Question Torque and Bras

[Boat Bum]

You would've got there eventually.

 

[Holdmybeer]

In bike riding, the 'peloton' leaders, that's the long line of riders drafting behind the leaders will deliberately not increase the speed before beginning a short climb so as to rob the bigger guys of the momentum advantage.

 

[fishslayer]

Thats what big trucks do too..it helps climbing with loads

 

[team bradfield]

Thats what big trucks do too..it helps climbing with loads

It's called driving, engine brake downhill, power pedal 3/4 way down for uphill

 

[fishslayer]

Driving with a load..you dont need a running start in a 400 hp car

 

[Holdmybeer]

Driving with a load..you dont need a running start in a 400 hp car

(F=ma)

 

[Chivobones]

Hi, I have two questions, we have a 2026 Holiday Rambler Admiral on the Ford F-53 Chasis with the 7.3L V8 engine.

1. We seem to be having trouble with the torque even when going up a slight incline, we arr not towing anything and we only have two people and minimum supplies. Did I mention we have less that 1,000 miles

2. can anyone help me find a reasonable priced grill bra for the coach I dont want to pay 900+ to cover an 18inch opening just to keep the bugs out of my engine compartment?

Thanks
Leemd

Hello. I have a 2020 Admiral 32S with the V-10/6-speed and do not seem to have that trouble. I would imagine the torque on the V-8 improved so maybe you are referring to the downshifts while using cruise control. I only have about 6K miles on mine and have only driven it 1/2 across the country (17 hours straight) to bring it home and one camping trip so far. What I did notice is that cruise control increased downshifts and was way worse in fuel consumption than me using the gas pedal with a light foot. When the cruise control would down shift, I would disengage and drive grades with a light foot until I was on level freeway. Maybe that is the issue you are dealing with.

(Off Topic here) Only issues I have has so far with the HR is PEX hose under kitchen cabinet rubs while the slide moves, this put a pin hole in the hose and caused a leak (fixed by Handyman at RV resort) so I will zip tie a clear hose over it for protection. I also noticed the lights in bedroom seemed to go dim. I found the rocker switch for lights is also a dimmer, so not a bug but a feature. So far I am happy with my purchase and hope you are too. Hope this helps.

 

[sanda]

I don't have your particular rig but towing my trailers when coming to a hill I manually down shift to approach the hill at a higher rpm