Shifting An Automatic when towing.
Greetings all. New tow-er here. Does anyone have a link to some comprehensive yet easy to understand directions for manual shifting an automatic when towing. I mean, im guessing that's why we have "...
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JustSomeOldDud wrote:
Really appreciate everyones contribution of knowledge. Lot of experienced minds here.
Ill be towing a Small RV 2500 to 3000 lbs . with a dodge 2wd truck with a (anemic ) 3.7 and 42RLE transmission with Proportional braking controller and weight distribution setup on the hitch
So the general consensuses is to basically.
turn off OD and just let the transmission work it.
The trailer i am getting dosn't actually have brakes, so i am going to have to add them before hitting the road.
Yes, with that small engine, and 4-speed transmission, it would be best to turn off overdrive (4th), and tow in third. The smaller engine also won't have a lot of engine braking ability, so trailer brakes would be needed in down hills, and maybe manual down shift to second on steep down hills.
Jerry
