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fulltimedreamer · 04-01-2007, 04:08 PM

David,

We have pulled our TT over the mountains between Cherokee and Gatlinburg many times. The F250 is able to pull through the climb with plenty of power left over. There may be a couple of outcroppings on some of the outside curves that are a little close, but I just make those curves a little long and ride the yellow line. On the downward side I just take it out of overdrive and gear down to 2nd for the really steep grades to keep the brakes cooled. It would be nice to have an engine brake but I don't travel enough in mountains to warrant the expense.

I don't think you will have any problems and the drive is beautiful!!

P.S. Tell Shirley that Debbie just copied her recipe for the strawberry pie. I think I'll be the benficiary tomorrow!!

04-01-2007, 04:08 PM	#5
fulltimedreamer Montana Master Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cumming Posts: 2,820 M.O.C. #919	David, We have pulled our TT over the mountains between Cherokee and Gatlinburg many times. The F250 is able to pull through the climb with plenty of power left over. There may be a couple of outcroppings on some of the outside curves that are a little close, but I just make those curves a little long and ride the yellow line. On the downward side I just take it out of overdrive and gear down to 2nd for the really steep grades to keep the brakes cooled. It would be nice to have an engine brake but I don't travel enough in mountains to warrant the expense. I don't think you will have any problems and the drive is beautiful!! P.S. Tell Shirley that Debbie just copied her recipe for the strawberry pie. I think I'll be the benficiary tomorrow!!