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:
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.
Given that your brakes are air operated and there is no shutoff.
What you're speaking of, is the aux. and most likely an exhaust brake, by Pac, rather than an engine brake. I have the same and never shut if off. I would though, if I was driving on snow or ice.
