Fear of Driving to the Mountains
I was hoping for any kind of tips for mountain driving. Basically I've read that driving a large motorhome on winding mountain roads is a challenge that can cause overheating, brake issues (overheatin...
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We camp in the Rockies and do a lot of steep climbs and descents every trip.
First thing is it isn't a race. If you feel like the cars are piling up behind you find a safe place to pull over and let them by. Never let them push into going faster.
Second The warning sign with a speed listed before each curve, you want to be doing that speed or slower BEFORE you enter the curve.
Third is I hardly touch the brakes. As I crest a hill I let off the gas and let the rig slow itself so I can downshift and let the tranny take us down. I never get going faster than the next warning sign because I'll just have to slow it down again.
Once you get use to your rig you will know at what speed a gear will hold you to in a descent. For us second will hold us to 45 mph on the steepest descent. It gets used a lot because the warning signs on the curves are often 45.
Last thing is if you or the rig is being pushed too much, don't force it, take a break. There are many rest areas, scenic over looks and places to spend your money along the way. Resting every so often will make it a much better trip. After you have done it once or twice you will find it is no big deal.
First thing is it isn't a race. If you feel like the cars are piling up behind you find a safe place to pull over and let them by. Never let them push into going faster.
Second The warning sign with a speed listed before each curve, you want to be doing that speed or slower BEFORE you enter the curve.
Third is I hardly touch the brakes. As I crest a hill I let off the gas and let the rig slow itself so I can downshift and let the tranny take us down. I never get going faster than the next warning sign because I'll just have to slow it down again.
Once you get use to your rig you will know at what speed a gear will hold you to in a descent. For us second will hold us to 45 mph on the steepest descent. It gets used a lot because the warning signs on the curves are often 45.
Last thing is if you or the rig is being pushed too much, don't force it, take a break. There are many rest areas, scenic over looks and places to spend your money along the way. Resting every so often will make it a much better trip. After you have done it once or twice you will find it is no big deal.
