DP going up and down mountains
Hello. I have a 40' 1996 Monaco Dynasty. I am going to be a Snowbirds this year and I hear there are mountains whether one takes I- 75 or I-95. I would really like to hear all advice from those ...
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With a DP you should have some type of engine or compression brake or combination of both. In general you should go down the hill in the same gear you drove up it in assuming some symmetry in the hill profile. This is especially true if you have a toad. On long downgrades it is critical to minimize the use of your service brakes to avoid overheating them. Many passes have signs stating the length of the grade and the recommended speed for trucks. Follow those signs. Don't worry about burning out your transmission it can deal with it just fine.
