Pulling a 5th wheel on level highway
I have a 30' 5th wheel and pull it with my Dodge diesel truck. The rear end gearing is 4:10 and the trans is an automatic which has been rebuilt for heavy towing. I was told recently by an experienc...
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On page 140 of my 2001 Ram Truck Cummins Turbo Diesel, Dodge Owners Manual that I dug out of glove box it says...
"When to Lock Out Overdrive"
"When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, or whenever frequent transmission shifting occurs, press the O/D OFF button. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting."
"When to Lock Out Overdrive"
"When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, or whenever frequent transmission shifting occurs, press the O/D OFF button. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting."
