Your blessing to the 18 speed instructional videos my dude. I haven't even got in a 18 speed yet and you make this clear enough to understand the process mentally. Blessings and big ups to your success in trucking.
You do the best instructional videos on upshifting and down shifting. You show the H/L range and actually using the splitter. Most talk about actions, but don’t actually explain and show action like you do. Thank a million & happy trails 🤠
What separates average from great drivers is attention to details. Awesome detailed video. Explanation is on point. Experienced drivers who share knowledge and wisdom is priceless! Great video and stay safe out there driver !!
Your explanation of the process of downshifting with the spliter is very comprehensible . I am a truck driver and that's how it's done! You may want to point out the different types of spliters, not just the 18 speed (grey splitter )but also 13 speed with( red splitter)and 13 speed (deep reduction blue splitter)
Fantastic video! As a newbee it takes time to sync your throttle foot with the up/down shifting. Day 5 with the 18 speed Pete day cab side dump trailer is tomorrow. Feel more confident now. Thank you for your help!
I haven't yet watched the full video but I've heard how well he's explaining everything. Thank you, the most helpful video I've found after hundreds of clicks on UA-cam
Your the best UA-camr to teach driving a 18 speed...i dont need to follow nobody else to learn to drive a 18 speed semi..with most of the UA-cam guys when you comment asking something they dont answe..but you seem like guy that will help
Honestly your video is the one helping me the most right now. A lot of other videos they are not driving or talking about the rpm’s let alone the reving. Shift pattern is simple.
I learned how to drive an 18 speed in a heavy wrecker. Best explanation by far. Better than the people who taught and not teach. As another comment stated- knowing how much of your foot to lift off of the throttle. As I found out tricky to do it when you have the engine brake on also. Coordination, practice, time and knowing your truck (sweet spot for RPM's).
Grandpa use to own a big rig. I was always amazed at how many gears he had to shift!😅 Even use to have bad dreams of me driving it and not being able to stop😂 Respect ✊
OUTSTANDING video my friend. I had my cdl back in 2010. I'm going to get it back and go otr. Just trying to brush up on things THANK YOU so much great video!
My man thanks best video of how to downshift. you definitely clear all my doubts about downshifting. Thanks keep it up. I just got my CDL I am about to start a job and it is a 18speed
You are awesome. Thanks for filming this video. It really helped me understand how to downshift and skip gears in an 18 speed transmission. Have a fantastic day 🙂.
My friend and I just graduated class and we’d like to see a demonstration of where the RPMs should be when downshifting. For example we were taught in a 10 speed felt like we were ready for the world until faced with the dilemma of job day and being turned down because we had to relearn what we were taught with 18 speed so can we get a demonstration of where your RPMs should be when downshifting please brotha thanks so much God Bless
So correct me if I’m wrong, so you got 4 gears and the splitter is 2 1st gears so 8 gears in the low range and another 8 gears in high range? I never driven a 18 before in my life, but I tried to understand how it works but you made it so simple
Thanks this helps a ton. I drive auto rn but want to want to eventually get my own truck and it will be either a 18 or 13. I don't have access to one rn but I practice in Truck simulator which isn't realistic and kinda crappy.
Thanks very good video was wandering whenever you do the reving for the downshift is it giving it gas or just reving it until you put it in the next gear ?
Bro,l watched your video on up shifting of gears and now the down shifting.you just clearify everything..l just want you to make a video on how to start a gear when truck is stationary stop and when pull over and about to go..thanks..
So basically in downshifting every gear, your starting in high and dropping down low. Basically the same way you upshift but now you're reversing the process to downshift
In your demonstration when you was dry shifting down,I noticed the high range shifter was down when you was in the last gear but you was driving you never once touched the high range until you got to the 5th gear
Great videos man again once again thank you I just have a question I’m a driver who refers to my RPMs on speed a lot I’m switching to a 13 speed can you make a video or something just to let me know what speeds I should be in for each gear upshifting and downshifting that would help me out tremendously I think I got it from your videos I think I learned a lot about shifting but just in case if I lose the gear I just want to know what speed I should be at and what gear that would help me out a lot man thank you
How do you start back from 1 (start over) if you accidentally messed with the splitter on a peterbilt and weren’t taught 18 speed. I only know how to drive a 10 speed, freightliner. Just started driving a peterbilt.
