engine brake while towing?
OK, so just getting a feel for towing my 5er with the 2013 Ram Cummins. When tow enabled (heavy tow used with appropriate tire pressure) and engine brake on, going downhill after taking foot off gas ...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:coolbreeze01 wrote:
I use TH but usually turn it off on steep downhills, preferring to do the downshifting myself.
I often use 3rd and 4th gears on decent. The EB actually allows a faster, yet safer decent than a gasser towing the same weight. Foot brakes are seldom needed.
Why are you turning off the TH? You can still downshift with it on. Higher line pressure is important when towing down or up a hill!!!
I don't like the auto downshifting. So much smoother when I do it.
Works great, you should try it before criticizing.
Maybe driving a 5&4 with a Jake brake in the hills made me a better operator.
