ZF6 Manual Transmission 4x4 F250 Power Stroke
I'm hoping I can get an answer to the question of backing my 12,000 LB 5th wheel with my 4x4 F250 manual shift. What happens, if I'm backing on an incline into a RV site slowly, I get all kinds of noi...
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So as a driver of a manual 5 speed, I would say more or less normal!
I needed to back into the last two spots up hill with our 11,000# 5er. Reverse is geared higher than granny low and 2nd gear on a manual.
I can't maneuver while rolling at idle in reverse, requires a little slippage of the clutch. That would be the first issue a little chatter, that can shake a lot of things, mine is a little worse as I have a DD clutch. The other would likely be a little axle wrap. Put in low range and unlock the hubs. I can't yet do that with my Ram, getting a 2 Low kit very soon.
I needed to back into the last two spots up hill with our 11,000# 5er. Reverse is geared higher than granny low and 2nd gear on a manual.
I can't maneuver while rolling at idle in reverse, requires a little slippage of the clutch. That would be the first issue a little chatter, that can shake a lot of things, mine is a little worse as I have a DD clutch. The other would likely be a little axle wrap. Put in low range and unlock the hubs. I can't yet do that with my Ram, getting a 2 Low kit very soon.
