juan
11-06-2006, 10:08 PM
Hi everyone!
After years of trailering, we just bought a 2001 GS Cavalier 29 ft Class C with the V-10. We just came back from our first trip and all was good, for the most part. I have a few comments and questions. First and foremost I can't believe how easy this thing drives! I have driven two different Class A's from coast to coast (for my parents) and I did not like the way they handled at all. Hence the trailering. But this class C is a breeze!
Gas milage: we got 8.1 mpg. I kept it between 60 and 65 mph most of the time. While a bit better than either of my parents 454 powered mh's I was hoping for better milage. Is this normal?
The drivers seat: It doesn't go back that far because of the dinnette chair behind it. Bummer but I got used to it, kind of.
Filling the water tank: more water came out then went in! Even after I cut 10" off the end off one of my garden hoses, shoved it down the pipe and turned the pressure way down!
Gray water and black water gauges: After dumping it took about 20 minuts before they showed empty, then after very little use that showed 1/3 full again. Are that very accurate?
My real question: I have a 20ft box trailer that I use to pull motorcycles in. It wieghs about 4500 lbs loaded. The GS did not come with an owners manual but the label inside suggests 3500 lb towing capacity.
Can I tow my 4500 lb box trailer? I don't think I'm anywhere near the GCWR.
The specs: UVW 10898, GVWR 14050, GCWR 17550.
Thanks
Juan
After years of trailering, we just bought a 2001 GS Cavalier 29 ft Class C with the V-10. We just came back from our first trip and all was good, for the most part. I have a few comments and questions. First and foremost I can't believe how easy this thing drives! I have driven two different Class A's from coast to coast (for my parents) and I did not like the way they handled at all. Hence the trailering. But this class C is a breeze!
Gas milage: we got 8.1 mpg. I kept it between 60 and 65 mph most of the time. While a bit better than either of my parents 454 powered mh's I was hoping for better milage. Is this normal?
The drivers seat: It doesn't go back that far because of the dinnette chair behind it. Bummer but I got used to it, kind of.
Filling the water tank: more water came out then went in! Even after I cut 10" off the end off one of my garden hoses, shoved it down the pipe and turned the pressure way down!
Gray water and black water gauges: After dumping it took about 20 minuts before they showed empty, then after very little use that showed 1/3 full again. Are that very accurate?
My real question: I have a 20ft box trailer that I use to pull motorcycles in. It wieghs about 4500 lbs loaded. The GS did not come with an owners manual but the label inside suggests 3500 lb towing capacity.
Can I tow my 4500 lb box trailer? I don't think I'm anywhere near the GCWR.
The specs: UVW 10898, GVWR 14050, GCWR 17550.
Thanks
Juan