steep grades
Hi, being new to this forum as well as the RVing world, I wanted to get the best advise from the experts, so here I am. I will be picking up a trailer tomorrow Jayco 256RKS and within the next month,...
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Hi. Welcome to site! Staying on the highways as much as possible is good advice. I think most max out between 5-7% max. I'm no tranny expert but I've always understood that most heat builds up in a transmission when it continually "hunts" up and down for the proper gear. Try to avoid this as much as you can by picking a gear like 2nd for example and leaving it in that gear while going up a long grade. Watch your RPM and you can stay in that peak powerband usually between 3000-3500. On the really steep grades don't be afraid to maximize 1st gear for a long stretch if needed just keep it below your redline. Avoid the "hunting" and you should be fine. If you don't already have a separate transmission cooler, you may want to put one on. Good luck!
