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El Raton Mountain Pass- CO to NM

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by tlalokay, Aug 12, 2015.

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  1. Aug 12, 2015 #1
    tlalokay

    tlalokay Medium Load Member

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    Passed it this week with 44,000 lbs for the second time in my short career.

    It's confirmed- just leave the truck in 5th gear and turn the hazards on all the way to the top...
     
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  3. Aug 12, 2015 #2
    PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I went over Raton pass heavy last week. The old I shift did pretty good.
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2015 #3
    tlalokay

    tlalokay Medium Load Member

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    LOL @ "automated manual transmission". It's an auto transmission, just admit it.
     
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  5. Aug 13, 2015 #4
    PackRatTDI

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    Automatic transmissions have planetary gear sets and torque converters. The I shift has neither. :)
     
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  7. Aug 13, 2015 #5
    Big Don

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    Raton is one of the easier mountain passes in Colorado. It's the scales at Trinidad that are the PITA!
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2015 #6
    RetiredUSN

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    El Raton is pretty mild. Just go easy peasy.........all is good.
     
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  9. Aug 13, 2015 #7
    Stew209

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    5th gear, I never drop below 7th on any mountain pass.
     
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  10. Aug 13, 2015 #8
    tlalokay

    tlalokay Medium Load Member

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    Ewwww. Look at me... I have a good motor...
     
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  11. Aug 13, 2015 #9
    striker

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    went over it on Tuesday, but with 46,000 lbs it, hadn't been over it in some time, it was still as boring as I remember, only excitement is whether or not Raton scales are open
     
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  12. Aug 13, 2015 #10
    PackRatTDI

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    And if it's open, it's a game to see if that old man is awake or not.
     
    PackRatTDI, Aug 13, 2015
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