04-24-2023, 02:43 PM
I would rather up shift going down hill than need to downshift and can't.
I go down slow at least 5 below posted. When I see the tipping over truck sign I pay close attention.
I don't mind holding up traffic, my concern is all about not needing to do laundry at the bottom of the hill.
Take the first few slopes slowly and cautiously. A close eye on the RPM's while on flat level ground will tell you a lot about when the transmission wants to shift. Knowing that I try to keep the RPM's below that value on the downgrades. That allows me a quick downshift if I need it.
I too have been in second coming into Coeur d'Alene. Heavy traffic and it didn't feel right to pop into the left lane to pass. I figured the people in front had enough stress without me adding to it on their left.
I am never in a hurry driving the coach. The beverages will stay cool in the ice box.
I go down slow at least 5 below posted. When I see the tipping over truck sign I pay close attention.
I don't mind holding up traffic, my concern is all about not needing to do laundry at the bottom of the hill.
Take the first few slopes slowly and cautiously. A close eye on the RPM's while on flat level ground will tell you a lot about when the transmission wants to shift. Knowing that I try to keep the RPM's below that value on the downgrades. That allows me a quick downshift if I need it.
I too have been in second coming into Coeur d'Alene. Heavy traffic and it didn't feel right to pop into the left lane to pass. I figured the people in front had enough stress without me adding to it on their left.
I am never in a hurry driving the coach. The beverages will stay cool in the ice box.
1998 Coach 484
1997 Suzuki Sidekick toad.
Cheers.