Is there anything different about driving in the mountains besides steep hills? I'm taking a trip in the morning to the NC/TN mountains and wa wondering if theres anything diff about it? does the truck run dif?

 

Well

As you mentioned there are hills. Lots of hills' but a hill up means a hill down
Depends what the climate is like, I noticed you are from North Carolina but I have no idea what the weathers like there lol.
The engine might perform differently because of the pressure. But im not sure.

Other than that it sounds like a great trip!

Enjoy it!

 

Well the higher you go, the less air so dont push your truck. Watch the temp. Try and keep the rpms low under 4k but dont bog it.

Just be easy on her. lol.

 

sorry for the mediocre information, but hills are hills. altitude and elevation are the both the same. but....
like always, if you're going to be travelling uphill grades, a check of the differentials, transimission and transfer case should be done.
also, any long distance travel should be started with an oil change (my opinion), or at least have the oil changed at the proper interval.

 

Mountain driving can also involve tight curves and narrow roads as you wind your way up and down. Try to slow down before you get into a curve, not while you're in it. Braking traction is much better in a straight line. I hate using a slow vehicle turnout to let people pass, but people riding my bumper makes me nervous and distracted, and I'd rather concentrate on whats ahead than behind. Its fun to weave in and out of the turns though, so enjoy!

 

Not trying to be funny, but NC and Tenn really don't have any mountains that should cause you any problems. Even the highest are still low elevation. You shouldn't have any major performance issues. I live in Colorado and here the altitude can cause some issues like vapor lock in hot weather. The main thing that you want to remember is to let your tranny do the work for you. Drop down a gear on the uphill so that you arent lugging the engine and on the downhill downshift to whatever gear allows you to stay off the brakes.

 

don't be hatin the east coast mountains. it's all we have, and there beautiful none the less. back on topic- as long as you truck is in good condition you should be good to go. take pics and have fun