EmersonTT wrote:
We have towed our 21 foot TT (4500 lbs) with the 2014 JCG Eco-Diesel over Loveland, Vail and Wolf Creek Passes. I don't have any problem with lower speeds going up the inclines as long as there is plenty of power at lower speeds, which the Eco-Diesel has. In fact, instead of flooring it, I held the rpm's to 2000-2500, which kept both speed and oil temps lower (maxed out at 246). With our previous gasser, I felt I had to keep the peddle to the metal because I knew the car would keep slowing down as we climbed, and I always feared a stall. But with plenty of power at lower speeds (the Eco-Diesel hits its max 420 lbs torque at 2000 rpms),I have no need or interest in pulling a trailer up those inclines and switchbacks (for Wolf Creek Pass) at 50+ MPH.
And here, hybridhunter, is the intelligent way to do it without stressing the vehicle; take heed. Thanx, emersontt.
