transamz9 wrote:
4x4ord wrote:
You're the first guy on this forum who bought a new Ram to admit that you're a bit confused??.....sorry I just couldn't help it. I only turn the exhaust brake on while towing. I seldom use tow haul. Often on steep grades I manually select the gear I want. I sometimes lock out 6th gear while towing at speeds below 65 mph. I'm not certain but I think my fuel economy may at times improve running in 5th vs 6th. (This will depend on gear ratios, travel speed and weight of the load.
The Ram exhaust brake set up is not as it is on the GM and Fords. It does take a little user input to get full potential out of it. Ram should do a little better job of teaching the buyers how to use it but that would mean that they would have to train the salesmen. Well, you know that ain't going to happen. LOL The EB in the RAM does a good job on it's own just like the GM and Ford but once you learn how to use it to it's fullest IMO the RAM is in a league of it's own. The only thing I wish they would do is give an optional heavy mode that would allow it to engage more when towing heavy but that would be a safety concern for people that are not experienced in using an engine brake on wet or slick services.
Yes, like in the HD Class 6-8 tractors, but they probably want to KIS for the general public. With the Class 6-8 you can select low-med-high or 2-4-6 cylinder braking.
