Exhaust Brake on an Automatic for towing

Exhaust Brake on an Automatic for towing

05-12-2003, 11:57 AM

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Exhaust Brake on an Automatic for towing

I am buying a 25ft Airstream travel trailer to tow behind my CTD. The trailer weighs about 6400lbs. My truck is an automatic and I wanted to get some input from more experienced towers about the desirablity of having an exhaust brake for safety and brake/driveline longevity reasons. I have read articles tho (I think by Bill Kondalay among others) that seem to indicate that exhaust brakes are not a good idea on the automatics.

Will I need one? Has anybody with this setup had problems? Any other insight appreciated.

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2001 2500 CTD SLT Quad, Auto, 4.10 4x2 Short Bed, Trailer/Camper Pkg,Line-X,EZ,AFE Proguard 7,Mag-Hytec,Bomb tool tray, Husky Dash Kit, Cummins/Dodge mud flaps, Geno's Alum.Fuel Door, Di_pricol gauges. Fleetguard filters, Delo 400 oil, Rotella DFA, Fleetguard ES Complet EG Premix coolant.

Towed: 25' Airstream Safari LS

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