Eastern KY to Williamsburg VA - MOUNTAINS?
So if we leave the Ashland/ Huntington area and head to Williamsburg what route is best? We're from FL and I'm pulling a 6000lb TT with a F150 and looking at routes with WV mountains in the way. What...
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I have a 2010 F150 heavy 1/2 ton with the 5.4 motor. I tow about 8,000 lbs. Do not pay attention to the posts about exhaust brake as they are for the diesel crowd. In the mountains I do not use my cruise control as it will rev a good deal more than if I ease the pedal into down Shifts. I have a 5star tune on my motor so the shift patterns a bit different but in general on a steep grade you can pull the transmission back into 3rd gear if you need to. The compression of the motor will hold the gas motor back as it revs. Do not worry just make sure you keep off the brakes as much as possible and stab the brakes as opposed to riding them in any way. Your motor may rev up to the 3500 rpm area do not be alarmed the 5.4 will handle the revs.
