Are you scared of taking your toad and MH's over the mountains ( let's say out west). If your loaded and within your weight capacity and towing capacity of the rigs you own, would mountain driving stop you from taking a trip? The reason for the question is some people seem to think one engine might not be capable because, well ,it's just not one of the big boys ( I'm referring to diesel vs diesel). I'm really dumbfounded by the reasons. You'll have to go 30 mph, or it's gonna struggle, or your coach is too big, etc. So, if your rig is maintained and in top working condition, and within it's designed capacities would a mountain out west stop you in your planning?

et2, we just came through Colorado going over the Vail pass. We do go slow as we weigh just over 40,000 lbs. with our 425 Cummins. We did slow to 30 on the steepest part of the hill which is a long, long, climb. It is just over 10,000 ft. above sea level.Our engine temp will go up but not too much as the computer will control the engine and transmission. Our temps went up to about 210-215 for the engine and trans as our normal is 197 for the engine and about 203 for the trans. We just sat back and enjoyed the view (beautiful) but I could hear the radiator fan roaring when we drove next to a higher guard wall.MM.

I have never read any posts here by anyone, with any rig, that could not make it up the mountain, and down the other side. Some claim faster speeds, but they all make it up to the top.The West has so many beautiful areas that to not go there, because you think your rig can't make it up a mountain pass, is going to cause you to miss some of the most beautiful scenery this country has to offer.

Nope. Being running my rig over mountain passes for years and much bigger rigs my whole life. What's the issue, I don't understad?

BigSkyBob wrote:Nope. Being running my rig over mountain passes for years and much bigger rigs my whole life. What's the issue, I don't understad?Go read the Cummins 360 hp thread. I agree, what's the issue? I wonder why some people are so concerned? Is it a race to the top thing? Who does it more efficiently? Who does it using less gas? Bottom line -unless your overloaded - forget about it. Have fun.

Absolutly not !!!! to both questions. And I have a gasser.

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BigSkyBob
Explorer
Jun 21, 2014
Nope. Being running my rig over mountain passes for years and much bigger rigs my whole life. What's the issue, I don't understad?
rgatijnet1
Explorer III
Jun 21, 2014
I have never read any posts here by anyone, with any rig, that could not make it up the mountain, and down the other side. Some claim faster speeds, but they all make it up to the top.
The West has so many beautiful areas that to not go there, because you think your rig can't make it up a mountain pass, is going to cause you to miss some of the most beautiful scenery this country has to offer.
Mr_Mark1
Explorer
Jun 21, 2014
et2, we just came through Colorado going over the Vail pass. We do go slow as we weigh just over 40,000 lbs. with our 425 Cummins. We did slow to 30 on the steepest part of the hill which is a long, long, climb. It is just over 10,000 ft. above sea level.

Our engine temp will go up but not too much as the computer will control the engine and transmission. Our temps went up to about 210-215 for the engine and trans as our normal is 197 for the engine and about 203 for the trans. We just sat back and enjoyed the view (beautiful) but I could hear the radiator fan roaring when we drove next to a higher guard wall.

MM.

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