bgum wrote:
You know what shape your truck is in I don't. If it is in fairly good shape have the brakes checked, fluids checked, tires checked, and belts and hoses checked. After that there is no reason you shouldn't have a trouble free trip concerning the truck. 5000 appears to be a low estimate for that trip but even at that no problem.
This.
And follow the advice above regarding mountain grades.
Don't be afraid to downshift and let it rev. That will help keep the tranny cool. Don't be afraid to hang in the right lane and slow down. That's what it's for.
