Exhaust or jake brake or neither?
How do I know if I have a jake brake, an exhaust brake or is it possible that we don't have either of these? We have a 2001 holiday rambler imperial with an Allison 3000 transmission. Am extremely...
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calewjohnson wrote:
Do these brakes need to be turned off when entering towns that have restrictions stating such, or is that for semi trucks? I have seen that in towns through Nevada and CA.
Cale
Like California with their 55mph towing law, many communities are changing the wording on their signs. Instead of "No Jake Brake", we're seeing more "No compression brakes" or "No engine brakes"...most,if not all those ordinances were written for UNMUFFLED ENGINE brakes not exhaust brakes or muffled engine brakes. They are different animals as they utilize different methods of slowing the coach. Most modern RVs utilize muffled engine brakes so it's a non issue..all they're really asking is that we be considerate of the neighborhoods.....Dennis
