GPS for steep grades
Are there any units or phone apps that will warn us when we are approaching a steep grade? Would love to hear something like, “7% grade 5 miles ahead”. We will be traveling from Maryland to Oakland ...
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Sandy & Shirley wrote:Nutinelse2do wrote:
Ok, I will be the first to ask.... Why would you drive the toad and rig separately on hills?
Going down the grade we have a breaking system, but using that much breaking does not sound like the best idea to us. Our Motor home is gas not diesel and we feel that pulling an extra 3,000 lbs up the grade is just not worth the extra fuel and ware on the engine.
Yes, everything is designed to handle that, but it is our personal choice and we have had a few friends recommend it.
It's certainly not necessary unless your RV is under powered or your car is over weight (neither appears to be the case). You will use more fuel by disconnecting and driving both vehicles and you add wear and tear to the car with the same amount of wear and tear on the RV.
