8500 ft tow possible?

[MojaveJoe]

My son wants to go to a campground that is 8500ft in the eastern Sierras. I will be towing about 12K in my fifth wheel. Should I try it? Or just tell him my trailer won't follow above 5000 ft

 

[Ozymandias]

Your engine has full boost up to 10000ft - above power will reduce because the turbo can't go faster anymore.

At 12000ft i experienced quite some turbo lag, spool time was waaaaaaaaay longer then, but as soon as it picked up the power was fine to, had still around 20psi boost up there.

 

[Wiredawg]

We've been all over the US camping and pulling 18KLbs+ and always made it just fine. Go for it and enjoy the BEST the US has to offer.

Happy Trails, Ron

 

[MojaveJoe]

Thanks for the input guys. That gives me some relief of stress just thinking about it.
Cheers

 

[BarryG]

We live in Colorado. Once you leave the front range you are hard pressed to not get into 8500 territory or higher and no issues. Yes you will feel a bit more turbo lag than at sea level but nothing like a gasser would be. If you have an exhaust brake use it going down if not well just use your brakes and gearing wisely.