<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hummer Man:
The best guages are oil filled and should not be disturbed by the "BUMPS & RATTLES".<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
You be de Hummer Man! You can drive your Hummer on a wickedly steep slope, steering a path around obstacles and at the same time watch that little gauge mounted over your mirror? Wow, you're not just a genius --- you are super-human...
I have trouble chewing gum and using a winch at the same time...
Analog gauges are inherently difficult to "accurately" read. This "liquid filled" gauge that you tout is definitely no exception. Sitting still, can you tell exactly what degree of slope you are on? Okay, now, translate that into percentage of slope. Now drive forward. Hope that slope is smooth or else the liquid filled gauge WILL fluctuate.
IMHO by the time you realize that you have exceeded the maximum slope while intently studying your little gauge, you will usually be able to easily confirm it by the amount of roll-over damage to your vehicle...
FWIW, your last remark about using your "feelings" to determine when to ease off seems more sensible than reading that tiny gauge...
Off-roading sure is fun!
Ed