Great and precise instructions bro 🙏🏽 when youre splitting downshift, do you wait until youre at the bottom of the gear to rev it up? For example if im in 16th gear and want to split down, do i wait for the rpm to be in the 11 to 12 range before i throttle up?
great video i was wondering if you were splitting gears on down shift video took care of that question been driving 9 speed for 25 years going on drive test soon for new job 18 speed this help aton thanks
I am fresh out of truck driving school My 1st truck is a kenworth 2006 18 speed It was either this or go regional flat bed This job gets me home every night I am lost down shifting I don't know if I'm catching it at the right speed versus RPM I just watched your video I'm gonna try that The boss thinks I should be able to jump from a 21 freightliner 10 speed double clutching to this 18 gear kenworth Like no problem It's kicking my tail There is no comparison Any suggestions Would help
Best description I’ve heard so far. I’m going from auto to standard. Struggling with down shifting. Thank you
Hopefully you picked it up
@@Kilowatt_379 bro what states you live ?
I can’t stop watching his video I’m watching it almost every day once or twice. Can you believe that
Men you make the most clear explaning videos i had see, keep making them Thank you Bro
Thank you 🙏🏾
Your blessing to the 18 speed instructional videos my dude. I haven't even got in a 18 speed yet and you make this clear enough to understand the process mentally. Blessings and big ups to your success in trucking.
Watched a lot of videos to learn that how to do up n down shifting but all ended up with confusion, this is best description for anyone thanks mate
Thank you so much! This is the one and only video out there of how to split downshifting!! Awesome thanks a lot
Brother the best two videos on upshifting and downshifting an 18 are on your channel. Well done
I appreciate you brother 🤙🏾
I'm a first timer to his channel and yes both videos are well explained and camera well positioned..
@@howardnicholas1722 good deal brotherman
I couldn't agree more. I now know how to upshift and downshift an 18 speed ;-D
You do the best instructional videos on upshifting and down shifting. You show the H/L range and actually using the splitter. Most talk about actions, but don’t actually explain and show action like you do. Thank a million & happy trails 🤠
I appreciate your comment 🙏🏾 means a lot
What separates average from great drivers is attention to details. Awesome detailed video. Explanation is on point. Experienced drivers who share knowledge and wisdom is priceless! Great video and stay safe out there driver !!
Thanks for taking the time to break things down to where I (an automatic user) can understand way better how to shift a 18-speed.
Your explanation of the process of downshifting with the spliter is very comprehensible . I am a truck driver and that's how it's done! You may want to point out the different types of spliters, not just the 18 speed (grey splitter )but also 13 speed with( red splitter)and 13 speed (deep reduction blue splitter)
Fantastic video! As a newbee it takes time to sync your throttle foot with the up/down shifting. Day 5 with the 18 speed Pete day cab side dump trailer is tomorrow. Feel more confident now. Thank you for your help!
Also true. Can be more tricky with engine brake on
I haven't yet watched the full video but I've heard how well he's explaining everything. Thank you, the most helpful video I've found after hundreds of clicks on UA-cam
Sir,
That was an excellent lesson on 18 speed downshifting.
Very thorough and understandable.
Your the best UA-camr to teach driving a 18 speed...i dont need to follow nobody else to learn to drive a 18 speed semi..with most of the UA-cam guys when you comment asking something they dont answe..but you seem like guy that will help
Honestly your video is the one helping me the most right now. A lot of other videos they are not driving or talking about the rpm’s let alone the reving. Shift pattern is simple.
I learned how to drive an 18 speed in a heavy wrecker. Best explanation by far. Better than the people who taught and not teach. As another comment stated- knowing how much of your foot to lift off of the throttle. As I found out tricky to do it when you have the engine brake on also. Coordination, practice, time and knowing your truck (sweet spot for RPM's).
