2012 Max Tow

[HBarlow]

No doubt but it shows DC is moving in that direction.

Not necessarily.

Chrysler's goal may be fuel economy with a transmission not intended for the HD trucks.

BTW, the Daimler in your "DC" abbreviation has been gone for several years now.

 

[RustyJC]

Looks like you have a similar setup what kind of mileage are you getting towing?

What is your combined wt?

I have the 350/650 Cummins (plenty of power for my purposes) and 4. 10 gears. That notwithstanding, our MS has a 16,000 lb GVWR, and we get around 10. 2 MPG @ 65 MPH on the Interstate when towing and 16-17 MPG unloaded @ 75 MPH. Not much different from our previous 2002 ETH/DEE dually with 4. 10s, other than the 2011 is turning 1612 RPM @ 60 MPH versus 2000 RPM @ 60 MPH for the 2002.



Rusty

 

[Cummins12V98]

I have the 350/650 Cummins (plenty of power for my purposes) and 4. 10 gears. That notwithstanding, our MS has a 16,000 lb GVWR, and we get around 10. 2 MPG @ 65 MPH on the Interstate when towing and 16-17 MPG unloaded @ 75 MPH. Not much different from our previous 2002 ETH/DEE dually with 4. 10s, other than the 2011 is turning 1612 RPM @ 60 MPH versus 2000 RPM @ 60 MPH for the 2002.



Rusty

I would say those are good numbers towing and solo. With 11,000 miles I am averaging 9. 5 @ 62 turnimg 1,400 rpm or so. Solo trip from San Diego to Palm Springs 17. 2 @ 70 non stio per display. When there is much of a grade coming up I hit 5th. My 5th gear is similar rpm to your 6th. 55 is my slowest on 6% grades in 3 rd. Mileage is improving. 27,000# combined. They must have added a bunch of wt to the newer MS.

 

[Yo Hoot]

Been using a Tekonsha controller on my 04 towing a 10,000 GVW Nash trailer. Guess I'm too dumb to understand something is wrong with it since it seems to work great for me.

 

[HBarlow]

Crap controllers like those made by Tekonsha are fine as long as you don't know the difference. If you ever try a BrakeSmart or MaxBrake you'll understand what dozens of us have been preaching.

 

[Yo Hoot]

Technically, why do the line sensing controllers work better? Just want to learn more about the engineering side of the systems.

 

[HBarlow]

I've explained here in these pages probably 100 times.

The controllers that tap into hydraulic line pressure feel precisely what the driver calls for with his right foot. The trailer brakes will respond precisely as the truck's brakes do, no delays, no surges, no weak or excessively strong brake application.

With a real brake controller you will soon forget about trailer braking. The truck and trailer will slow or STOP exactly as you direct with your right foot. No surprises, no disappointments.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I've explained here in these pages probably 100 times.



The controllers that tap into hydraulic line pressure feel precisely what the driver calls for with his right foot. The trailer brakes will respond precisely as the truck's brakes do, no delays, no surges, no weak or excessively strong brake application.



With a real brake controller you will soon forget about trailer braking. The truck and trailer will slow or STOP exactly as you direct with your right foot. No surprises, no disappointments.

Well sports fans that's explanation #101 on brake controllers from MrBarlow!



Just messin with ya Harvey.

 

[HBarlow]

Some members are apparently "unfamiliar" with the word SEARCH or how the function can be performed on most forums.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Some members are apparently "unfamiliar" with the word SEARCH or how the function can be performed on most forums.

Are you getting cranky Harvey?

 

[BILLUA]

I've explained here in these pages probably 100 times.



The controllers that tap into hydraulic line pressure feel precisely what the driver calls for with his right foot. The trailer brakes will respond precisely as the truck's brakes do, no delays, no surges, no weak or excessively strong brake application.



With a real brake controller you will soon forget about trailer braking. The truck and trailer will slow or STOP exactly as you direct with your right foot. No surprises, no disappointments.

Precisely what I love about my BrakeSmart!

 

[MannyC]

i use my left foot to apply the brakes... .