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NewTripoli
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Jun 25, 2022

Lowest grades Calgary to Spokane towing trailer

Hi, I need to drive from Calgary Alberta to Spokane pulling a loaded U-Haul behind a Toyota Rav4. Don't want to overload on the grades. So which would be the easiest grade route: through Banff & over ...
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time2roll
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Jun 25, 2022
Drive moderately, avoid excessive shifting and keep the RPM up in the mid range on power and none of these hills will be an issue. Don't ride the brakes while declining. Brake before the curves with moderately firm braking to shed 15 to 20+ mph each time and then let it coast back up. Allow extra time to go slower.

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