Going up hills
I'm new at rv-ing. Just bought a 24' Forest River EVO TT; I have a 2012 Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab short box. It has the tow package, Model K10543, 3.08 gear ratio, 5.3L V8. I I'm getting air bags in...
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ShinerBock wrote:dodge guy wrote:
We're not talking all the time, only when climbing a hill. If it holds the lower gears on the flats then all is good!
If he is holding low gears on flats at highways speeds, then he would be in the higher rpms.
I suspect it was a typo and he meant holding in "higher" gears.
Again, gas engines rev high to make power. As long as your other gauges look fine, no worries letting it rev to get up a grade.
When it comes time to replace the truck, if you are still towing the same trailer, look for a lower rear end and/or upgrade the motor and it will be a little quitter.
