Towing with a Class C and Mountain Grades
I'm convinced I'll be purchasing a 22-26' Class C in the very near future. However, knowing so little that I do about all of this RV'ing, I have a couple of questions I hope you can answer for me: ...
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Driving mountain passes is no problem if you just a few things in mind. Do not drive mountain passes in an RV like you do in a compact car that weighs 2500 lbs.
Don't drive down any faster than you drive up.
Let the engine hold you back.
Use tow/haul i.e. cruise control control coming down
When your speed build come down fairly hard on brakes to slow several miles per hour below desired speed then release the brakes.
When you are a little under 40 mph you will feel the tow/haul really slow you down.
I watch my RPM. When it gets up towards 5000 I brake hard to bring it down to about 3500
Use your 4 way flashers to warn the crazy drivers you are going slower.
DO NOT RIDE YOUR BRAKES.
5000 ft pass is a piece of cake even in a gas rig.
Don't drive down any faster than you drive up.
Let the engine hold you back.
Use tow/haul i.e. cruise control control coming down
When your speed build come down fairly hard on brakes to slow several miles per hour below desired speed then release the brakes.
When you are a little under 40 mph you will feel the tow/haul really slow you down.
I watch my RPM. When it gets up towards 5000 I brake hard to bring it down to about 3500
Use your 4 way flashers to warn the crazy drivers you are going slower.
DO NOT RIDE YOUR BRAKES.
5000 ft pass is a piece of cake even in a gas rig.
