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Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-17-2014, 02:14 PM
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Posted By atom ant
I don't think its managing expectations as much...

I don't think its managing expectations as much as separating myth from fact.

If mine is broke, I want to know

If I succumbed to persuasive propaganda and the imaginations of novices, I'm OK...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-17-2014, 04:42 AM
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Posted By atom ant
Ah, that makes sense on the downshift only...

Ah,
that makes sense on the downshift only through 5 gears - didn't think of that.

On the bruising tissue - yes, if I have nothing on the back, the Tow/Haul will downshift rapidly and if you...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-17-2014, 12:33 AM
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Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
John, Excellent info! That said,...

John,

Excellent info!

That said, it may be a bit dated - it discusses a 5-speed transmission, and these have been 6-speed since 2010 anyway.

The "Tow Command" and "Integrated Brake...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-16-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
I won't anymore, I was testing the engine brake. ...

I won't anymore, I was testing the engine brake. Somewhere somebody said it doesn't kick in until 3500. From now on I'll just brake it.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-16-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
I was wondering exactly that! I chickened out at...

I was wondering exactly that! I chickened out at about 3800 rpm and braked.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-16-2014, 06:13 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
I don't think the Ford or Chevs make any noise.

I don't think the Ford or Chevs make any noise.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-15-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
Would love to!

Would love to!
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-15-2014, 08:28 PM
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Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
I've decided to only travel uphill, then I don't...

I've decided to only travel uphill, then I don't have to worry about it. :socool:
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-15-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
I agree - there has to be something to the hype...

I agree - there has to be something to the hype back in 2011 about built in engine braking on the Fords.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-15-2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
The F350 wide track option uses the wider F450...

The F350 wide track option uses the wider F450 front axles, fender and bumper flares to extend over the wider stance, and the 4.30 rear gears.

The result is the front wheels set closer to the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-15-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
OK Confusion again. This would imply that 2010...

OK Confusion again. This would imply that 2010 and earlier, and 2015 have VGT, but 2011-2014 have nothing? That would be inconsistent with the Ford brochure for 2011 below


ENGINE-EXHAUST...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-14-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
Matches my experiences. This is what the...

Matches my experiences.

This is what the 2011 Super Duty Brochure says:

ENGINE-EXHAUST BRAKING helps provide
better grade descent control with less brake
and transmission wear and...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-10-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
Ken - no Searay behind the Redwood :) too long. ...

Ken - no Searay behind the Redwood :) too long. We take 2 tow vehicles now, actually ever since the 2007 Montana 3400RL. That pic was my 2003 2955RL on Wolf Creek pass.

I think you are...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-10-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
Just looked through some similar discussion in...

Just looked through some similar discussion in the Ford Enthusiast forum as well. I think mine is working fine, I'm just not alone in thinking the feature is rather unremarkable on the Ford. Lots...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-10-2014, 04:35 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
I triple towed down from Eisenhower with my 7.3...

I triple towed down from Eisenhower with my 7.3 and it did as well as this one, as long as I shifted it down manually.

https://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1523/6528899/12657597/404953840.jpg

The...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-10-2014, 03:33 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
Well I'm certainly glad I didn't invest in an...

Well I'm certainly glad I didn't invest in an exhaust brake if this is as good as it gets. I would never miss it, not much different than my old 7.3.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-09-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
Ya I IM'd my buddy and he says his 2012 Dodge has...

Ya I IM'd my buddy and he says his 2012 Dodge has an factory exhaust brake, similar to the aftermarket type.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-09-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
The Dodge says it has a variable vane turbo, but...

The Dodge says it has a variable vane turbo, but doesn't necessariliy say that is what is used for the brake like Chevs do.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-09-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
If the engine can't hold back the rig to a...

If the engine can't hold back the rig to a desired speed, you can snub brake- letting the truck run up to the desired speed then braking hard to bring it 5-10 mph under that speed and allow it to...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-09-2014, 04:24 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
Ya I was wondering that too Dan. However it...

Ya I was wondering that too Dan. However it certainly is useable as is. I'm running heavy, and I can snub brake it like the old one on the really steep descents.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-08-2014, 05:02 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
OK, came back over the hill again today to get...

OK, came back over the hill again today to get home. Still nothing remarkable over what we had before...

Maybe because this one is so quiet :) Dory thought it felt like it was running away a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-07-2014, 01:40 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
I'll try it again tomorrow going the other way. ...

I'll try it again tomorrow going the other way. I was in tow haul, but didn't have the cruise set. There were times it seemed to hold well, other times it wanted to run well past 3500 rpm and I...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-06-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
OK, Took this rig over the divide on I-70...

OK,

Took this rig over the divide on I-70 yesterday, loaded to the max. I didn't notice anything different on descent than my 2008 6.4. They felt the same, in fact this one tended to pull a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-02-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
I need to get the other one off to get a number -...

I need to get the other one off to get a number - I got my fingers in those holes and gave it a few tugs and when it came off it sent me rolling across the campground. Definitely need something that...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-02-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,076
Posted By atom ant
Thanks John! Lost a hubcap on the rear...

Thanks John!

Lost a hubcap on the rear already - jee zoots - right at picture time with the Redwood :nonono:

That thing is (was) like a chrome trash can or Air Police helmet - feel bad...
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