanche with a Rtt. It would be cool to connect if you come up again.
I would like to suggest an easy up canopy over the picnic table. You can get them cheap (on sale) at the end of the Summer. You have plenty of room to haul it. MacGyver at work - good thinking. It is hard to find a reasonably priced Suburban, so the Avalanche is just the ticket.
Oof these avalanches prices on Craigslist about to skyrocket 😂
I hope not! But just in case I bought an 05 for 3500.
I needed this video new sub
@@Car__ter989 awesome.
Awesome! On your next video, can you please talk more about the Side toolboxes and ladder rack?
Absolutely
I have a 2004 with the 5.3. It was a pavement princess untill i got it early 2023 its now a work truck/daily and does what i ask of it.
You know they make tents for the bed of the chevy avalanche
Does any water leak in it with the midgate down?
@@Mck499 do you mean leak into the cab? Usually not there’s multiple gutter systems so if any water does make it through the panels it’s immediately channeled away from the vehicle. Maybe I should make a video demonstrating that.
@ThunderandLightningEvPickup okay, yeah that's what I meant sorry for bad wording. I was thinking of getting a avalanche to use as a trail/camper rig. Thank you
Do bugs get in?! I really want one haha
Any isues with the ticking sounds from the lifters and any issues with transmission ?
I need one. Lol
If only you could run the AC it would be perfect. Unfortunately, you can't. Some of the hybrid vehicles will maintain a temperature for you, running off battery and only turning on when they have to.