I just got a job driving a heavy wrecker and I’m also going to be driving a 18 speed for the first time. Watching all that I can prior
just turned me into a down shifting legend
I don't drive a truck but I'm a gear head and I dig your videos on driving these trucks ! 👍🏻🇺🇸
Thank you for helping me with down shifting and splitting gears!! This video is exactly what I needed. 😁
Thank you 🙏🏾
Dude this video is as good and well explained as your video on shifting an 18 speed. Great job bro
I appreciate you 🙏🏾
Thanks for the clear explanation you gave to me. Downshifting was kind of tricky but now I am goog to go. Again, thanks bro!
Thank you 🙏🏾
Great explanation on shifting an 18 speed. Made it so simple I even got it. Thanks my friend. Stay safe out there.
Grandpa use to own a big rig. I was always amazed at how many gears he had to shift!😅 Even use to have bad dreams of me driving it and not being able to stop😂 Respect ✊
Mr Watt my God almighty bless you for us
May u leave long to teach us more about trucking
Again sir, you have explained this very well. Can't wait to learn how to drive an 18 speed. I currently drive a 13 speed. Thank you
I recommend this video as the best video with great explanation ❤❤❤❤❤.
Thanks for your help. I have a class B but I am new to class A. I go in for my test in a few days. This is very helpful.
Good luck hope all went well
Great job explaining down shifting thank you for the video
OUTSTANDING video my friend. I had my cdl back in 2010. I'm going to get it back and go otr. Just trying to brush up on things THANK YOU so much great video!
My man thanks best video of how to downshift. you definitely clear all my doubts about downshifting. Thanks keep it up.
I just got my CDL I am about to start a job and it is a 18speed
Thank you and be safe 🙏🏾
@@Kilowatt_379 I need your help how will it go in the bobtail in a pb 567 2023 need help watching viedo
Great explanation, just subbed. Got CDL class in less than a month, trying to be ahead of the curve.
Going from 10 speed to 18. Looking to go O/O with a KW W900L. Learning on the fly.
You are awesome. Thanks for filming this video. It really helped me understand how to downshift and skip gears in an 18 speed transmission. Have a fantastic day 🙂.
Perfect downshift video! 🚚
THANK YOU SO MUCH! ILL BE DRIVING MY 1ST 18 SPEED TONIGHT.
Yes thank you most clear and nice truck sound !! 🤚🤚👆
Thank you
Look at you I'm happy you found your way now we have something to talk about at the Barbershop that weight looks good on you too!
You are one of the best. Sir
Very helpful videos man for shifting. I never learned how to drive a manual so this will greatly help me i just have to practice now lol
Thank you. Just started learning how to drive a 18 speed, this was really helpful!
Very good explanation man, thanks a lot.
bro u should be a truck instructor for sure u r the goat
I appreciate you 🙏🏾
thank you it was very helpful.
Mane please keep the videos coming, I’m trying to get my CDL license. Thanks for the videos again
This guy is a legend
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Very detailed explanation, thank you sir!
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My friend and I just graduated class and we’d like to see a demonstration of where the RPMs should be when downshifting. For example we were taught in a 10 speed felt like we were ready for the world until faced with the dilemma of job day and being turned down because we had to relearn what we were taught with 18 speed so can we get a demonstration of where your RPMs should be when downshifting please brotha thanks so much God Bless
Great Job Bro And Always Wear That Seat Belt Thats The First Thing My Grandson Notice.
Bro you are rite🔥🔥🔥🔥 they is to know the gear for the speed you are going.
Excellent video,Excellent driver 👏 👍 👌 😀 🙌
So correct me if I’m wrong, so you got 4 gears and the splitter is 2 1st gears so 8 gears in the low range and another 8 gears in high range? I never driven a 18 before in my life, but I tried to understand how it works but you made it so simple
Yes.. 4 gears on the low side 4 on the high side. Every gear you can split making it 16 your low gear before first gears makes it 18
Much appreciated... Very helpful.... Would have been the icing on the cake if you would mention rpm in relation to your shifting...thanks all the same
Thanks this helps a ton. I drive auto rn but want to want to eventually get my own truck and it will be either a 18 or 13. I don't have access to one rn but I practice in Truck simulator which isn't realistic and kinda crappy.
