OSUTRIKERS
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So, I?ve heard the entrance to the park is 10% grade. Just how long is the grade, 1/2 mile, a mile, ? My rig is class A, gas, so I guess it?s put in lowest gear.
My 1/2 mile estimate is a little short. You are correct, it is about 1 mile down the hill. I used Google Earth and Delorme Street Atlas to figure out where the hill starts and ends and found out it is indeed about 1 mileSargeW said:Down is the real issue, not up. I went down when I had a 5th wheel and a 3/4 ton diesel. Part way down was the first time I realized that my trailer brakes were worthless (on a brand new trailer). The trailer pushed me most of the way down the grade. Thank heaven for low gears and a exhaust brake. It's about a mile down with switchbacks and the grade you mentioned.
Make sure all of your brake equipment is in top notch condition. They will get a work out.
No worries, it is very easy to start at 5mph, and let the speed go up and move to a higher gear to what is comfortable for you and your rig.garyb1st said:At 5 mph, 1/2 mile feels like forever.