We've towed a lot with diesel pushers and plan on towing with our LD (10 Subaru Forester, 3,500#). We will use our ReadyBrake for toad braking.
I took off the tires today to check the brake pads (all really good) and got to thinking about towing and have a couple of questions:
* When descending a 6 or 8% grade, does the Tow/Haul device allow you to maintain a target speed or do you have to apply the brake pedal a lot?
* What is a typical RPM number when descending.
Thanks.
jor
I also use a ReadyBrake with my Jeep.
I gear down as much as I need to feel comfortable, using the brakes as little as possible. I don't mind being the pokey puppy. ;)
Not sure about the RPMs.
I gear down to descend at the same speed as I went up, so the RPM is about the same. If it does not sound like the engine is about to explode, drop it down lower. This way I don't need to use the brakes very much. This is the V10 engine.
When descending, I keep the RPMs at 4100 lower, it sounds as if the engine is going to explode but it is designed for high rpm operation, being equipped with overhead cams and small, lightweight pistons.
Let her spin!
Larry
I keep the RPMs at 4100 lower
That's what I need. Thanks. I am used to monitoring RPMs closely so I'm in familiar territory.
jor
I wouldn't worry about it too much since the computer limits rpms (by rev limiter) to around 5,250 rpm. Sure it gets loud, it is a high-rpm motor. Most of the noise is from the engine fan. Why a limit at 4,100 rpm?
Charles