Tow/haul mode
Can someone clearly and in smiple terms explain what this feature does? My Class C is on the 2006 Ford E450 chassis. The coach is 31FT long. We dont have a Toad, but we do bring a motorcycle along on ...
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Can someone clearly and in smiple terms explain what this feature does? My Class C is on the 2006 Ford E450 chassis. The coach is 31FT long. We dont have a Toad, but we do bring a motorcycle along on a hitch mounted carrier. The motorcycle and carrier combined weight may be around 425Lbs.
Tow/haul simply put alters the transmission shift pattern when towing or hauling a heavy load. That means sometimes extending holding out on upshifting allowing the engine to stay within the power band longer.
Tow/Haul mode also includes an additional feature.. Automatic DOWNSHIFTING when going down grades! This means you no longer need to manually move the gear selector, the transmission will downshift to the next lower gear to keep from gaining speed downhill.
If you feel the need to downshift further, simply TAP or step on the brake pedal lightly and the transmission will downshift provided doing so will not redline the engine.
This will help prevent overheating the brakes..
Especially in your case, I would HIGHLY recommend using the tow/haul..
Since I have a truck, I only use the feature when I am towing or have a heavy load in my truck bed.. You on the other hand already have a heavy load..
