Tow/Haul Mode?

The 2006 Ram has two T/H modes. IIRC, one locks out 4th and the other allows it but changes shift strategies.

Super_Dave wrote:
With my cabover camper and boat in tow, I usually just used tow/haul if it was a very steep grade. Moving up to a 5th wheel was a question mark in my mind about using the feature. It sounds like you guys believe in it for bringing groceries home. Lol. Thanks for the replies, I'll use it more often and see how it goes. In my particular truck, I was under the impression that it locked it in 3rd gear, that made it sound like things were working harder when they didn't have too.

I believe I have the same drive train as you. Clicking tow/haul does indeed lock out overdrive fourth. It may shift into fourth eventually but at speeds not safe for towing, The sweet spot for my truck is 62 mph while in fourth and on flat pavement. When in hills, mountains, head winds or at speeds less than 62 I have it in tow/haul when the trailer is back there. I always use tow/haul when going down grades with the exhaust brake.

I use tow/haul when going up steep hills and when going down hill when towing my 5th wheel trailer. Jim2007

Towing my TT with the truck it is on , and driving my class C it is on !

With my cabover camper and boat in tow, I usually just used tow/haul if it was a very steep grade. Moving up to a 5th wheel was a question mark in my mind about using the feature. It sounds like you guys believe in it for bringing groceries home. Lol. Thanks for the replies, I'll use it more often and see how it goes. In my particular truck, I was under the impression that it locked it in 3rd gear, that made it sound like things were working harder when they didn't have too.

Start truck engage TH and EB drive and enjoy!!!

My truck's manual says to use T/H when towing above 15,000. So, anytime I hook up the trailer I engage T/H. I also use T/H when driving Class A gassers.

Atlee wrote:
If I'm pulling a trailer, my truck is in Tow/Haul mode.

If I'm hauling a load of wood for my son's wood stove, my truck is in Tow/Haul mode.

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I also use T/H sometimes when not towing and in slow traffic...keeps shifting gears to minimum


Sometimes just cause.....:B

GO on...push the button....you'll like it (and find out how You like using T/H)

If I'm pulling a trailer, my truck is in Tow/Haul mode.

If I'm hauling a load of wood for my son's wood stove, my truck is in Tow/Haul mode.

KD4UPL wrote:
T/H mode normally allows the engine to rev higher before an upshift. In some vehicles it also keeps the torque converter locked more. In some vehicles it makes the transmission downshift for you when decelerating to aid in engine braking.
It really has nothing to do with horsepower. It's about vehicle control and drive train longevity. I put my Chevy truck in T/H a lot when braking, even when empty. It helps to reduce use of the service brakes. My factory original brake pads lasted about 185,000 miles.
Many people seem to be adverse to using T/H mode for it's intended purpose. I can't understand why. I've heard claims it will harm the vehicle, decrease fuel mileage, and all kinds of crazy stuff. I don't know why all the angst over a very good vehicle feature.
When towing or hauling, engage T/H mode. It's that simple. Really, I would strongly recommend reading your owners' manual.

Agree. I use it any time I tow, and sometimes when i just don't want to downshift it myself to use the engine braking. And yes it does allow the trans to wind out longer before it changes