Descending down a mountain
1st timer hauling North Carolina mountains. Little nervous about the descent on the way back to flat land. I will be towing my parents TT which is 7500lbs total weight. Give me any tips or pointer...
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opnspaces wrote:bud121156 wrote:Nvr2loud wrote:I'm still trying to figure this truck/towing out. This was my first trip. So, I shouldnt be too concerned with the high RPMs?bud121156 wrote:
I was more concerned about the engine turning ~4000 RPMs going up the mountain. I backed off, and kept the engine closer to 3000-3200 and was much more comfortable.
What engine do you have in your 1500?
I have the 5.3 in my 2011 Sierra and I try to keep it above 3000 RPM almost the entire time I tow. It produces peak HP at 5200 RPM and peak torque at 4000 RPM.
I find the transmission gets way too hot if the engine speed runs too low, and the fuel consumption goes way up when the engine speed runs too low.
To a point, no. but every engine can and will be damaged if you let it rev too high. Does your truck have a tachometer with a redline on it. If so then don't let it get into the red (I prefer to stay about 500 - 800 RPM away from red) you won't damage your engine.
New vehicles do have a rev limiter. It won't let you rev it into the danger zone with the gas pedal.
