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08-29-2003, 03:05 PM

Just got back to Houston from Durango and Woodland Park Colorado. I was very pleased with the performance of the Astro. I have the Equa-lizer hitch and never felt a sway the whole trip. I was able to maintain 60-65 mph on the 6% slope over Raton pass and 35mph in 2nd gear over the 8+% slope over Wolf Creek. The temp gage never got over 210' even on the 6 to 8 mile climbs over the passes. I got 15 mph from Houston to Colorado (uphill) and 15.8 mpg coming back to Houston. The TM weighs about 3800#. While the Astro Van is rated to tow 5500# I dont think I would want that much weight pulling up the passes or pushing me down the other side.

08-29-2003, 03:05 PM	#1
cardsfan39 Guest Posts: n/a	TM 3023 and Chevy Astro Van Just got back to Houston from Durango and Woodland Park Colorado. I was very pleased with the performance of the Astro. I have the Equa-lizer hitch and never felt a sway the whole trip. I was able to maintain 60-65 mph on the 6% slope over Raton pass and 35mph in 2nd gear over the 8+% slope over Wolf Creek. The temp gage never got over 210' even on the 6 to 8 mile climbs over the passes. I got 15 mph from Houston to Colorado (uphill) and 15.8 mpg coming back to Houston. The TM weighs about 3800#. While the Astro Van is rated to tow 5500# I dont think I would want that much weight pulling up the passes or pushing me down the other side.