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11-11-2011, 10:59 AM
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Is it advisable to use Cruise Control while towing? I'm talking about on the open road,no traffic and no other reasons you wouldn't use it in other situations.
Thanks,
Dave
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11-11-2011, 11:03 AM
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Do it all the time.
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11-11-2011, 11:29 AM
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Sure, why not?
Set it and forget it.
Stay in the seat.
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11-11-2011, 11:45 AM
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I do all the time as well .
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11-11-2011, 11:46 AM
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Me too!
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11-11-2011, 05:59 PM
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Yep, all the time. Can watch the traffic and not worry about my speed creeping up, plus with the new GM Diesels they have a grade braking feature. With the cruise set it will let the speed increase 2 to 3 MPH above the setting, then it will start down shifting to slow the rig. Love it
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11-11-2011, 06:13 PM
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Yep, do it also most of the time. Just turn it off if raining, in heavy traffic or uphill. 
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11-11-2011, 06:42 PM
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No reason not to----that I can think of---I do it.
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11-11-2011, 06:43 PM
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That's why it's there.
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11-11-2011, 06:49 PM
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The instruction manual says NO.. However I'm like the rest of the respondants,
Do it all the time (or did, currently I have nothing to tow) both in my trailer days and now that I'm in a class A.
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11-11-2011, 09:41 PM
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I use mine in conditions you describe.
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11-12-2011, 12:34 PM
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I found out on my F-350 diesel I got better mpg with it off. It seemed like every little grade it would downshift. I got 9 mpg. with it on and 11 mpg with it off. The truck will slow down 3 -5 mph on a small grade but I don't let it down shift. I really liked the cruse on my MoHo but the truck pulling the 5th doesn't cut it.
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11-12-2011, 01:26 PM
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Due to a old leg injury, I cannot operate any vehicle with a gas pedal for very long. Cruise is my friend!
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11-12-2011, 01:45 PM
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Thanks everyone! I'm new to pulling a trailer and just wanted to see what others do.
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