Keep going on what you do mate ! I like the explain. Waiting for more vids , best regards mate
Great video very clear. Thank you
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Love the colour of your Pete.
Great driving buddy
🔥🔥🔥 thank you for the clarity! 💪🙏❤
Great explanation
😮 love driving 18speed
You are very good to teach.
Dope break down fam thanks 🫡
Your videos really helped. Gotta ask who trained you? You are doing outstanding
Buckle up!
Hahaha i thought about while I was editing 😅
This is so helpful buddy! Thank you a bunch sir!
I had to subscribe!
You make so clear for me awesome
Thanks very good video was wandering whenever you do the reving for the downshift is it giving it gas or just reving it until you put it in the next gear ?
Thank you Sir
Nice rig man
Thank you
Helpful
Great explanation and demo
Great video new driver and that helped a lot
Respect. Gwaan do the work
Manners and respect ✊🏾
Thanks player I never could get this
there training me to use the clutch to take it out of gear only the match road speed with rpm hard as fuck
Beautiful done, learn quick, thanks
New subscriber just off the intro.
Hi great video. My question what is the front splitter switch for and when do you use the front splitter or is that a high and low range for shifting?
For all y'all newbies keep the flap up and keep switching then keep the basics in mind when you learn how to shift in the first place
Bro,l watched your video on up shifting of gears and now the down shifting.you just clearify everything..l just want you to make a video on how to start a gear when truck is stationary stop and when pull over and about to go..thanks..
Great video! Keep up the good work, awesome truck
I appreciate you 🙏🏾
So basically in downshifting every gear, your starting in high and dropping down low. Basically the same way you upshift but now you're reversing the process to downshift
Yea exactly 💪🏾
@@Kilowatt_379 but will you have enough time to down shift each and every gear to come to a complete stop? What if it's a close stop ?
In your demonstration when you was dry shifting down,I noticed the high range shifter was down when you was in the last gear but you was driving you never once touched the high range until you got to the 5th gear
Great videos man again once again thank you I just have a question I’m a driver who refers to my RPMs on speed a lot I’m switching to a 13 speed can you make a video or something just to let me know what speeds I should be in for each gear upshifting and downshifting that would help me out tremendously I think I got it from your videos I think I learned a lot about shifting but just in case if I lose the gear I just want to know what speed I should be at and what gear that would help me out a lot man thank you
i see the clucth is hardly or rarely used ....is it for all trucks and why is it so
It saves wear and tear on the clutch. It’s normal driving or me gives my leg a break lol
How do you start back from 1 (start over) if you accidentally messed with the splitter on a peterbilt and weren’t taught 18 speed. I only know how to drive a 10 speed, freightliner. Just started driving a peterbilt.
That was very helpful, very informative
You can downshift in high range instead of splitting
Great and precise instructions bro 🙏🏽 when youre splitting downshift, do you wait until youre at the bottom of the gear to rev it up? For example if im in 16th gear and want to split down, do i wait for the rpm to be in the 11 to 12 range before i throttle up?
If you have to get out of gear You said 45-7th 35-6th 25-5th would you have splitter in low at those speeds, when getting back in gear? Thx
Good video,l have a question at what RPM do you down shift and upshift god bless you my friend.
What road speeds do you downshift for each gear?
Love the show do u teach people to drive truck over there
No I don’t
Big help my brother keep up the good teaching . What should I do I have a 2022 Pete 389 18 speed but iam having hard time controlling the shifting
great video i was wondering if you were splitting gears on down shift video took care of that question been driving 9 speed for 25 years going on drive test soon for new job 18 speed this help aton thanks
Thank you 🙏🏾
Great DEMO Brother, 🤝🏾🇺🇸💪🏾
I am fresh out of truck driving school My 1st truck is a kenworth 2006 18 speed It was either this or go regional flat bed This job gets me home every night I am lost down shifting I don't know if I'm catching it at the right speed versus RPM I just watched your video I'm gonna try that The boss thinks I should be able to jump from a 21 freightliner 10 speed double clutching to this 18 gear kenworth Like no problem It's kicking my tail There is no comparison Any suggestions Would help
Truck sounds awesome! What engine is it?
Should have kept watching the rest of the video before commenting 👍🏼