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bigbob7777 · 03-12-2006, 04:11 AM

Hi all,

My mife and I just started full-timing and have a 2005 Dodge 3500 DRW, 3.73, automatic. We are heading out west in 3 weeks and will hit the mountains in Or, Wa, Wy, MN, CO and Canada.

We tow a 3500rl and our GCVW is EXACTLY 21000 lbs (certified). I can't seem to get a good consensus to several questions about an exhaust brake.

1. Will it void the warranty? We only have 15k miles on the truck.
2. Do we really need it? Does the tow/haul work well?
3. If we don't get it, will prudent towing work just as well? By this, I mean: downshifting at the top of the hill, braking hard to slow alot (not riding the brakes); so as not to overheat the brakes.

I really respect all of your input because I know many of you do the very same thing we are just starting to do.

PLease, any/all input is welcome and appreciated.

bob

03-12-2006, 04:11 AM	#1
bigbob7777 Montana Fan Join Date: May 2005 Location: Posts: 140 M.O.C. #3701	PLease help with Exhaust Brake Hi all, My mife and I just started full-timing and have a 2005 Dodge 3500 DRW, 3.73, automatic. We are heading out west in 3 weeks and will hit the mountains in Or, Wa, Wy, MN, CO and Canada. We tow a 3500rl and our GCVW is EXACTLY 21000 lbs (certified). I can't seem to get a good consensus to several questions about an exhaust brake. 1. Will it void the warranty? We only have 15k miles on the truck. 2. Do we really need it? Does the tow/haul work well? 3. If we don't get it, will prudent towing work just as well? By this, I mean: downshifting at the top of the hill, braking hard to slow alot (not riding the brakes); so as not to overheat the brakes. I really respect all of your input because I know many of you do the very same thing we are just starting to do. PLease, any/all input is welcome and appreciated. bob