A Little Help With Weights

BFL13 wrote:
Just curious. What do you guys do for braking technique going down a mountain? Is the ABS "rated" for the truck specs only or can it handle (how much?) over-weight?

Usually they say just leave the brake on and let the ABS handle it for normal stops. But stomp and release is supposed to help keep the brakes from over-heating down a steep hill.

I never got a clear story on that so even with ABS, I do stomp and release after gearing down and the truck speeds up again anyway. Also stomp before the next sharp turn not during the next turn of course.

What is the correct technique?

OP probably got his brakes done on his new to him truck already. The rear diff takes a beating with a 5er, so maybe with a camper too. I got the shavings in the gear oil they spotted, and needed a "rear diff bearing kit". Things to check before the big trip while at the shop with no camper on when getting the new tires? OP probably knows all that, but might as well mention it.

Also OP now has a dually--have fun with a flat inner tire change! If you can even get at your spare with the camper on. :(

do people still pump brakes now that we have disk brakes and ABS? heck I rarly use the brakes anymore the truck will maintain under the speed limit on the coq down all the hills except one pilling my monster 5th wheel. that one I have to tap the brakes 3 times. with the install of the active cruiz crontroles tied into tow/haul and exhause brakes, its not to often you have to use them unless your intending to stop.

I know I lost a wire on the 5th wheel and my brakes handled stopping the extra weight with no issues untill I figued out something wasn't right.

I may be wrong but I think the braking is based on the combined vehicle rating as there are some places with out trailer braking laws, so the brakes have to be capable of stoping thoes types of trailers also. but like I said I am only guessing at this one.