First trip towing 4k trailer with Mojave

[HueCity0846]

1st trip towing my new Flagstaff E-Pro 19 FD up and down Arizona mountains went better than expected. I started on Az state route 260, then SR87 to SR188 from Show Low, elevation 6735', to Roosevelt Lake, elevation 2500' and 145 miles distant. Two major grades of 6 to 7% enroute and climbed to 7600'. On route I got 14.1 mpg getting to Cholla campground and on the return trip I managed 10.0 mpg giving me a 12.0 mpg average overall. On the long steep grade from Rye to Payson, I went up running 60-65 mph in 3rd gear spinning the 3.6 Pentastar at 5000 to 5500 RPMs. The motor pulled well with no issues. Truck was loaded to almost 6000 lbs. for a gross weight of 10,000 lbs. and the rig handled very well through the many curves. The 3.6 is a short stroke motor and produces good power at high RPMs without straining the spinning parts. I have confidence taking this rig on any trip.

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[S JEEPN]

That sounds like a nice adventure good numbers for all the elevation changes. The E-Pro 19 FD looks to have a nice layout with plenty of space.

 

[HueCity0846]

The 19 FD is a very roomy TT inside while having a modest exterior width, length and height. A 7' width catches less air helping to reduce fuel consumption. I chose this trailer/Gladiator combination to get into remote areas where there are fewer campers and more wilderness. Off road I lower tire pressure to 25psi on the Jeep and 30psi on the trailer to soften the ride and this performs well. I did not want a slide because of additional weight and to eliminate any mechanical issues. The Murphy bed is easy and quick to operate giving me room for the couch. The coach has independent torsion axles making for less bouncing on and off road. I expect to spend as much time camping as I do at home. Desert in winter and high country in summer, perfect.

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