Two Vehicle Transmission
I have a 2000 Chev 1500 LS - 4.8 engine with automatic transmission and 263,000 miles on it - I tow a Jayco Ultralite that weights around 5000 lbs loaded. plus load in truck - Weights are under so I a...
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263,000 miles can be meaningless if the drivetrain has been well maintained. I don't even use the odometer on my truck anymore. I use the trans temp and the tripeter gauges more than anything.
To the OP, a 6 speed is nice, but I think you are wanting one for the wrong reasons. You need to keep your engine in its powerband when you are towing. Lowering rpms isn't good for the engine or the transmission under load, and it won't save you any fuel if the engine is working even harder to hold speed.
To the OP, a 6 speed is nice, but I think you are wanting one for the wrong reasons. You need to keep your engine in its powerband when you are towing. Lowering rpms isn't good for the engine or the transmission under load, and it won't save you any fuel if the engine is working even harder to hold speed.
