Tow haul mode
I am sure this has been discussed before, but who uses it and how? I have a 1 ton diesel dually and will be towing a 5500 lb (dry) trailer. I am assuming it will lower fuel economy? Am I correct in as...
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Tequila wrote:
I am sure this has been discussed before, but who uses it and how? I have a 1 ton diesel dually and will be towing a 5500 lb (dry) trailer. I am assuming it will lower fuel economy? Am I correct in assumign i shoudl probably turn it off on relative flat terrain and engage it in hilly terrain. So far I have tended to use it only for goign down steep grades so it downshifts when I brake.
If your load / road speed conditions are such that the transmission is shifting back and forth rapidly - use the tow mode by locking out the Overdrive. Also, do not use that button to downshift the rig to brake it's speed. Use the foot brake, by a push and release methods so as not to burn up the brakes with a constant push on them. The transmission will wear adversely if you try using it as a braking device, especially on those long, steep grades. Better yet, get a Jake Brake on your engine - now that's pure cool there!
