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hankaye · 08-09-2012, 06:10 PM

Howdy All;

A previous poster mentioned using the "jack brake" feature.

One thing to remember with engine brakes ...They do not
communicate with the Trailer brakes. So be very careful when
the road is wet, icey and on down hill sections. The trailer at
times (of it's own choosing), will become impatient with the slow
moving vehicle in front of it (tow vehicle), and want to pass it.
Also known as a 'jack-knife' event.
Just thought I'd throw that out there for ya'll to ponder.
Now that's a white knuckle event...

hankaye

08-09-2012, 06:10 PM	#7
hankaye Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arrey, Posts: 2,368	Howdy All; A previous poster mentioned using the "jack brake" feature. One thing to remember with engine brakes ...They do not communicate with the Trailer brakes. So be very careful when the road is wet, icey and on down hill sections. The trailer at times (of it's own choosing), will become impatient with the slow moving vehicle in front of it (tow vehicle), and want to pass it. Also known as a 'jack-knife' event. Just thought I'd throw that out there for ya'll to ponder. Now that's a white knuckle event... hankaye __________________ Striving for a less complicated life since 1949 ... Home: 2008 Cougar 278 RKS T.V.: 2004 F-250 4X4, Level III BulletProofed , Detroit Tru-Track Differential (915A550) Dog: 2006 Border Collie (Rascal) aka Maximum fur dispersal unit. (08/04/2006 - 12/16/2017) RIP.