Jake Braking A 5er Down Long Steep Incline
Just arrived at our vacation destination yesterday. I had my factory “jake”brake set and the cruise control on when I crested the top of the largest hill going into this part of the country. I’ve ...
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JKJavelin wrote:
Cummins12v98, I believe this how the Ram engine brake works:
Full mode, just letting off the accelerator will activate the engine brake.
Auto mode, you must tap the brake pedal to activate the engine brake.
I prefer the Auto mode to prevent it slowing down all the time, so I am able to coast. My trailer weighs near 12k lbs.
JK
Of course depending on the hill , that’s exactly why I use cruise and it maintains the speed I set it , just let it do it’s thing . I’ve come off some very long grades doing that , with everything under control and maintaining a constant speed . None of this speeding up tapping brakes , only to repeat again , and again .
