Central California to Elkhart, Indiana
Trip planner wants to send me thru Denver. It looks like there are some really high elevations and steep grades on that route. 30 ft. TT with a GMC 2500 D/A. Is there a better route or is this doab...
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I-70 between Denver and Grand Junction does contain several 11,000 foot elevations and quite a few 6% to 7% grades. I've taken a 21 foot TT via that route, pulled by two different diesel SUVs. A GMC 2500 should be able to handle it, assuming you are within weights.
But remember, Denver itself is at 5,000 feet, so you are really talking a 6,000 foot change in elevation. So it's not as bad as it sounds initially. Use your gears both up and down, don't just stick it in "D" and go. That's why you have gears in the first place. Also, don't rush it. It's OK to but the slowest rig on the road.
But remember, Denver itself is at 5,000 feet, so you are really talking a 6,000 foot change in elevation. So it's not as bad as it sounds initially. Use your gears both up and down, don't just stick it in "D" and go. That's why you have gears in the first place. Also, don't rush it. It's OK to but the slowest rig on the road.
