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1L243
Aug 02, 2015Explorer II
AH64ID wrote:1L243 wrote:AH64ID wrote:1L243 wrote:
What is the steepest grade you have towed? I am surprised how many big RV's are taking the Wilson Grade (33) (31) to (26) Idaho falls out of Jackson Wy. This is a 10% grade for 5 miles with no pull outs or passing areas. It goes to 8% on the other side.
I am towing 12k and just don't think I want to put my truck through that when I can just drive around it by taking 189 to 26 to Idaho Falls. It's actually a few miles shorter.. I did tow the Wilson grade once years ago but at that time I was only hauling 7500lbs...
I assume you are talking about Teton pass? I have never heard it called the Wilson grade, but it does go thru Wilson.
It's not a big deal and is a slow enough road that you don't notice it too much.
I think going east bound actually gets to 12% in a few places.
Yes teton pass wilson grade the same thing. I think most would notice towing a 10% grade going up and down . One lane no turnouts my diesel 2nd gear 35 mph for 5 miles up then hope your brakes hold for the 5 miles down .
I'll just continue to drive around it.
35 is all you can do not towing so I am not sure what the big deal is going up. The slow speed is determined by the corners, which is why it isn't that bad from the drivers seat.
Yes the down is generally more work than the up but that is what makes exhaust brakes so nice.
The view at the top is great.
If I were to avoid 10-12% grades I would miss some cool places.
I am towing 12k which is why I go around it. My truck is diesel runs a tuner and engine brake and I still go around it.
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