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Tow / Haul button

TerryandKim
Explorer
Explorer
Hello,
Do I use the tow/haul button always when towing the TV or just in town, or just on Hwy ??
Thanks!
1999 GMC Sierra 1500 ExtCab SLE 5.3l 3.73 - Curt WD, airbags
2010 Jayco JayFlight 26BHS G2
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eHoefler
Explorer II
Explorer II
If the truck is running, it is on.
2021 Ram Limited, 3500, Crew Cab, 1075FTPD of Torque!, Max Tow, Long bed, 4 x 4, Dually,
2006 40' Landmark Mt. Rushmore

rtate
Explorer
Explorer
I use it when I am towing or hauling.
2014 Ram CTD 4x2 SRW 3.42 68 RE auto trans
Big Horn 3055RL

Restless

San Marcos Tx

rtate
Explorer
Explorer
I use it when I am towing or hauling.
2014 Ram CTD 4x2 SRW 3.42 68 RE auto trans
Big Horn 3055RL

Restless

San Marcos Tx

Halmfamily
Explorer
Explorer
Its on any time I'm pulling. Works great in slowing the truck down long grades and will downshift the truck to slow you down when coming to a stop. I tkink it one of the best features on the D/A.
2008 GMC Sierra 3500 SLT DRW D/A 4x4 (Big All)
2006 Ford F350 PSD SRW King Ranch 4x4 (Henry) (Sold)
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2015 Forest River Sierra 360 PDEK
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rtz549
Explorer
Explorer
Think of that button as a downshift button. You can shift in and out of high gear when at speed.

Use it when on an on ramp getting onto the highway(to keep it from going into overdrive at the last second when you don't want it too), anytime you are pulling a hill, and maybe even use it downhill if you want to limit your speed or scrub off some speed and not use the brakes to do so.

Also if you are driving into a head wind and if it feels lugged down; use it to get it out of overdrive.

Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Explorer III
Anytime you want.......

Tow/Haul mode extends shift point so you are in each gear longer. Will also downshift to lower gear when decelerating.


I use it all the time when hooked up to trailer,

I use it even when not hooked up to trailer (great in stop/go traffic and when descending long grades)

Go on Push the button..you know you want to :B
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