Tow haul mode?
Pulling 10,000 lb fifth wheel with f350, 6.4 deisel.. do you have to always use tow haul mode even on flat interstates?
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caberto wrote:
+1
When I'm towing. I set T/H mode and forget it. It does the job it's supposed to on flat, up and down hills, and haven't had any issues.john&bet wrote:
Allworth wrote:
Not with my current truck I won't do that. I connect, put it in "D" and go. I push it occasionally towing or solo.
The company would not pay to install it if they didn't think you should use it!
Trailer connected --- Tow/Haul on!
X2 I use it in our mountainous areas but on flat ground I do what you said-put it in drive and go. Just like with cruise control, I can control the truck better and get better fuel mileage when I control what the truck is doing. JMORAS43 wrote:
john&bet wrote:
Allworth wrote:
Not with my current truck I won't do that. I connect, put it in "D" and go. I push it occasionally towing or solo.
The company would not pay to install it if they didn't think you should use it!
Trailer connected --- Tow/Haul on!
X2 I use it in our mountainous areas but on flat ground I do what you said-put it in drive and go. Just like with cruise control, I can control the truck better and get better fuel mileage when I control what the truck is doing. JMO
Best answer in this thread...thanks.LastOfTheBohicans wrote:
Fulltimer50 wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Every time I start my truck I hit the TH and EB buttons. Keeps the line pressures up un the trans and keeps the trans from going into too high of a gear and lugging, example 6th at 45. Also allows the EB to work the best so the brakes last longer solo driving and also slows the trailer when towing. Also keeps the turbo/EB working properly.
Where is the EB button?
I have the same truck as you, 2011 F350SRW 6.7PSD.
There is no switch for the exhaust brake. It is always there. To activate, you just need to tap the brake.
I used it going down the Sunwapta Pass on Highway 93 in the National Park. It kept the whole rig at a nice even 80kmh. No stress, no white knuckles, no moving from gas to brake and back again.
That's kinda my point. There is no EB button. It works ALL THE TIME not just in TH mode. BUT the rpms have to be at least 3K for you to feel the difference. Try the manual mode and see for yourself.- The Ford doesn't have an exhaust brake.It is a program that is built into the TH Mode
- Good response tread, thks for the technical explanation;I knew it helped but did not know the underlying mechanical workings.
Like most I always turn it on when hooked up and just sit back and let it do it's job. GPG hdave wrote:
Partially right - The 6.7 does have an exhaust brake, and it's controlled automatically through the tow haul mode.
The Ford doesn't have an exhaust brake.It is a program that is built into the TH Mode
Tow/Haul Mode with Engine Exhaust Braking Function- Tow Haul + Cruise Control
Check your truck manual... I drive a chevy diesel. Its tow haul mode not only saves my truck engine (as others have already commented on), but also my truck and trailer brakes....
When going down steep grades: In tow haul mode I set my cruise control to an appropriate speed. Tow haul + cruise control automatically keeps me in the right gear for the grade. I don't have to ride my brakes.
When possible, I anticipate lower speeds needed on curves or hairpins... I'll start with a much lower speed so that when I get to reduced speeds on curves, etc., I still don't have to brake.
Tow haul is your friend!
Ann ib_leblanc wrote:
Pulling 10,000 lb fifth wheel with f350, 6.4 deisel.. do you have to always use tow haul mode even on flat interstates?
Looking at the first couple of replies.....
you have reply from a Dodge owner with a 2006 Dodge CTD.
His info is good - but not totally correct. No point in explaining.
Then the Ford owners chime in.
No doubt Chevy (& GMC) D-Max owners will also.
Looks like even some of the FORD owners are posting incorrect info!.:R
Suggest you visit one of the several *BRAND SPECIFIC* diesel forums, so you're getting info pertinent to YOUR brand and year etc.
Also, you will find (working) mechanics and techs furnishing info.
Example: The tow-haul mode for the aforementioned DODGE CTD operates totally different between 2005 & 2006 48RE (Dodge) transmissions.
Obviously, selection and operation of the feature differs from FORD trannys.
For *FORD* diesel forums -and info-, suggest:
The Diesel Stop (dot com)
(there are others for both diesel & gas. Google- Ford diesel forums)
~ol Bombero-JC wrote:
Why would anyone go to another forum to get facts - Go to the manufacturer itself.ib_leblanc wrote:
Pulling 10,000 lb fifth wheel with f350, 6.4 deisel.. do you have to always use tow haul mode even on flat interstates?
Looking at the first couple of replies.....
you have reply from a Dodge owner with a 2006 Dodge CTD.
His info is good - but not totally correct. No point in explaining.
Then the Ford owners chime in.
No doubt Chevy (& GMC) D-Max owners will also.
Looks like even some of the FORD owners are posting incorrect info!.:R
Suggest you visit one of the several *BRAND SPECIFIC* diesel forums, so you're getting info pertinent to YOUR brand and year etc.
Also, you will find (working) mechanics and techs furnishing info.
Example: The tow-haul mode for the aforementioned DODGE CTD operates totally different between 2005 & 2006 48RE (Dodge) transmissions.
Obviously, selection and operation of the feature differs from FORD trannys.
For *FORD* diesel forums -and info-, suggest:
The Diesel Stop (dot com)
(there are others for both diesel & gas. Google- Ford diesel forums)
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