We recently returned from a 2000 mile trip over two weeks and toured southwest Montana and Central Idaho. This is our longest trip with the CL. The new F-150 towed the camper through the mountain passes and unpaved roads with control and ease. Trading in the highlander was the right decision. Gas mileage is equivalent between the F-150 and highlander at around 13-14 mpg.
I experimented with towing with and without the Andersen WDH. I can not tell much of a difference, so it is tempting to leave the WDH at home.
We stayed one night at a walmart, one at an electric NFS campground, and the rest was dry camping at NFS or state campgrounds.
The temperatures fell to around freezing on a few nights and it rained fairly hard several nights. It was good to put the furnace to the test and observe any leaking. A minor water issue was condensation forming under the trusses and one of the studs.
With the exception of the cabinet falling down, I am happy with the trailer's performance. It may not be as stylish as some other camping trailers, but its functionality, durability, and easy of towing are excellent.
Thank you for sharing the pictures! Look like you had a good trip
Nice campsites! Thanks for the pics.