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crh3002
Explorer
Jul 29, 2013

Towing in overdrive or pushing the O/D button in

I am fairly new to RVing. I will be going on a 1400 mile trip pretty soon and will be towing my Chevy Cruze on a dolly.
Just wondering from all the experience out there, should I leave the O/D button out or in while towing the car.
I have a Chateau on Ford chassis with the V10.
Would hate to burn up the tranny. in the mountains.
Thanks for any advice...
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  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Jul 29, 2013
    I will push my O/D ON when on level highway and do steady driving but when I start getting into the hills I will switch it off...

    I'm guessing that is the O/D button... It says TOW on the instrument panel when pushed in...
  • Mich_F's avatar
    Mich_F
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2013
    Push the button in, turn off the overdrive while towing.

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