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Sanjeev
Explorer
Jul 31, 2018

Mountain towing - Ram 1500 ecodiesel (3.92 Rear Axle Ratio)

Hi all, Planning to take my first trip to the smokies in a couple of weeks. My TV is a 2017 Ram 1500 ecodiesel (3.92 Rear Axle Ratio). My trailer is a 2016 Shasta Oasis (4300lbs dry weight, add ano...
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ScottG
Nomad
Jul 31, 2018
Do the new ED's have an exhaust brake yet? If not then coming down hills would be my biggest concern. Keep speed down with quick on-off jabs to the brakes so they don't heat up.
Otherwise, have a great trip!

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