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Old 09-15-2016, 08:07 PM   #1
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Been some posts on down hill grades in the past. Branson MO has hit the jack pot, steepest I have ever seen: MO265 rt to MO376, and hang on, actually did this today. DW got the picture as we passed.
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Wow, that is steep. I assume this is on a main road. How long is the hill?

I know we have a few steep grades here on our neighborhood, but noton a main road.
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That beats me - the entrance/exit to Laguna Seca Raceway (campground) - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Hope you have a diesel with the exhaust brake!
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Hope you have a diesel with the exhaust brake!
The first time no - Class C towing my car. Second time yes - truck towing my trailer.
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My eyes popped out of my head when I saw that first sign. Geez, talk about scary! I sure would not want to take any RV down those hills.
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Wow, that is steep. I assume this is on a main road. How long is the hill?
4/10's mile down till it starts to flatten. No exhaust brake, just geared down the automatic 7.3 diesel.
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Sounds like a fun ride down on my bicycle
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