Towing when raining on mountain
Do you use tow haul and automatic exhaust break when towing up or down on the mountain when it’s raining? I have 2015 ram 2500 ctd and about 10,000 lb toy hauler And do you also use sway contr...
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donn0128 wrote:romore wrote:
I would suggest the writer is trying to limit liability in case the reader messes up. If the tow haul is engaged at high speed there will be an abrupt downshift when the vehicle slows down, common sense dictates that is not a good idea on slippery roads.
Huh?
Tow haul can be engaged at any speed. Nothing happens until you alow or stop. When you start moving again the transmission will hold each gear longer to aid in bringing the load up to speed.
You really need to understand what a transmission tow/haul vs a diesel exhaust brake difference is.
Again donno, romore is correct. If you haven't had your trans abruptly kickdown a gear or 2 when running downhill and hitting the brakes (or even with cruise on sometimes) then your truck isn't working right.
The point is, the more slippery the road is, the less abrupt yours or the vehicles moves should be. TH and EB add to the abrupt moves period.
Bunch a armchair QBs here who don't understand their vehicles and apparently haven't driven in all conditions, or are at least not aware of all the things that can affect traction in less than ideal conditions.
Will any of this slide a truck sideways in the rain with a significant load in the bed? Not real likely, until you hit the right conditions.
