Issues with new trucks. Hitches, Tow Mode, Regens

[uncle_bob]

Hi

.... another way to get it done:

Weld or glue the adapters to the shank of your hitch. Yes, this *is* a one way process. It does make pulling things in and out / getting them aligned a lot easier.

Bob

[RobdaSlob]

Originally Posted by uncle_bob

Hi

.... another way to get it done:

Weld or glue the adapters to the shank of your hitch. Yes, this *is* a one way process. It does make pulling things in and out / getting them aligned a lot easier.

Bob

This was not an option with my welding skills.

[uncle_bob]

Originally Posted by RobdaSlob

This was not an option with my welding skills.

Hi

Then epoxy it together instead. Make sure all the surfaces are clean and use a good grade of glue.

Bob

[Mollysdad]

Originally Posted by RivetED

crispyboy: good point, the newer 10 speeds (X speeds) are great for optimizing the rpms for torque and hp. The downshifting helps but I would miss engine braking.

Diesels, by design, have no engine braking. Zero, Nada.
Headed downhill, it may as well be in neutral.
So, engineers designed systems to put into the power train that simulate engine braking, the most popular in passenger vehicles is the 'exhaust flap'. A solenoid closes a flapper in the exhaust system, creating back pressure that feels like engine braking. Big semi's use a 'Jake brake' which changes the valve timing, as I understand it. That's why you get the annoying "Brrraaapppp" when a big rig is trying to slow.
Along with the exhaust flap the engine management also shifts down to 4th. This combination makes one feel secure that his diesel has engine braking.
Carry on.

[tjdonahoe]

Originally Posted by Mollysdad

Diesels, by design, have no engine braking. Zero, Nada.
Headed downhill, it may as well be in neutral.
So, engineers designed systems to put into the power train that simulate engine braking, the most popular in passenger vehicles is the 'exhaust flap'. A solenoid closes a flapper in the exhaust system, creating back pressure that feels like engine braking. Big semi's use a 'Jake brake' which changes the valve timing, as I understand it. That's why you get the annoying "Brrraaapppp" when a big rig is trying to slow.
Along with the exhaust flap the engine management also shifts down to 4th. This combination makes one feel secure that his diesel has engine braking.
Carry on.

……oh really…that is not quite how a jacobs engine brake works…..and the engine brake of the newer diesel pickups is a lot more than a flapper…it is in the turbo. …..the information is out there…and I like my cumalong engine brake….