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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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mordecai81
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Aug 02, 2018
Yup. A steep grade is a steep grade regardless of the LAT/LONG. Let the transmission tow/haul mode do its thing. I found the slower I crest the pass the easier time I have on the downhill side. That way you are not starting out on the wrong side of the potential energy curve.

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