What I learned from hauling loads over the Rockies

The altitude really cuts into horsepower on long climbs.

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Ever try downshifting earlier than you think you need to? I found that keeping the RPMs up before the grade really steals your power helps a lot. It keeps you from bogging down completely when the air gets thin.

robinson.max1d ago

Yeah I always waited too long and would lose all my momentum... tried downshifting way earlier last trip and it was a total game changer. Let the engine work while it's still strong instead of gasping for breath later. It really does keep you from that awful bogging down feeling.