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Use it whenever I can. It helps me stay alert when I concentrate on the road instead of my foot.
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2007 33.5' Arctic Fox Fifth Wheel used for full-timing for several years--now sold
2011 Hideout 23RKSWE that we now use for poking around local parks
2007 Chevy 3/4 ton diesel with Prodigy Brake Control
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07-11-2017, 01:01 PM
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Location: Nevada
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Originally Posted by B-O-B'03
Very nice 
The Cobra with be 15 in Sept, also low frills... it does have power windows and an in-dash, 6 CD changer + a sweet motor, that stock put 409 HP, 392 FT-LB to the tires...  under 80K miles though... Just my dry weather baby 
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Nice! My wife always wanted a Cobra.
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-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
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07-11-2017, 05:36 PM
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Use it all the time when safe to do so.
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07-11-2017, 05:46 PM
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I used it on my new unit that's larger than anything I've towed before in SIZE. Didn't like it. As other's have said you have more control not using it.
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07-11-2017, 05:59 PM
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Location: Western NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theeyres
Use it whenever I can. It helps me stay alert when I concentrate on the road instead of my foot.
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Me too. Eyes on the road and I know my speed is correct.
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2016 Passport 195RB
2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71 6.2L
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07-12-2017, 05:07 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Central San Joaguin Valley, CA
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Use ours as much as we can (our Ford is SO POWERFUL that it will run away with us like a stampeding horse  ). However, in rolling hills and/or curving mountain roads, I think it is better left off. I can anticipate the next upgrade/curve earlier than the computer can. Like any other tool, if you have it, why not use it?
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2018 Laredo 298 SRL
2011 F-250 SB Crew Cab 4x4 6.7L
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07-12-2017, 05:50 AM
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Location: Northeast Florida/Southeast Maine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsmith948
Use ours as much as we can [...] However, in rolling hills and/or curving mountain roads, I think it is better left off. I can anticipate the next upgrade/curve earlier than the computer can. Like any other tool, if you have it, why not use it? |
This sounds like how we use it, too. Although, going down a steep mountain grade it proves its worth; in tow haul mode it does a great job of keeping a reasonable speed (due to downshifting) without having to pump or ride the brakes. The speed can be fine-tuned with the cruise +/- control.
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2012 Ford F-250 Lariat Super Duty Crew Cab (gas 6.2 L, 3.73 gear ratio 2WD, 172" WB)
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07-12-2017, 06:08 AM
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Location: Lincoln, NE
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2 x ShacterShack. Exactly how and why we use ours. Always with caution though.
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07-12-2017, 06:38 AM
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Location: Northeast Florida/Southeast Maine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cardinal96ss
... Always with caution though.
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Oh yes!
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2012 Ford F-250 Lariat Super Duty Crew Cab (gas 6.2 L, 3.73 gear ratio 2WD, 172" WB)
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07-12-2017, 07:30 AM
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Location: Las Cruces
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Ahhhh, the beauty of an exhaust brake. In trucks that don't have one, the cruise control will use the transmission and downshift to control the speed
For trucks that have the exhaust brake, it will do the same thing, but use the exhaust brake in combination with the transmission to maintain speed. Additionally, trucks with the exhaust brake will act in the same fashion if the cruise is not being used. A tap of the brake will tell the computer what speed to hold and it will then use the exhaust brake and transmission to maintain, just like when the cruise control is being used. No riding the brake to maintain speed.
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2013 Alpine 3500RE
2019 Silverado 2500HD Duramax
U.S. Air Force Retired (25 yrs)
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07-13-2017, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Kamloops, BC
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read the owners manual, I know for my 14 super duty the tow haul mode work in conjunction with the cruse control to run the brake (turbo) and trans to maintain speed going down hill. the manual actually says to use the regular mode and cruse and not tow haul when out of the hills to increase the mileage.
Steve
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07-14-2017, 04:21 AM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Highland, IL
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My truck's cruise control works with tow/haul. It also works when restricting the gears with +/-... which comes in handy. I restrict my transmission to 4th or 5th a lot while towing.
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07-14-2017, 08:10 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
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I don't understand all the "caution" comments. If you're using the cruise control to slow or stop, if you have time hit the off button. If you have to stop NOW, hit the brakes like normal and the CC will turn off. Right?
So what is the concern?
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-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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07-14-2017, 09:58 AM
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Location: Gaylord
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Desert185
I don't understand all the "caution" comments. If you're using the cruise control to slow or stop, if you have time hit the off button. If you have to stop NOW, hit the brakes like normal and the CC will turn off. Right?
So what is the concern?
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METHINKS maybe the concern is using cruise control like autopilot... You know, getting up to fill the popcorn bowl while on the interstate with the cruise set to 65MPH.....  Some say as long as you're in the same room it's OK others say going to the bathroom (if you use your RV toilet) but not as far as the bedroom...... 
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2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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07-14-2017, 11:29 AM
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Location: Nevada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JRTJH
METHINKS maybe the concern is using cruise control like autopilot... You know, getting up to fill the popcorn bowl while on the interstate with the cruise set to 65MPH..... Some say as long as you're in the same room it's OK others say going to the bathroom (if you use your RV toilet) but not as far as the bedroom...... |
I can't imagine anyone on this forum thinking that is one of the purposes of cruise control. 
I could be wrong, though. 
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-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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07-14-2017, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: "Murvil, TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Desert185
I can't imagine anyone on this forum thinking that is one of the purposes of cruise control.
I could be wrong, though. |
I made up a saying several years ago, and it goes like this....
"Just remember, we are not only surrounded by idiots, we are most likely Outnumbered". The possibility exists.
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2016 F350 King Ranch Crew Cab Dually Diesel 4x4
2018 Grand Design Momentum 394M
2019 Can Am Spyder RT Limited (Phoenix Orange)
Excessive payload capacity is a wonderful thing
"If it ain't Fast....It ain't Fun"
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07-14-2017, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Waco, Tx
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My dad used to say... life is a series of tests designed to thin the herd... 
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2015 Ford F350 DRW 6.7 Diesel XL
2020 Avalanche 313 RS
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07-14-2017, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: "Murvil, TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi
My dad used to say... life is a series of tests designed to thin the herd... |
Your Dad was a wise and insightful man......so much truth there!
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2016 F350 King Ranch Crew Cab Dually Diesel 4x4
2018 Grand Design Momentum 394M
2019 Can Am Spyder RT Limited (Phoenix Orange)
Excessive payload capacity is a wonderful thing
"If it ain't Fast....It ain't Fun"
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07-14-2017, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Downey, Ca.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Outback 325BH
My truck's cruise control works with tow/haul. It also works when restricting the gears with +/-... which comes in handy. I restrict my transmission to 4th or 5th a lot while towing.
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GM product, correct ? If yes 6.2 with 3:73's ? My 5.3 only comes with 3:42's as being the shortest gear and I have to stay in 4th gear which the last gear (but not a full 1:1 ratio) before the OD's come in.
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07-14-2017, 05:36 PM
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Location: Kyle, Texas
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This is when I use it...
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