Something new and different
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2003 Yukon XL SLT w/Autoride
8.1 liter (496ci) v8
tranny cooler, tow package, Bose stereo, front/rear heat and AC, a million way adjustable heated seats.
around 140k miles
Bought it in Raleigh, NC, 10 minutes from Johnny C. He grabbed it a week before a came down, took it for a long test drive then back to his house for a generous spray of FluidFilm (THANK YOU JOHNNY!!!!!)
I flew down with my 2 daughters last Thursday. We then drove it down to SC to visit my uncle and my mom (who is there for the winter). Then we drove it back to MD and stopped to see some of my cousins then back to Long Island.
Other than new wiper blades it performed flawlessly. 12.7mpg on the trip back at mostly 70mph. Great pick up... from 70-80 to pass a tractor trailer is effortless.
I plan on kitting it out to use as a camper/sleep space when needed. NOT making it a project, just some small upgrades for comfort.
In a month or so I'll be turning up the search for a 10k lb rated open car trailer... enough to tow the 60....
8.1 liter (496ci) v8
tranny cooler, tow package, Bose stereo, front/rear heat and AC, a million way adjustable heated seats.
around 140k miles
Bought it in Raleigh, NC, 10 minutes from Johnny C. He grabbed it a week before a came down, took it for a long test drive then back to his house for a generous spray of FluidFilm (THANK YOU JOHNNY!!!!!)
I flew down with my 2 daughters last Thursday. We then drove it down to SC to visit my uncle and my mom (who is there for the winter). Then we drove it back to MD and stopped to see some of my cousins then back to Long Island.
Other than new wiper blades it performed flawlessly. 12.7mpg on the trip back at mostly 70mph. Great pick up... from 70-80 to pass a tractor trailer is effortless.
I plan on kitting it out to use as a camper/sleep space when needed. NOT making it a project, just some small upgrades for comfort.
In a month or so I'll be turning up the search for a 10k lb rated open car trailer... enough to tow the 60....
Nice find Mark.
Good to have friends huh? (even if they are beer drinkers with a Toyota problem)
Good to have friends huh? (even if they are beer drinkers with a Toyota problem)
A weight distribution hitch and anti sway bars will be your friend.
YES, and you know the kind of tow miles I have done. Would not even consider it without the set up I use.
This package is basically just like mine. The part about "Not going in reverse with sway bar attached" is news to me. ???
http://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution/Pro Series/PS49903.html
http://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution/Pro Series/PS49903.html
Depending on which side it is installed on... mine on right, a tight left no issues noted. A tight right turn will get maxed out.
Bottom line is it has worked very well for me and I have never had to get out and pull two pins to remove it in order to complete a maneuver.
Extended van, 20 ft trailer and a crip behind the wheel.
Bottom line is it has worked very well for me and I have never had to get out and pull two pins to remove it in order to complete a maneuver.
Extended van, 20 ft trailer and a crip behind the wheel.
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So I'm thinking I should trade in this Yukon for an older Suburban... I really like the old school style and I could use another small project... What do ya think?
