MichiganCampers wrote:
Wow that’s awesome to hear! Even with my smaller camper, the rpm’s will climb pretty high and I see stories of these trucks running 4500+ rpm’s for extended periods hauling larger trailers, but are meant to handle it. Do you experience that kind of rpm with yours? Also, I read about rear suspension trouble after a couple years of towing. Do you have upgraded suspension or notice any premature wear? What Passport model do you own? Any gripes about it? Thanks for the info.
Depending on your highway speed and road grade it's not unusual for the engine to run between 5,000 and 6,000 RPM especially when you're accelerating around a slow semi (6,500 redline). Even with very long uphill climbs at 5,500 RPM, the engine does not heat up! The Canyon does not report trans. temp. but my DirecLink brake controller does show a trans. temp. index number and it doesn't increase when climbing.
The computer in my Canyon does engine braking - automatically when in Tow/Haul mode and manually when I tap the brake peddle while going downhill and not in cruise control.
Rear suspension trouble? Don't have any and I have not modified or upgraded it from the stock setup. I don't anticipate any issues because the Recurve R6 WDH with 1,200# bars distributes the TT weight perfectly - 2,650# steering axle and 2,650# drive axle (per CAT scales). Unloaded, the steering axle weighs in at 2,660#.
My TT is a 31 ft 2016 Keystone Passport Grand Touring model 2670BH. It's rated at 7,000# GVWR. At MAX, fully loaded for camping with a full 40 gal. fresh water tank, half full black tank, empty grey tank, 2-20# propane tanks, 1-12V battery, 2000 inverter generator, 2 adult bicycles, two weeks of food and drink, tools and ladder, tips the CAT scales at 6,950#. DW and I love it for the extra room provided by the single, very large slideout. It is an excellent towing match for the Canyon.
