Flat towing a Tahoe..

[ThwopKing]

Found a used Z71 for sale but im kinda suspicious of it as it seems that for some of its like its been flat towed behind a motorhome. Should I trust it? The dealership got it at an auction so I have no way of past history but the truck is in VERY good shape.

 

[2011Tahoe]

I would say trust it. Anyone that can afford a big enough motorhome to tow a hoe probably would have had the money to keep up on everything. Atleast 1 would think. They did get it from an auction though....hmmmmm

 

[ThwopKing]

damn never every dealer around here buys vehicles from the auction. heres the link to the truck... http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...pe=b&num_records=25&cardist=69&standard=false

 

[2011Tahoe]

I would do it. Like i said anyone that could afford that setup M/H & Z71 had to be raking it in.

 

[R_Sharpe]

That is actually a special edition LS, the same that Modded has if I'm not mistaken. I would go for it. The description says that it's CarFax certified.

 

[Modded]

That is actually a special edition LS, the same that Modded has if I'm not mistaken. I would go for it. The description says that it's CarFax certified.

I have an LT Robby and the above is a Z71

 

[Ben]

My tahoe used to be towed in that exact situation. Make sure it had some sort of transmission oil pump that would of been run by the power of the motor home.

 

[ThwopKing]

My tahoe used to be towed in that exact situation. Make sure it had some sort of transmission oil pump that would of been run by the power of the motor home.

Very good point. Ill see if theres any proff of a hook up. The truck is like 90 miles from me so i cant go check it myself. I didnt want a black truck, to hard to keep clean around here, but im digging that interior.

 

[taylorjm]

It says it's an AWD, which I think means the transfer case can't be put in Neutral. So, doesn't that mean all the driveshafts, transfer case and tranny are turning when being towed? I thought you weren't supposed to tow an AWD vehicle like that. I would have thought the selectible transfer case put in neutral would have been a better bet.

Also, it says it has 62,000 miles on it, which comes out to average driving of about 15k per year. But, it's been towed. So how many miles are really on it? If it was towed by a motor home, then the bearings, hubs, rear end, u-joints, front drive shafts, differentials, shocks, ball joints, transfer case, etc. all could have a lot more miles on it. If the people put 15k on a year, plus they towed it, I would guess the chassis would have well over 100k on it. I'd pass. I think you are going to have suspension, bearing and transfer case related issues.

 

[Sheriff]

Found a used Z71 for sale but im kinda suspicious of it as it seems that for some of its like its been flat towed behind a motorhome. Should I trust it?

There's too many Tahoes out there on the market to even take a chance with this one.

I vote ...... walk away from it very fast.