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06-13-2014, 08:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Banks Speedbrake
Does anyone here use the Banks Speedbrake? If so, pros and cons? I'd like to add some braking power, but don't want to go the disc brake route on the trailer just yet.
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
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06-13-2014, 09:54 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Redlands
Posts: 460
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I have one (the one with the switch). We love it. Only downside we came up with was Chevy voiding my warranty. Fortunately we didn't have long left on it when that happened. 
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06-13-2014, 12:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
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I have a PacBrake PRXB that I installed 6 years ago on my 2007 5.9 Ram. Has worked flawlessly and love it. Use it most of the time whether towing or not.
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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06-13-2014, 01:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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06-13-2014, 02:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Thanks for the link, Tom. Interesting reading. I'll dig into it and see if I can get it to work on an LMM.
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
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06-14-2014, 07:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
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sambam, there was an article in Aug 2012 Trailer Life that featured the BD Diesel's Controller that was a great write-up! Price was $695. Works on 2004 1/2 and newer Duramaxes. If you want the copy that I have, give me a PM with your address and I will send it to you in the mail. John
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06-14-2014, 02:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Centerville
Posts: 1,350
M.O.C. #9051
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[quote]Originally posted by WeBeFulltime
I have a PacBrake PRXB that I installed 6 years ago on my 2007 5.9 Ram. Has worked flawlessly and love it. Use it most of the time whether towing or not.
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06-15-2014, 04:55 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Blackduck
Posts: 315
M.O.C. #12753
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I had my ECM custom tuned by Duramaxtuner. It uses the factory variable vane turbo to act as an exhaust brake when needed, just like the new 2011+ models. It works great and there are no extra parts needed. In combination with the Allison transmission it is extremely effective. Installation is much easier also.
Many programmers also add this feature if you chose the Heavy Tow mode. The reprorgramed ECM is still a much better way to go. They allow you switch on the fly capability rather than having to shut down every time you want to change the tuning. Its worth looking into..
www.duramaxtuner.com
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06-16-2014, 02:44 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Blackduck
Posts: 315
M.O.C. #12753
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06-18-2014, 07:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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I have the Banks Speed Brake on my 2004.5 Duramax. Just arrived at the 7 Feathers Rally today and boy am I glad I invested in the speed brake. Went through lots of hills getting here. On many of the decents I didn't even use the foot brake. I have no ties to Banks, just a happy customer!
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2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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06-18-2014, 07:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Good to read that those who have the Speed Brake are happy with it. It's still an option along with these other suggestions. Guess I have some research to do. Thanks everyone!
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
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07-12-2014, 07:27 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: rockaway
Posts: 63
M.O.C. #13901
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hello,
I have the banks speed brake on my 2007.5 gmc sierra ,LMM. I have a 2014 Montana which weights in at 14,800 fully loaded. I would never drive without that speed brake again. its the greatest thing going.
I think I paid $349.00 for it. I didn't want the dash display, I just got the switch. It has 4 settings on the switch and I always use number 2 and it holds me back on any hill I come to.never needed number 3,4. hopes this helps with your decision.
happy and safe camping season.
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