2012 Ram Exhaust/Engine brake question!
I am getting a "new to me" 2012 Ram 3500 to tow our 5er and I can't find any information about how the exhaust/engine brake works or is engaged or anything. I know in the older Dodge Rams there is a s...
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wilber1 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
My 11 with 68RFE and 15 with Aisin both have the up/down rocker with on the shifter. Work great!
You people really need to try selecting a gear when descending a grade that puts the rpm's in the high 2K range then hit cruise for the speed that you feel comfortable with. WITH EB and TH FULL on.
Tried it and didn't really like it. For one thing, I don't always want full EB when descending a hill and T/H tends to have the EB cycling in order to try and maintain a target speed. For another, having cruise control commanding the throttle when I am going downhill with a big load behind makes me feel uncomfortable.
Each to their own.
I agree to each his own. But remember the first time you used cruise control and came into a corner? It made you feel like you were speeding up.
Experiment is all I can suggest and have a open mind.
My combined is only 33k.
