Down Hill Braking on a Ford Chassis
Guru's, This may seem a silly question, but, on my DP when going down a long or steep grade, I just downshift my Alison to a lower gear and hit the exhaust brake as needed. I never have to use the ...
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My first tow/haul mode was in a 2005 F350 Diesel pick up. Loved that feature and also the built in electric brake control. Several of the reasons Ford trucks have been the top rated tow vehicle in so many Good Sam surveys. The TH feature works great in my Gasser too, but the fact is safety on steep grades is more about driver ability and technique than the mode of transportation. I've seen many a flat lander in cars riding their brakes all the way down instead of down shifting and using the brakes sparingly. Common sense and experience are what matters most. Any coach in decent condition and operated properly can do the job with a sensible driver at the wheel. I've crossed the Rockies and the Appalachins too many times to count and never had a problem with any vehicle. But sure have seen more than a few crazies smoking their brakes and stinking up the fresh mountain air! Seen more than a few that looked terrified while we were just enjoying the scenery. Bet most of you that have been most everywhere know exactly what I'm talking about. Nothing against Kansas, but give me a road with some thrill hills any day.
