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TwitchSP101
Explorer
Feb 05, 2020

Phoenix to ALBQ to CO Springs to Leadville CO (at capacity)

Hello! We live in the Valley of the Sun and have a trip coming up in May. We are trying to decide whether or not to drag the trailer with us. We have a 22ft TT at 6,000lbs loaded, 4,000lbs empty an...
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Desert_Captain
Explorer III
Feb 05, 2020
Nothing wrong with your route, have driven it many times. Just keep in mind that for every 1,000' of elevation you will lose 3 percent of your available power due to the thinner air. At 8,000' you have 24 percent less power to get the job done.

Also, IMHO:If you get pushed around when towing in windy conditions you need more TV or less trailer. Whatever you decide, good luck.

As always... Opinions and YMMV.

:C

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