Steep downhill control of an RB30 Patrol

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Would have to agree with ET and PeeBee, would never have the clutch disengaged on steep descents and 4wd training I have had has taught the same. Any engine braking is going to assist and occasional light application of brake to keep the speed down or as others have said, fix your handbrake and use that.

I had a bit of an insight as to what might happen on a trip to the Otways, with the tyres I am running. I had these brand new BFG Rugged Terrains and after a light shower, they struggled a bit on a steep ascent.

I will definitely go for a chunkier tread next, even though I do 99.99% on road.

Your trip to the Otways, was that the day trip in 2014? It get bloody slippery when it rained but I felt ok with my BFG AT's.