Long grades in the Appalachian's
Drove through the Appalachians on interstate 64 going to Virginia Beach in the car and noticed a 7% grade east of Beckley, WV. I'm not sure I want to tackle that in my truck with my 5th wheel without ...
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valhalla360 wrote:ScottG wrote:
Or flip a switch and smile all the way down the hill knowing your service brakes are cool and ready for any situation.
What switch is he supposed to flip, since he doesn't have an exhaust brake?
If it's a rare event to be going thru steep grades like this, it's an expensive upgrade for something that decent driving skills can handle without an issue.
x2 I have owned 5 rvs including two 5vers, one B and two Class A and been up and down mountains including every state west of the Mississippi and most of the Eastern half and never once missed having an exhaust brake on gas or diesel. Its fine for those who think they need it, but not at all necessary.
