New E450 with tow/haul question
My old Winnebago E350 4R100 had overdrive and I would turn it off when climbing a steep grade or go down a long grade for braking. What's the difference with the Tow/Haul on the 5 speed. Same usage?...
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DAS26miles wrote:
you guys are really confusing me. So I definately should use the T/h for the long down grade into Death Valley tapping the brake as needed. What about the climb up to Towne Pass, it's brutal! Have I missed something? My Winnebago E-350 tranny temp reached 215 at the top. I would expect the new MH to be higher.
Phil, what makes you think you have a 6th gear, I don't on my 2012? I'm not sure your original trans even had a 5th. Perhaps your replacement is a model or two newer than your original 2005? Regardless the Torque Shift, when operating properly, does not skip a gear and drop down 2 or more. It will go from 5th to 4th, 4th to third etc..
A lot of confusing "facts" (???) on this thread but bottom line ANYTIME you are under a significant load, up or down you should have the Tow Haul engaged. Having recently driven Death Valley rest assured it qualifies as a"significant load". :S
