Air brakes on Class A diesel pusher
Hello, we recently purchased a Fleetwood diesel pusher. We have been on 3 short trips with it. It is equipped with air brakes - when switched on the RV will slow when my foot is off the pedal. I rea...
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flyboykuao wrote:The way I read this is, you don't turn airbrakes on or off, so you must be talking a engine retarder, there are several types depending upon the engine manufacturer.
Hello, we recently purchased a Fleetwood diesel pusher. We have been on 3 short trips with it. It is equipped with air brakes - when switched on the RV will slow when my foot is off the pedal. I read up, and now understand, how they work. What I am not clear on is WHEN to use them. I assume one scenario is when on a steep downgrade. What about using them during normal travel as a way to save the brakes?
I am interested in your recommendations. Thanks in advance.
I turn mine on when I need it.
