Any ideas on how to get my TT from Wisconsin to Florida?
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โJan-02-2016 05:08 PM
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โJan-18-2016 03:30 AM
Passin Thru wrote:
There are no backhauls. It's called a haul. Where do people get backhaul from. I had a trucking business and we hauled to Seattle and then hauled to Baltimore. Same rate both ways. Yellow, Roadway and UPS all charge you $25 to send a pkg to California and if you send it back it's still $25 more, not $20. Go figure.
I think people call it a back haul because if you haul to one place and they give you something to "haul back" hence the term back haul. and some places have trailers or load to take back to their origin, again "back haul".
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โJan-17-2016 05:11 PM
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โJan-17-2016 04:54 AM
Dick 641 wrote:jmaotto wrote:X2
It is always best when towing a heavy load to NOT tow in OD. The transmission will run cooler and less strain on the engine.
Actually its just the opposite. the trans will run cooler when in O/D and the converter is locked. with a heavy enough load in 3rd gear the converter may stay unlocked and the trans will run hotter due to the torque converter slippage. this all goes back to having the proper gears for towing. 4.10`s would have him towing at 65mph+ and getting better mileage in 4th gear with no strain!
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Daughter Marissa 16yrs
Dog Bailey
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โJan-16-2016 07:09 PM
drsolo wrote:Good thing gas is cheap and you're getting to your destination OK.
OK, so I am now in Alabama. I drive between 55 and 60 mph. I dont hear anything straining. The flat route has been very good. Definitely getting out of OD was essential. I use 2nd gear to get up to speed on on ramps. I think I am getting something like 6 mpg. Sheesh. Thanks to everyone.
ps. I actually passed another smaller van hauling an even bigger trailer.. LOL. Not passed anyone else.
Enjoy the slower, less strainful ride!
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โJan-16-2016 05:38 PM
ps. I actually passed another smaller van hauling an even bigger trailer.. LOL. Not passed anyone else.
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โJan-08-2016 04:04 PM
jmaotto wrote:X2
It is always best when towing a heavy load to NOT tow in OD. The transmission will run cooler and less strain on the engine.
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โJan-08-2016 11:13 AM
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โJan-07-2016 09:43 AM
dodge guy wrote:
Thinking about it, if it goes fine when you touch the gas pedal when it's in cruise it may be as simple as a vacuum leak to the cruise servo, or the servo itself is weak.
I have long had an issue with the cruise but my former mechanic couldnt seem to fix or even get the parts to just replace it. When I get back in April I will have him take a look. Thanks.
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โJan-07-2016 09:32 AM
Thinking about it, if it goes fine when you touch the gas pedal when it's in cruise it may be as simple as a vacuum leak to the cruise servo, or the servo itself is weak. With no trailer the engine has enough vacuum to operate the cruise. With the trailer attached and being under a load vacuum will be less which may be why your having the issue only when the trailer is hooked up!
Son Brandon 17yrs
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โJan-07-2016 09:18 AM
dodge guy wrote:
It's odd that the van will hold O/D at full throttle! It should drop out of O/D around 3/4 throttle under a load. You may want to have the throttle valve cable (throttle body to trans) inspected and maybe adjusted. This cable adjusts transmission fluid pressure and shift rpm! If it's out of adjustment it can potentially damage your newly rebuilt trans.
It is in cruise that the speed starts declining. If I just tap the accelerator then speed picks up. There isnt anything wrong with just driving in regular drive instead of overdrive, right?
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โJan-07-2016 09:15 AM
Timtation wrote:
Try putting the pedal to the metal rather than the medal. Could make all the difference needed.
Well I put my gunnel bobbing medal down there as something to aim for... LOL.
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โJan-07-2016 07:29 AM
Son Brandon 17yrs
Daughter Marissa 16yrs
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13 Ford Explorer Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, VIP Tow>
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โJan-07-2016 06:42 AM
I now have a transmission cooler. They installed it when they fixed my transmission.
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โJan-06-2016 08:19 PM