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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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blt2ski
Moderator
Jan 19, 2015
transamz9 wrote:
Rule of thumb, use the same gear going down as you would going up.


That was a good rule of thumb back about 10-15 plus years ago. With so many of our trucks able to pull typical freeway grades at the speed limit. using a gear or two below what you use going up might be a better option in all honesty! my 02 on this one......

Marty

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