Going from Red River, NM to Durango, CO
Hello, I don't have much experience driving in mountains, and am leaving Red River, NM headed to Durango, CO., pulling a 38' toyhauler. How bad is the route, Hwy 84 then west on 160 to Durango? Thanks...
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Dave;s Wife,
We did come down from Eagles Nest to Red River, and did ok, even though I overheated coming uphill and had to stop for a bit. My further question is: Going downhill I had the auto transmission set on Overdrive off, I shifted down to first gear, and still picked up speed and had to hit the brakes a few times. Is there no way to use the transmission and the air brake to avoid using the vehicle brakes, or am I expecting too much? I reached about 45 mph, and braked down to 30, then let is build up speed, then braked again, is this the right method, or am I missing something in my technique? My fear is overheating the brakes and making them worthless.
We did come down from Eagles Nest to Red River, and did ok, even though I overheated coming uphill and had to stop for a bit. My further question is: Going downhill I had the auto transmission set on Overdrive off, I shifted down to first gear, and still picked up speed and had to hit the brakes a few times. Is there no way to use the transmission and the air brake to avoid using the vehicle brakes, or am I expecting too much? I reached about 45 mph, and braked down to 30, then let is build up speed, then braked again, is this the right method, or am I missing something in my technique? My fear is overheating the brakes and making them worthless.
