Grossing 77,220. 7th gear, Volvo Engine Brake on the Auto setting. Didn't have to touch my service brakes once.
Yeah I know the Check Engine Light is on, it's a Volvo, when is it NOT on.![]()
This is how you go down the Cabbage!
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by PackRatTDI, Aug 7, 2014.
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What no 4 ways on. What was the outside temp? +95F. Was your pyro below 900? Manifold pressure?
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4 ways were on.
Outside temp was about 88.
Pyro was under 500.
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I like the signs, probably 30-years-old or more, telling you how fast you can, cannot go, based on weight. By the way, my Acapulco Grill in Prairie du Chien has the Modelo Victoria. Very smooth, especially the first swig, but I like the Dos Equis Amber (ambar) better. More bite.
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Try a
Fresh Squeezed IPA
from Deschutes Brewery Bend,Or.
Do you know why it's called cabbage hill?
Ever stop in Pendelton Underground Bar or the tour.
Give us a tap on the horn if you roll through Redmond.
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When the key is in the "Off" position...
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The way I go down Cabbage is to drop a gear and turn the jake on max. If the jake ever fails then I will apply the service brake to drop as many gears as necessary to not need the service brake anymore. If lightning strikes twice and the service brake fails before I can do that, I will attempt to apply the parking brakes to stop and park on the shoulder. If all three of these braking methods fail, after a quick glance up at the sky to make sure an asteroid isn't about to fall on me (wouldn't want to miss that), then plan D kicks in and I will attempt to make it to a runaway ramp before tipping over.
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Ummm going down at 25 may not be the fastest way to the bottom

I used to drive that every two days for a month with my trainer . Some people hate it , I actually like going up and down cabbage. ...
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I go down a mountain like I did at Stevens when they didn't have engine brakes. So if the VEB goes out, I can still maintain control.
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Very good point Sir.....
I will just put the umbrella out the window and prey for the best
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