Jan-02-2023 01:09 PM
Jan-04-2023 10:57 PM
StarkNaked wrote:
Answers:
No, I do not have a tow mode. I do have an overdrive on/off switch on the shifter.
No, I do not ride the brakes. I brake firmly and release and coast.
Yes, this section works out to 4.356% grade. But it's still 10 miles of a 4.356% grade.
Once again, I was not asking how to drive in the mountains. I was not aware of the grade or the distance until after I was already on it. And there are only a few places to pull off in those 10 miles.
The question I asked was: Which route would you take to get to Yosemite Valley from I-5 Southbound?
The one that is shorter, but climbs to over 6300 ft. (Hwy 120).
Or the longer route that never goes over 4000 ft. and only takes about 25 - 30 minutes longer. (Hwy 140).
Jan-04-2023 03:19 PM
Jan-04-2023 03:19 PM
lane hog wrote:
Well.... two people have already answered take the detour vs. the climb and another said it's a wash.
One thing I've learned in 20 years here is never volunteer too much information when asking for advice. Saying things like "I really smoked my brakes in the mountains" is guaranteed to open yourself up to unsolicited advice.
If you really want to have fun and see reactions, admit that you tow a 39' fifth wheel with a half-ton over in the Towing forums... 😉
Jan-04-2023 02:52 PM
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Jan-02-2023 05:25 PM
Several of you asked about downshifting. No, I did not.
Jan-02-2023 03:32 PM
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