towing thru the mountains
We will take our long awaited journey next week across the US. I would like to ask for some pointers towing our 4500 lb jeep behind our 36 ft. gas ( 2003 workhorse chassis ) Motor home . How hard are...
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mama.sylvia wrote:
> What number of vehicles behind you do locals consider reasonable to use a turn-out?
Out here it is generally regulated by state law. I'm ashamed to say I don't know for sure what Wyoming's limit is but probably 4-5.
ETA: those of you who say to use a lower gear or use 2nd gear, how do you do that? My class A has an automatic transmission. I have to climb (or drop) between 6500' to 6000' whenever I drive it into town to have work done. Haven't had any problems yet but I also haven't tackled the 5% grade from the summit to Laramie yet. (Driving a motorhome over the Snowy Range Scenic Byway is an experience not to be missed!)
Just like in your car, the shift lever is manually moved down to the 2, 1, or L position and in an RV's case, it's most always gonna be L. This is most important for going down and for not riding or pumping the brakes. One should hold down hard until is slows a good bit and then let up. Hopefully L will hold it back and the ideal situation, even it you need to give it a little throttle now and then.
