Tow/Haul Mode (is it needed in my case)
I have a 2008 Ford F-350 6.4L V8 diesel (my first diesel truck). With it, I tow a Starcraft Autumn Ridge 197FBH which had a GVWR of 6200 lbs. I also live in Colorado. My question is should I use the t...
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IMO It depends on how you drive and where.
On flats use it unless the truck down shifts often. On grades use it for up & down.
On my little truck the manual states that the tow mode won't use 6th and the shift points are changed (trany stays in a lower gear longer). That's why your mpg is lower.
Warch the trany temp.
I don't live near mountains (you guys say our mountains are mohills).
Sam, my cruise control down shifts 2 gears also, very annoying, even on slight grades with or without the trailer.
On flats use it unless the truck down shifts often. On grades use it for up & down.
On my little truck the manual states that the tow mode won't use 6th and the shift points are changed (trany stays in a lower gear longer). That's why your mpg is lower.
Warch the trany temp.
I don't live near mountains (you guys say our mountains are mohills).
Sam, my cruise control down shifts 2 gears also, very annoying, even on slight grades with or without the trailer.
