What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

lowh07 · Oct 17, 2019

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The_Burban · Oct 17, 2019

Trying out roof boxes. The Yakima Skybox 18 was nice but this Thule Motion XT XXL is a beast at 22 cubic feet.

Rocket Man · Oct 17, 2019

R3cord303 said:
Not sure. I set a number but i mean I dont have a freezer thermometer sitting in the console to know what cabin temp is. I always figured ‘60’ was all the way in the blue on old style HVAC controls and ‘90’ was all the way in the red. The change in the sun going behind the clouds will effect how hot it feels in the cabin more than it will the outside air temp changing 3 degrees.

You mean inside temp? The aspirator is the inside ambient temp sensor. Your outside ambient temp sensor is on the radiator core support. If I’m not mistaken, the system uses the inside temp to decide what temp the air is heated or cooled to no matter what setting the fan is at on manual, and on auto it adjusts fan speed and outlet temp as well so it can maintain defrost/ fogging. If more air is needed to keep the windows from fogging it lowers or raises that temp so the interior maintains what temp it’s set at no matter how much air volume is pushing through.

R3cord303 · Oct 17, 2019

Rocket Man said:
You mean inside temp? The aspirator is the inside ambient temp sensor. Your outside ambient temp sensor is on the radiator core support. If I’m not mistaken, the system uses the inside temp to decide what temp the air is heated or cooled to no matter what setting the fan is at on manual, and on auto it adjusts fan speed and outlet temp as well so it can maintain defrost/ fogging. If more air is needed to keep the windows from fogging it lowers or raises that temp so the interior maintains what temp it’s set at no matter how much air volume is pushing through.

the blower fan sucks air from outside is what my logic behind that was

Sam Harris · Oct 17, 2019

Kee Fuller said:
Came home from being gone for 2 weeks. Battery was completely dead, couldn't even jump it. Wasnt even a year old.

Sucketh. Mines on its way too. Taking longer to turn over in the am.

Tonyrodz · Oct 17, 2019

Sam Harris said:
Sucketh. Mines on its way too. Taking longer to turn over in the am.

Better get on that quick Sam. You know it'll quit on you at the worst time.

iamdub · Oct 17, 2019

R3cord303 said:
Gotta figure out a way to mount them. The same JB Weld I use after I cut off the intake tube resonators?

That would work if you couldn't get the nut on the back side. They mount like bolts.

89Suburban · Oct 17, 2019

Sam Harris said:
Sucketh. Mines on its way too. Taking longer to turn over in the am.

Tonyrodz said:
Better get on that quick Sam. You know it'll quit on you at the worst time.

Usually the drastic temp changes this time of year kill weak batteries.

swathdiver · Oct 17, 2019

The_Burban said:
Trying out roof boxes. The Yakima Skybox 18 was nice but this Thule Motion XT XXL is a beast at 22 cubic feet.

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10 MPG here you come! LOL Looks nice though!

R3cord303 · Oct 18, 2019

swathdiver said:
10 MPG here you come! LOL Looks nice though!

I've never liked roof boxes, but I also don't have kids.

swathdiver · Oct 18, 2019

R3cord303 said:
I've never liked roof boxes, but I also don't have kids.

We had a big vacation planned once, camping for eight days about 4-5 hours away with friends. I saw how much the roof storage killed mileage and how difficult for me it would be to access the contents so looked into platform for rear hitch. My wife and kids kept adding stuff, bikes, extra tents, camp kitchen, etc. In the end we rented a u-haul trailer and pulled that. Pontiac drove like it wasn't even back there and we used it for storage at camp site which was great. Had 1/2 cord of firewood delivered and we stored it in there too.

R3cord303 · Oct 18, 2019

swathdiver said:
We had a big vacation planned once, camping for eight days about 4-5 hours away with friends. I saw how much the roof storage killed mileage and how difficult for me it would be to access the contents so looked into platform for rear hitch. My wife and kids kept adding stuff, bikes, extra tents, camp kitchen, etc. In the end we rented a u-haul trailer and pulled that. Pontiac drove like it wasn't even back there and we used it for storage at camp site which was great. Had 1/2 cord of firewood delivered and we stored it in there too.

My GF and I will eventually be getting a travel trailer. I’m thinking a 26ish foot airstream, or a 8.5 by 26 high roof car hauler converted to a camper if you wanna be more sneaky

The_Burban · Oct 18, 2019

swathdiver said:
10 MPG here you come! LOL Looks nice though!

I'll see where the next tank of gas gets me with this. Thing is so big, I need to find a spot in the garage to hide it.. otherwise it will be a permanent fixture. Which could be OK, a place for strollers, go bag, extra kids...

wjburken · Oct 18, 2019

The_Burban said:
I'll see where the next tank of gas gets me with this. Thing is so big, I need to find a spot in the garage to hide it.. otherwise it will be a permanent fixture. Which could be OK, a place for strollers, go bag, extra kids...

I bought a Thule Evolution that I picked up for $50 at a garage sale a few years ago. Thing holds a ton!

Actually didn’t drop MPG as much as I would have expected. Maybe 2-3 MPG.

Storing can be a challenge so put in a hoist system above my garage door.

gooffeyguy · Oct 18, 2019

Don't forget, 200lb limit on the roof rack

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

The_Burban · Oct 18, 2019

wjburken said:
I bought a Thule Evolution that I picked up for $50 at a garage sale a few years ago. Thing holds a ton!

Actually didn’t drop MPG as much as I would have expected. Maybe 2-3 MPG.

Storing can be a challenge so put in a hoist system above my garage door.
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This was the Thule Motion XT XXL ($800 new) with upgraded key system and a hoist system still in box for $350. It was a no brainer! The Yakima was nice this last trip but still just a little bit more room would be appreciated. The extra 4 cubic feet should do nicely.

My garage is small but I need to find a way to store this. I don't mind it up top but if I can stash it I will.

Now I need to sell this Yakima Skybox 18.

The_Burban · Oct 18, 2019

gooffeyguy said:
Don't forget, 200lb limit on the roof rack

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

Thanks. Not making Home Depot runs with it. Just luggage of clothes, jackets and an umbrella stroller or two. Besides, once you get going, the little bit of lift it can create really lightens the load

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wjburken · Oct 18, 2019

The_Burban said:
Thanks. Not making Home Depot runs with it. Just luggage of clothes, jackets and an umbrella stroller or two. Besides, once you get going, the little bit of lift it can create really lightens the load .

I am so glad I am past the umbrella stroller stage with my kids.

swathdiver · Oct 18, 2019

wjburken said:
I am so glad I am past the umbrella stroller stage with my kids.

Yeah, now mine drive me around! Seems like yesterday when they were in strollers.

Hey Allen, @R3cord303 , check out the weight of those airstreams! Built to last means heavy.

wjburken · Oct 18, 2019

swathdiver said:
Yeah, now mine drive me around! Seems like yesterday when they were in strollers.

Hey Allen, @R3cord303 , check out the weight of those airstreams! Built to last means heavy.

It does fly by.
My oldest turns 16 next month and can get his license.

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