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Old 02-23-2021, 10:49 AM   #136 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Isaac Zachary View Post
I've driven vehicles with over 30,000lbs over steep passes with less than 200hp. I wonder if there's a clear definition of what "underpowered" is or is it purely a personal point of view?
Same here from VW bugs with 50 hp(maybe) to 50 passenger schoolbusses to trucks at AGVWR. It's not a problem with going slowly up the hill, it's the eejuts in a hurry not thinking that is the problem. If you can maintain 5 above the posted speed limit, you have enough power, extra is just gravy.
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