Jowalk911 wrote: BobGed, Thank you. most helpful and we're coming your way. Leaving Las Cruces, NM on May 11 and heading to Carson City, by way of Grand Canyon. Anything particular to look out for, if you know the route?
Joe Walker
Joe, If you're going to the Grand Canyon then I'm going to assume you'll be heading north through Las Vegas to get to Carson City. If that's the case then I would recommend Hwy 95 up to Fallon and then Hwy 50 over to Carson City. This is a very easy drive with no major climbs. Now the only problem with this route is that it is about 450 miles from Vegas to Carson City with very few RV parks. When we take this route we just drive straight through, however The Ramada Inn in Tonopah (about 1/2 way) does have some RV parking in the back with full hookups. Definitely nothing fancy, but I believe it's only about $19 per night. Phone number is (775) 482-9777.
Let me know if you need any info for parks around the Carson City area, or for something additional depending on where you're heading from here.
Start down a hill going slow and the trick is to find the gear that will hold it back without having to ride the brakes. Like I say start down in a lower gear and if it is too low you can upshift. Easier than trying to slow down and get into a lower gear when your brakes are overheated. After doing this a few times you will get the feel of it and be more confident in choosing the right gear. Good luck.
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Joe,
Here is what I have taught commercial & RV drivers for many years. As you start down a hill downshift one gear, if your speed increases five miles an hour in less then five seconds, use the brakes "firmly" to slow enough to go to the next lower gear. repeat these steps as low as you need to. Make sure you do not "ride" the brakes, just hit them enough to slow you down to a shift point and then take your foot all the way off. This way you should not heat up the brakes and be able to stay safely in control.
rvjer wrote: Joe,
Here is what I have taught commercial & RV drivers for many years. As you start down a hill downshift one gear, if your speed increases five miles an hour in less then five seconds, use the brakes "firmly" to slow enough to go to the next lower gear. repeat these steps as low as you need to. Make sure you do not "ride" the brakes, just hit them enough to slow you down to a shift point and then take your foot all the way off. This way you should not heat up the brakes and be able to stay safely in control.
This is the way to do it.
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