When to downshift
Hi, I tow a approx. 6000lb trailer with a 03 Yukon xl 5.3, 3.73 gear. I took it for a drive today (middle NC) and it was in third, hit a small to medium hill (bump in the road to western people) at 2...
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old guy wrote:
why do people have to think they need to go up hill at fast as they go on the flats????? so you slowed down , big deal. it is easier on the tow vehicle if you just let it have it's own way. I pulled cabbage hill in eastern Oregon today and went up doing 40 to 45 mph. a little faster than the semi's and a nice easy ascent. another thing you need to know, and that is TT tires are rated at 65 mph tops, not 70
If the speed falls below about 50 then you are out of the power band and with only a 4 speed I am forced down to 1st and 30-35. Taking it easy on the hills is fine but 30 sucks.
