RT 387 NM 5-24-2011 to Farmington and north nm 64 Melding old 1972 Hilo trailer 18 foot with 3.0 Liter Nissan Quest van a perfect gas 20mpg + and travel match.Van has been upgraded with gas shocks rear for heavy towing, and notice higher profile tires to suit high clearances of off roads. We have climbed with our 18 Hilo mountains up to 12,000 ft usually trick track climbs NP. Down shifting coming down a mountain is more of a challange than up as total weights are of safety factors .Slow speeds in lower gears 2nd 1st eliminate serious down hill situations.
We apprectiate the HILO durability and strength,construction and easy pull.
Old Units need a work over in that reverse shackles add 9 inch height change and easy tire changes and inspections of systems under unit ,a must for off road travels.
