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Old 02-05-2016, 02:36 PM   #41
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I generally use the cruise but also use the accelerator to pick up a few mph before hitting a hill if it looks likely that it won't be able to maintain speed all the way to the top without shifting out of top gear. If the hill is steep enough, by the time the cruise figures out it needs to downshift, the speed has dropped enough that I would be annoyed if I were behind me. So I pick up a few mph approaching the hill so it will bleed off back to target just as I hit the top of the hill and it generally stays locked in OD all the way.
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Old 02-05-2016, 02:48 PM   #42
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I tow a 43' 5th wheel - about 16,000# with an F350 diesel dually. I find I get better mileage when towing with the cruise control off. Slight undulations on the "flats" will cause it to downshift a gear, and hills of course will cause the engine to try and rip its' guts out trying to maintain the set speed uphill. We are full-timers and cover maybe 15,000 miles per year throughout North America. I find my right foot is a lot better in regulating speeds with my rig.
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Old 02-05-2016, 03:12 PM   #43
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I use it from time to time depending on conditions...terrain and traffic for ex.....Nice to change your sitting position and give your foot a rest............J
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Old 02-05-2016, 04:03 PM   #44
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Same as this.

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I use it from time to time depending on conditions...terrain and traffic for ex.....
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Old 02-05-2016, 04:13 PM   #45
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Same as this.
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Old 02-05-2016, 04:28 PM   #46
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Average 6k plus mikes each year for the past 6. Always use cruise and tow haul. In hills and mountains always use exhaust brake to save disc brakes of tv and tt brakes. One thing I saw hinted at but not stated, was told never never use cruise in heavy rain or on roads with standing water pockets. If one drive wheel hits water pocket and other does not, cruise will most often favor the restricted wheel and speed up vehicle. Slip diff just adds to the issue. Great device to use in good road conditions. Safe trailering!
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Old 02-05-2016, 04:57 PM   #47
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My Toyota Sienna's manual specifies to never use the cruise control while towing. Just my $.02 worth.
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Old 02-05-2016, 05:14 PM   #48
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I use it from the time I hit the freeway to when I get off on my F350 dully. Only way to drive long distance. If its good for the truckers then its good for me.
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Old 02-05-2016, 05:41 PM   #49
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I use it all the time on interstate, keeps me at my desired speed of 60-62mpr. I use the tow-haul and engine brake and just let the Cummins do its thing.
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Old 02-05-2016, 05:58 PM   #50
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I use it flats or downhills, in good conditions.
If the cruise is going to shift for me- I take it off. If it will hold a gear, I leave it on.
I hate when the computer shifts for me in cruise.
Personal preference.
I have never had to rebuild a tranny.
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Old 02-05-2016, 07:02 PM   #51
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I use it as often as possible and take the truck out of tow/haul as often as possible, as well.

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Old 02-05-2016, 07:07 PM   #52
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With my previous gas engine, it only worked well on flat road and slight hills. I had to turn it off on the bigger hills.

With my current diesel engine I use it always except switchbacks that require slowing and accelerating. It will go up a 5-6% grade without slowing down with cruise on.

My current travel trailer is 7000 lbs, so this might change with the FW I will have soon.
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Old 02-05-2016, 07:13 PM   #53
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I could not use the Cruise with my previous gas burners, but with my RAM 3500 diesel just set it and ride. as a retired truck driver I would never use it in heavy traffic or bad weather I almost lost it on Ice. my current TT is a 12000# Cedar Creek that the RAM tows effortless.
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Old 02-05-2016, 07:39 PM   #54
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I use Tow & Haul all the time and use Cruise Control most of the time on the highway, especially on the interstate. So far no problem. I watch my trans temp gauge all the time.
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Old 02-05-2016, 07:53 PM   #55
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I use it on flat and gentle hills , when it shifts down i use drive until we are back to flats or down hill, I have a 05 duramax and 12k TT
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Old 02-05-2016, 08:17 PM   #56
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I have a diesel. It's not an issue. Always in cruise in tow haul mode. Turning about 1400 rpms at 60. 14 mpg.
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Old 02-05-2016, 08:19 PM   #57
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Old Dodge O/D button gets the workout....use cruise every chance I get...
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Old 02-05-2016, 09:05 PM   #58
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Thumbs up Using cruise control when towing.

I use it all the time when I am towing except in cities or congestion. I have a 2008 F250 4X4 Diesel and have 135000 + miles. Tow in OD and Tow/Haul mode. No problems yet with tranny, engine, or differential.
Before the 2008 F250 I had a 2001 F250 Diesel and had 150000 miles on it when I sold it and use the cruise all the time when towing. That being said for the pickups, I always paid close attention when I was using the cruise especially in hills with a lot of up and down situations. In the mountains I used it off and on depending.
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Old 02-05-2016, 09:13 PM   #59
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I have a 2012 Chevy 6.6 D.D. and when towing my 36' TH 17500 lb. always use Tow/haul and the cruise control and the exhaust brake. With it set up like this it will hold with in 5 mph up and down the hills. I set it at 65 mph, I tried it at 60 mph like on my 05, but I get better mileage at 65 then I do at 60. I have always used my cruise control on all of my vehicles, weather I am towing or not, it save me from getting tickets, my right foot gets heavy.
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Old 02-05-2016, 09:15 PM   #60
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With my 13 ram.. I always drive the speed limit.. At 70 and cruise / tow haul / exhaust break . I pull a solid 13 mph


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