rickeieio Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 I have two trucks, both with the same Eaton 10 spd,. but the work truck (Mack) is manual, while the RV puller (Volvo) is automated, The first couple years we had the Volvo, I ran it in manual mode, as I didn't trust the auto-shift function, Then when we went to Alaska, I decided to give it a fair shake. There's no going back. While I still used the manual mode occasionally to keep the tranny from shifting too much on grades, I pretty much stays in auto. The reason diesels have so many gears is because the rpm spread is much less. My gas engine truck has a working spread of good power from 1000 rpm to 5500 rpm. A big diesel typically would have usable power from 1200 rpm to about 2000 rpm. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylve Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Thanks for the replies everyone, my next time back here will most likely be once I get the hdt. I'm planning on buying the hdt in a few months, and then I'll buy a trailer once the truck is all set up. Happy camping to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 May good fortune be with you as you move into the RV lifestyle! Do drop by from time to time to keep us posted, even if you don't need to ask any questions. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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