You should not rely on gauges while performing steep ascents, descents, or sideslopes.
The specs from a manufacturer on slopes are based on a smooth regular surface with predictable and consistent friction coefficients - not reality. A gauge will not help you, because the limits will vary greatly based on the surface, and irregularities on that surface. One small rock or dip under the right tire can change the position of your truck from the equivalent of a 30% grade to a 40% grade in an instant.
I am in the process of writing an article for the Spring '05 issue of Ultimate Hummers Magazine on steep ascents and descents; I won't be addressing sideslopes specifically, but many of the concepts still apply - specifically, I talk about identifying the fall line of the slope, staying off the brake if possible, and only left-foot braking as necessary.
Always have an escape route planned, and if you have doubts about the slope - stay off of it!
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by R2:
The H2 can do 35 degrees side slopes. You must have a some sort of guage at those levels. Never trust your gut when conditions get severe. know how to trust your guages.
Also notable is the question of weight.
R2
Front Locker, Stealth winch, 37" Super Swampers SSR,low center of gravity = Ultimate H2
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