looking for light weight 24' to 26' trailer
HI we have been searching for our first trailer for some time. There are just two of us, we want something with lots of windows, and a slide out. We like the new 2015 Lance trailers a lot, but the 199...
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I have the 2014 GC diesel, and tow a 3500 lb TrailManor 2417 KD with it. No problem going up hills (I live in Denver and camp west, going from 5280' to 10,000+ feet). However, going down hills, there is very little engine braking, so even if you downshift, the computer will upshift before it holds you back. I frequently have to use the brake going downhill, which irritates the heck out of me!
But, if you go with a full-height TT, there may be enough wind resistance to keep you from gaining speed too quickly on the long downhill grades. Since my TrailManor is a collapsible, I have very little wind resistance to slow me down.
Based on the lack of engine braking, personally, I would not want to tow anything heavier than 6,000 lbs with the GC. I have no problem with the stability, handling, nor pulling power, however, as it does wonderfully on all those tasks, in my experience.
But, if you go with a full-height TT, there may be enough wind resistance to keep you from gaining speed too quickly on the long downhill grades. Since my TrailManor is a collapsible, I have very little wind resistance to slow me down.
Based on the lack of engine braking, personally, I would not want to tow anything heavier than 6,000 lbs with the GC. I have no problem with the stability, handling, nor pulling power, however, as it does wonderfully on all those tasks, in my experience.
