Downgrades?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by ChiefNC, Mar 11, 2012.

  1. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    It's been along time since I drove thru any mountains.I don't miss em.I'll be a wouss and stick to flat land,lol.
     
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  3. Mommas_money_maker

    Mommas_money_maker Road Train Member

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    These are all some fun ones. I love the camera view on LOLO but it really doesnt do it justice unless you are driving it LOL
     
  4. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    None of those passes are worth it unless you are standing there looking out.

    And people wonder why I hate MN.
     
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  5. ChiefNC

    ChiefNC Bobtail Member

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    Didn't see any sign except for the exit was 9%. I descend on Black Mountain on I-40 every week along with I-26 which is 6% followedby 7% I believe and have no problems.
     
  6. ChiefNC

    ChiefNC Bobtail Member

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    I always go slower than the recommended speed. Hell I just go plain ol slow down anything steep lol.
     
  7. Mommas_money_maker

    Mommas_money_maker Road Train Member

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    If you come out west, make sure you are going slow and put those 4 ways on so folks know you are going slow.

    I have seen ppl smoking their brakes not even halfway down cabbage before and cabbage is one of the easier ones. It spooks a lot of drivers on a clear day as they can see all the way down to the bottom (headed westbound) and there has been many a truck that has never made it all the way down.
     
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  8. ChiefNC

    ChiefNC Bobtail Member

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    10/4. I always use my flashers when I'm going slow down the grades so I don't get rearended.
     
  9. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    considering flashers.....

    Would it be a good thing to put on a rotator on the back of your truck for slow moving as well.

    After working for the state, We just got to the point if we were working on the side of the road or going slow, a strobe was used and not the vehicle hazards....

    Just a question of curiosity....
     
  10. Mommas_money_maker

    Mommas_money_maker Road Train Member

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    This one could be very confusing as when I see these type of lights I am either looking for a highway worker or an oversize load. When I see 4 ways then its safe to assume the truck is going slow as they are either on a grade or having a mechanical issue.
     
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  11. TheRoadWarrior

    TheRoadWarrior rocking-n-rollin again

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    ahhhhhhh just do like i do....i haul balls down the hill....tires on fire...sliding sidways past the chicken coop...flaps retracted...lights flashing...4 ways blinking like strobes...left hand of the steering wheel and right hand on the cb....4 wheeler eater/ejecter down and locked in place....when i get to the bottom i straighten out and head to disney land and say i just went on the best E ticket ride ever...LOL J/K...out west here if your not sure of your self drop it into low before ya start down..flip on the jakes and 4 ways and take it easy and dont ride the brakes...
     
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