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.
Thank you. BTW, there was no disrespect intended. Have been rv’ing for 27 years, and never have seen or heard of anyone doing that, so I figured I would ask.
You have to do whatever makes you comfortable.
There is a book a couple showed us in Oregon last Summer that was pretty neat, but kind of expensive. It’s by Richard Miller called Mountain Directory. There is a West Coast version, and I believe an East Coast as well. May be something to look into, but for the most part, all steep grades are pretty well marked with the information you are looking for on Highway signs.
Have a fun, safe trip
