Van levelling, first or reverse?
- Thread starter MrOrk
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I'm just playing around with ChatGTP at the moment so I asked it your question. Here's what it said:
In general, reverse gear is shorter than first gear in most vehicles, including the VW T6. Reverse gear is designed to provide more torque and power at lower speeds, making it well-suited for situations such as driving up levelling ramps or manoeuvring in tight spaces. Therefore, it is generally recommended to use the reverse gear when driving up levelling ramps, as it will provide more control and power to tackle the incline. However, it's always a good idea to consult your vehicle's manual or reach out to a VW dealership to confirm the specific gear ratios and recommendations for your T6 model.
In general, reverse gear is shorter than first gear in most vehicles, including the VW T6. Reverse gear is designed to provide more torque and power at lower speeds, making it well-suited for situations such as driving up levelling ramps or manoeuvring in tight spaces. Therefore, it is generally recommended to use the reverse gear when driving up levelling ramps, as it will provide more control and power to tackle the incline. However, it's always a good idea to consult your vehicle's manual or reach out to a VW dealership to confirm the specific gear ratios and recommendations for your T6 model.
I've got a CFCA engined manual T6 and find either 1st or R quite OK for climbing ramps and as @DXX says neither can be relied on to hold so usually hold on foot brake whilst wife puts a chock under one of the wheels that aren't on a ramp. Having both front swivel seats using the hand brake is not an option.
Sounds very American, bull sh1t baffles brains with the last sentence being a total cop out.
MrOrk
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Seems legit lol
So if the rear of the van is higher than the front will you reverse up the ‘levelling’ ramps because reverse is a shorter gear?
Won’t you end up with the rear even higher?
Surely you drive which ever way suits the terrain.
Won’t you end up with the rear even higher?
Surely you drive which ever way suits the terrain.
Err... I think, in that situation, he's suggesting reversing with ramps under the front wheels?!
MrOrk
Member
That’s what I take from it. I agree, doesn’t sound right.
Looks like I’m going to have to find a car park and do some speed/RPM testing..
Excellent
Well, got curious if there is even a speed limiter when reversing? Quite some time ago stumbled across an old vehicle (Yamaha Grizzly 660) which had one - interestingly the implementation was to cut-off ignition so got some serious spluttering. Fortunately checked documentation before starting to disassemble...
Some T6 reversing related observations here
Rear Camera Speed Switching
hi, anyone know if there is a way of getting the camera to stay on however fast you reverse. The faster you go the camera turns off, just when you need it! Andy.
Well, another document which indeed contradicts the snippet posted above
Perhaps the workshop manual is missing an extra gearing (ratio) from reverse to output shaft (which actually reverses direction of rotation).
Agreed. I always thought reverse had a marginally higher ratio than first, but certainly not lower than second. Besides which, reverse should be better for the job because it's usually a straight-cut gear and therefore more efficient.
Loving chatGTP. The birthday card messages it's written for my Mrs are amazing. She thinks I've turned over a new leaf and gone all romantic
