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02-21-2022, 02:40 PM
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I use an advanced cruise control system that not only maintains speed but adapts to maintain distance from vehicles in front. Also, BLIS which assists by indicating when a vehicle is in the lane to either side all the way back past the rear of my trailer. Plus many other little goodies which you can turn on or off.
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02-21-2022, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2021
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I use a system many of you may have which sits beside me and alerts me of any vehicles up the road that are braking.
It is loud and says "BRAKES!!"
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02-21-2022, 04:19 PM
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AKA: 'tiredTeacher
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Richmond, Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trawlerphil
Yup, all the time! Fords works better than the Tundra unit.
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The Tundra's cruise is problematic once the terrain becomes hilly, for sure.
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2010 Tundra 4X4 5.7L V8
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02-21-2022, 07:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Waukee, IA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by distracto
I use a system many of you may have which sits beside me and alerts me of any vehicles up the road that are braking.
It is loud and says "BRAKES!!"
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I have one of those too! 
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02-21-2022, 07:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Toronto
Posts: 436
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Funnily enough my forward warning system will try the brakes on the passenger side. . . it is amusing to watch . . . 
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02-21-2022, 08:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
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Put transmission in tow/haul mode, set the cruise and roll.
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02-21-2022, 09:01 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandoni
Funnily enough my forward warning system will try the brakes on the passenger side. . . it is amusing to watch . . .
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Ha-ha... mine too.
And if her pedals don't start slowing us down quickly enough to suit, then she's grabbing for the console and armrest and screaming "turn signal" or "brake lights"... all the while, the object in front of us is still 1/2 mile ahead and has safely turned off long before I ever left off the gas.
The perspective must be way different on the right side of the vehicle.
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02-21-2022, 09:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Dade City Florida
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Yes, to Adaptive Cruse Control and Lane-Keeping System. Only on highways that permit it's safe use.
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02-22-2022, 12:09 AM
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Open Space Wanted
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: X
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Quote:
Originally Posted by distracto
I use a system many of you may have which sits beside me and alerts me of any vehicles up the road that are braking.
It is loud and says "BRAKES!!"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
Ha-ha... mine too.
And if her pedals don't start slowing us down quickly enough to suit, then she's grabbing for the console and armrest and screaming "turn signal" or "brake lights"... all the while, the object in front of us is still 1/2 mile ahead and has safely turned off long before I ever left off the gas.
The perspective must be way different on the right side of the vehicle.
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My spouse uses the passenger foot break, leans back and grabs on the the OS handle. It was much more fun when drifting in the Challenger.
Only time I use adaptive cruise is when towing and it adjusts speed/brake as needed without intervention.
My vehicle will stop after the low flying object warning light and audibles sound if I don't brake. Tested but without an RV in tow.
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02-22-2022, 06:51 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Maurice, LA
Posts: 4,095
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimenez61
Hello all. I have a 2021 Freedom Express 19 RBS. Pulling it with a 2021 Chevy Silverado RST with towing package. Pulls up to 9700 pounds. Travel Trailer is about 5500 now. Pulling g with a E2 distribution hitch. Actually don't feel travel trailer when Pulling it.
My question. Do any of you use tje cruise control while Pulling your travel trailer on the highway.
Thanks all and have a great weekend
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On only one occasion do I use Cruise Control..............when the wheels on the Truck/Camper are turning
Well not in heavy traffic but mostly it is activated.
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02-22-2022, 03:41 PM
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Paul & Dianne
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: NH
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All the time. I love the cruise control when towing; it is hard to keep a constant speed with the 5er on behind if I have to do it manually on the highway. It's a lot less fatiguing to let the CC do it. The only thing is, on hilly roads I lock out sixth else I lose 5+ on the uphills before the cruise kicks in and tries to get back to setpoint. This pisses off other drivers, especially truckers LOL.
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02-24-2022, 07:12 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 14
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Always!
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02-24-2022, 07:12 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
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Like others who have mentioned adaptive cruise control, my Ram 3500 has that and I've used it with our 5ver on two-lane highways, going through small towns, letting it slow us down to follow other traffic, then back up to speed outside of town. It works great in conjunction with the exhaust brake.
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02-24-2022, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Fort Peck Lake, MT
Posts: 168
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I use cruise control and tow haul mode on dry highways with 10 to 15 mph winds . Our Suburban gets 2 mpg better than with it over my driving it. Has worked well for over 35,000 miles. Flagstaff 27 RLWS
trailer.
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02-24-2022, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Suffolk, Va.
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I always use cruise control except on ice or show. Cruise control along with tow haul and engine brake are a great combination on level roads and mountains.
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'18 Cedar Creek Champagne 38EL - '17 Ford F350 Lariat DRW w/Reese hitch - TST 507 Color TPMS - Garmin RV 770 LMT GPS
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02-24-2022, 07:28 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 48
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Growing up on a farm I was taught to never use the cruise control while towing. You will shift your transmission to death. Especially don’t use it in hills.
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02-24-2022, 07:29 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Indiana
Posts: 82
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Guess I am the lone wolf here. I prefer not using cc especially in hilly areas. I have a 2019 FBS with a 2018 F150 5.0. Don’t really sense the load.
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02-24-2022, 07:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 131
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimenez61
Hello all. I have a 2021 Freedom Express 19 RBS. Pulling it with a 2021 Chevy Silverado RST with towing package. Pulls up to 9700 pounds. Travel Trailer is about 5500 now. Pulling g with a E2 distribution hitch. Actually don't feel travel trailer when Pulling it.
My question. Do any of you use tje cruise control while Pulling your travel trailer on the highway.
Thanks all and have a great weekend
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All the time! 2020 37’ Flagstaff behind my 2011 F250 diesel. Up and down the road and 14.5mph!
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02-24-2022, 07:35 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 95
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I use cruise along with tow/haul every time I tow as long as weather permits. I also have the audible brake alarm and the right hand braking system. 
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2019 Ram 3500 DRW/crew cab/4x4/long box
2019 Cedar Creek Hathaway 38FLX
Full timers since May 2019
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02-24-2022, 07:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 9
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Don't like using in steep up and down,,also have BRAKE alert system
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