Diesel Colorado/Canyon
Test Drive Short Tow More of a teaser I guess. Can't wait to see more of it.
Forum Discussion
I've only driven the Ike in a sports car (with a measly 260hp, 285ftlb pentastar v6), and wasn't that impressed with the supposedly difficulty of the grade.
The switchback grades you encounter in Jasper-Banff National Park(s), and others along the way to Alaska THOSE are impressive grades. I was glad to have the 5.7L hemi in my grocery getter ram 1500... it tows my puny 3500 lbs trailer like a breeze, regardless of grade.
I've thought about eco diesel (in a jeep no less?) but grocery getter payloads hold me back. my trailer is so light weight, I carry all my cargo in the truck - I've upgraded the rear suspension to help with the squat, but she'll sag pretty good loaded for an extended trip and the trailer full of water. I don't have the extra 20-30g to spend on a 3/4 ton (not gonna buy a 2 seat stripper), wonder what the Japanese 1/2t truck with it's supposed 2000 lbs payload will retail for... I just need to pack lighter and lose some weight :)
The switchback grades you encounter in Jasper-Banff National Park(s), and others along the way to Alaska THOSE are impressive grades. I was glad to have the 5.7L hemi in my grocery getter ram 1500... it tows my puny 3500 lbs trailer like a breeze, regardless of grade.
I've thought about eco diesel (in a jeep no less?) but grocery getter payloads hold me back. my trailer is so light weight, I carry all my cargo in the truck - I've upgraded the rear suspension to help with the squat, but she'll sag pretty good loaded for an extended trip and the trailer full of water. I don't have the extra 20-30g to spend on a 3/4 ton (not gonna buy a 2 seat stripper), wonder what the Japanese 1/2t truck with it's supposed 2000 lbs payload will retail for... I just need to pack lighter and lose some weight :)
