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Joel_T
Explorer
Jan 12, 2015

Is being a little over GVWR no worse than doing 60 in a 55?

We're struggling between a Lance1985 and a 2285 and to add to that struggle are concerned about our RAM1500 tow capabilities. Many, maybe a majority, are pulling 1985s and 2285s size TTs, 4500 to 500...
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rhagfo
Explorer III
Jan 19, 2015
cdevidal wrote:
AH64ID wrote:
compression braking does wonders. (..) Use what you have, wether it's compression or an exhaust brake. I would be less excited about decending steep grades with a diesel at GCWR without an exhaust brake thou, they are money well spent.


I have neither. Gas power. :-/

With a gasser you have compression braking, either through Tow/Haul or manual down shifting of your transmission either manual or auto.

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