New owners 179 with questions - Event Date: 20 May 2016

The 3.6L will struggle in mountains. Those reporting great success with the GC have the V8s. My experience with a 172 and Pilot 3.5L was it was quite adequate on level low altitudes, but the Rockies were a challenge. Pulling a parachute (trailer), climbing a grade, and altitude are three strikes against a small engine. It worked, but I was in second gear at times. The 179 is heavier than my 172 and altitude kills any engine. 

I had XM with the 172 and used their home kit. It included an antenna with suction cups. It worked as well as expected. The Pod is fiberglass so doesn't attenuate signal too much. You just have to play with it. 

[QUOTE=Micky]Thanks Charlie, that's what we're afraid would happen if we attempted the Rockies.  We're thinking we're probable going to have to get a Ram or Ford 150.  Some people are telling us to get 250. Your thoughts?[/QUOTE

Thanks everyone, really appreciating all of your input 

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