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RedJeep
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May 22, 2015

How necessary are aftermarket gauges in gas motorhome

I have a new to me 2008 Georgetown 350ds, 36'. v10 F53. I have so far logged about 5k miles. No trailer or toad. Drives great. No issues. The rig I came from was a 41' triple axle toy hauler w...
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edm3rd
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May 22, 2015
RedJeep wrote:
I have a new to me 2008 Georgetown 350ds, 36'. v10 F53.

I love using the tow/haul feature on the transmission for "engine" braking on downhill runs, but I have no idea if I am overheating the transmission. Maybe these transmissions are so "rock sold" that monitoring the temperature is a waste of time?


I would be much more concerned with transmission heat on climbing hills, or very slow travel (torque converter unlocked). Also agree with others on ScanGauge.

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