Driving to Durango CO from Moab with a Fifth Wheel

[Meetravel]

Hello. We are going to drive to Durango with a 43 Fifth wheel Toy Hauler on HWY 160 and I am worried about the 6% steep downhill grade right before entering Durango.
Any experience anyone? are there spots to stop along that route to let brakes cool off?

Will appreciate any input on that. thank you

[Lwiddis]

Having “hot” brakes is driver error. Gear down and learn to stab. As cekkk said, six percent isn’t anything in the Rockies or Sierra.

[cekkk]

Six percent isn't that steep when you are in the Rockies. And you should not be worrying about hot brakes if you have the proper setup. You should be using exhaust brake or engine brake and a low gear. Save the brakes for when you need them, only applying them when your speed goes up beyond where you would like it.

I used to just shudder following cars or RVs with the brake lights on all the way down a hill. Your question is a good one what shows a lack of experience, not unusual. Most people never polish big rig through the mountains. Just do a lot more research and make sure you have a proper setup. Safety safety safety.