SnugTop For 2006 Chevy Avalanche 1500
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- čas přidán 26. 04. 2021
- This is the new SnugTop I got for the Avalanche. I got it for car camping and off road dry camping. Makes it nice and roomy inside for a 6 inch thick sleeping pad. Excuse some of the stuff inside, have not unpacked totally from the last camp trip.
This is literally the best vehicle ever made. I had no idea the avalanche can drop the midgate down .
Yes, midgate, window and cross bar for a cavernous interior. It is ONE of the main reasons to get an Avalanche. Not to mention the rear locker for 4WD off-road camping and the truck-like bed to haul tall stuff. Wish they still made them.
I know I went through the site and sadly they no longer make them. There’s countless of ppl who pay good money for the top…
Absolutely I’m gonna upload ANOTHER video in just a little while that really shows how awesome it is for Camping and Overlanding!.
Needs DeLorean wings doors on the sides so you can get into the storage pockets.
i always wondered how this clamped or attached to an Avalanche bed rail since it sits on top of the side compartments and not the bed cover rails.
Ya, it's the 5 or so bolts on the roof plastic armor and the two bolts over the rear tail lights that hold it. Huge seals all around keep water out. I've been down dirt roads for 60 miles and had it for some time now with no leaks. Fine dust does get in around the back gate area going down dirt roads.
FYI, snugtop discontinued making these a few years ago, so unfortunately these are no longer being made. You may have a gold mine if you haven’t sold it yet. Be better than bitcoin haha
I took delivery of this one January 2021. So it would have to be after that. Regardless, I suppose it gets sold with the truck......whenever that would be.
That makes me very sad.
question, what did you do about the side windows, area around roll bar type plastic? does snug provide a window or did you do that separate?
That little triangular opening on each side in the roof/bed plastic moulding is filled in with a triangular insert that the SnugTop dealer installs as well. It's part of the package.
Now it's a Suburban again.
LOL! It sure seems like that's the trend, hope I don't have to take it off!
I've been looking everywhere for one of these.
I couldn't find one used so I just found a SnugTop dealer to put in an order.
@@phototrecker how much did you end up paying for it? I’ve been looking for years for my Cadillac ext which is basically a Avalanche
You recently bought this? Because I went to their website and it doesn’t show if it’s available
Yes, got it a few months ago. Just have to find a dealer for SnugTop in your area and they order it. Takes six weeks or so to get.
Hi, is there any way that you can show the bar mechanism . I got one that need the replacement bars, but the new ones that I just got are different. Do you have the red button to open the latch from the inside?
thanks
You mean these bars? I put a couple pictures on CZcams. czcams.com/video/eLhS90fLqg0/video.html
I have a lever inside not a button. I also clamp the bars from the inside so they can't be pried open for additional security.
How well did this work in inclement weather? Any issues with leaks during heavy rain? Did you ever do that other video you discussed in the comments showing it used for camping/overlanding? Curious to see a bit more. Wish there was still some way to get into the side compartments with pull down drawers from the interior of the bed for just this reason.
I've had the top for some time now. It has treated me well in terms of keeping out the elements. Just a bit ago I noticed some drips from the top during heavy rain and driving. It was coming in around the seal for the luggage rack bars, rear passenger side. Some clear silicone sealed it up again.
I purchased the snugtop shell for my 2009 avalanche 8 months ago. A lot of dust enters the enclosed area. Does yours have that issue?
Actually yes, sort of. After my 30 miles there and 30 miles back (60 miles total on a dirt road) to the Racetrack in Death Valley I noticed a very fine layer of dust coating the inside of the enclosed area in places. I attributed this to the seals not fitting all that snug against the tailgate corners. So the turbulent wake at the back of the Avalanche (it has quite a blunt back end) kicks up a lot of fine dust. I just wiped it down after unpacking. I also roll with the windows down sometimes and that lets in monster dust!
@@phototrecker thanks. Looking at mine closely I see rear lift glass has many unsealed areas. It doesn't seal against tailgate and has large gaping holes where the topper meets the truck. Looks like the design isn't good. I can plug some and will try to realign the rear glass to help. Very frustrating having to fix their deficiencies.
@@joevue2031 are you interested in selling your snugtop?
@@griffinf5781 not ready to sell my snugtop. I like my chevy avalanche too much to give up the practicality, especially with the camper shell on.
@@joevue2031 damn well let me know if you do I've been looking forever man
Do you have to keep the bed cover on? I see there is still a piece there?
No don't have to, but I like to keep one in by the window for a shelf. I put my swim stuff on it to dry with the side windows open. Sleeping inside the cover helps to have an extra shelf by my feet to store stuff too.
@@phototrecker Awesome! Just checking.. I am now buying an Avalanche :D Thanks.
@@phototrecker can you leave all three covers in place
You lose the side storage with the snug top on the avalanche but have seen people cut and install boat hatches to still access the side storage compartments.
I suppose you could do that. So far I have just learned to live without them. But I do like that side storage on the Avalanche.
I need one of these but cannot find anyone who sells this.
Just have to find a dealer for SnugTop in your area and they order it from SnugTop. Give them your Avalanche paint code and they match it. Does not seem as if anyone has them laying around. Takes six-ten weeks or so to get.
You made it or bought it?
I didn't make it. You go to a SnugTop dealer, put in an order and they make it for you. 6-10 weeks or so.
they still make these?
Best if you look for your closest SnugTop dealer and call them to see if you can order one. Got mine a bit ago, don't know why they would scrap the tools to make them.....good luck.
How much was it? AND where did you order it from?
SO CAL TRUCKS 10460 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071 phone: 619-749-0742. It was $3K-ish
Holy shit 3k???
do you want to sell this?
I think I will hold on to the truck and top for now. It's been an awesome off road and camping vehicle.
Very nice top! I’d like to get one. Could you be more specific about the SO CAL TRUCKS? Address or phone number would be great. Thanks.
10460 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071 phone: 619-749-0742
I need one for my 2012 LS Avalanche
I love the one I got. Makes that space much more usable. Go to a dealer and talk to them about it. I have yet had to haul something that requires I take the top off, and I've hauled a lot of stuff. Big furniture would be an issue I suppose.