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SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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I think that the only thing that I don't like about the Raptor is there's no choice of a V8.

 

Ya I didn't read much about it. But, it's no surprise since you can't get a V8 in the other trims. I think the last year they allowed offered a V8 was maybe the '15s. I don't like how Ford is pushing the Ecoboost as hard as they are. Pushing so hard that you don't have a V8 option anymore in the 1/2 tons.

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redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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Absolutely. The bed gets a hard cover, side storage compartments, and hard dividers. IMHO the best news is that it comes with the Magnetic Ride Control that is available on the Sierra Denali. I just wish they had kept the wheels, bronze accents, and "Deepwood Green" exterior color that was on the original concept:

 

Thanks for the rest of the info and the pics!

obfirefighter22 Enthusiast

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I want saddle bags - just like my current Avalanche and just like the RamBox... I want the RamBox on my 2016 Sierra... WAH!

 

I wonder if I can buy the parts separately and if they would fit on a standard bed...

Yeah I love the side compartments, and like the integrated bed cover that is truly flush. It's these things that should be atleast options when ordering a Silverado.

CRApex Enthusiast

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Yeah I love the side compartments, and like the integrated bed cover that is truly flush. It's these things that should be atleast options when ordering a Silverado.

Looks like they are now. I would like to see a rear air shock option to help keep the rear level while towing.

OutBurst Enthusiast

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I put in a couple calls to find out the following: can I get the Max Trailering Package and a 6.5ft bed with the High Desert.

 

If I can, I think I am going to cancel my 2016 Sierra - if I cannot, then, no big deal.

Thomcat Senior Enthusiast

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Closest thing to the Avalanche since the Avalanche..

 

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http://www.tfltruck.com/2016/05/chevy-silverado-high-desert-pack-it-up-lock-it-in-news/

Owned 3 Avalanches.....not even close! It is no more an Avalanche than a Silverado with a cap is a Suburban. To be close it needs a passageway from the passenger cabin to the bed, one piece welded body to bed, and coil spring rear. And the Avy's large sail with a window hole was designed to prevent turbulance in the open bed, not some non functional teeny weeny decoration like the rear window fins on my '69 Chevelle with a hole punched in it.

 

Found the ride a but rougher but much prefer the Silverado. And less expensive and more functional to create your own Frankenstein version by putting on a GM sports bar, tonneau cover, and behind-the-wheel-well storage boxes. Decide for yourself which looks meaner.

 

Besides the Avalanche could fit only 2 with the midgate down to create a 8' bed only 5' of which was usable because of the roofline if you had a tall object, the Silverado 5 or 6 and a fully usable bed. Coil springs gave a smoother ride but limited load capacity. And a functional sports bar on the Silverado can be hooked up for off road lighting which can be flipped for front or rear illumination. And higher stance and wheel clearances for the Silverado are more amenable to off road use.

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Owned 3 Avalanches.....not even close! It is no more an Avalanche than a Silverado with a cap is a Suburban. To be close it needs a passageway from the passenger cabin to the bed, one piece welded body to bed, and coil spring rear. And the Avy's large sail with a window hole was designed to prevent turbulance in the open bed, not some non functional teeny weeny decoration like the rear window fins on my '69 Chevelle with a hole punched in it.

 

Found the ride a but rougher but much prefer the Silverado. And less expensive and more functional to create your own Frankenstein version by putting on a GM sports bar, tonneau cover, and behind-the-wheel-well storage boxes. Decide for yourself which looks meaner.

 

Besides the Avalanche could fit only 2 with the midgate down to create a 8' bed only 5' of which was usable because of the roofline if you had a tall object, the Silverado 5 or 6 and a fully usable bed. Coil springs gave a smoother ride but limited load capacity. And a functional sports bar on the Silverado can be hooked up for off road lighting which can be flipped for front or rear illumination. And higher stance and wheel clearances for the Silverado are more amenable to off road use.

Agreed...Certainly not an actual Avalanche, that's clear. Its hard to argue the look and bed components aren't straight from the Avalanche though, albeit with tweaks. My Sierra Denali with the MRC is the nicest riding truck I've had since my Avalanche..That said, if they offered a modern Avalanche with a 6.2 I'd probably prefer it for my current needs.

Thomcat Senior Enthusiast

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Agreed...Certainly not an actual Avalanche, that's clear. Its hard to argue the look and bed components aren't straight from the Avalanche though, albeit with tweaks. My Sierra Denali with the MRC is the nicest riding truck I've had since my Avalanche..That said, if they offered a modern Avalanche with a 6.2 I'd probably prefer it for my current needs.

I'd prefer it also but a new Avalanche would not be worth the cost differential.......the MSRP of the updated Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon vehicles are easily $10-15K more than the pre '14 generation ......so the same '16 Avy compared to a similarly equipped '16 Silverado combined with the heavy discounts on the Silverado means that it would cost around $15K more. And I was getting tired of constantly unloading and storing those 3 tonneau covers when I need the bed, easier to just roll up and store in place the one on the Silverado....and now I have seating to drag along two extra helpers

Thomcat Senior Enthusiast

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Ugly plastic. They should color match that plastic to the bodies. __\ high desert is a stupid name as well.

Alternative is to match the body to the plastic .....did that with my black Avalanche and tungsten Silverado. Name does sound better than Death Valley or Gobi Desert Edition....too bad Sahara is already taken.

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MrBill08 Enthusiast

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Available to order on the web site. LT crew cab short box or crew cab High Country.

XSKIER Enthusiast

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Not available with 6.2 and max trailer? Should be a great seller... LOL!

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At the Detroit Autorama today, Chevrolet Performance had a crew cab z71 "rally edition" with 4.3! I asked about the High Desert being offered with no 6.2, the reps looked at me like I was from Kentucky...

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