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Sanjeev
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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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rexlion
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Jul 31, 2018
ScottG wrote:
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!
My thought exactly. If it has an exhaust brake, you should shift down to a gear that will help hold you back, and do brief, firm braking as needed. Riding the brake all the way down is a newbie mistake that can cause the brakes to fade and fail, and maybe end in disaster.

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