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globehopper
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happy mom's day! new to all this towing biz and have a trans temp question - i'm gonna check the manual, but i have a f150 xlt v8 and towing a 24' keystone dry weight of 5800 lbs. when i have it on tow haul it gives me the temp - what should it be running at?
enjoy the day
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globehopper
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thanks all - checked my owner's manual - what a joke - all general no specific info - it doesn't mention transmission temps. i'll keep an eye when going up to seattle this summer.

modern_family
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My 2011 F350 runs at 190-195 towing non-towing.
2017.. Prime Time Avenger. 32QBI

His.. 2011 F-350, King Ranch, 6.2L. Crew Cab, 4x4, 8' bed, SRW, 11,000 GVWR

Hers..2008 Ford Expedition, King Ranch Heavy Duty Tow, 3.73 gears

Sold.. 2005 Star craft, Travel Star 18SB

Sold.. 2013 Keystone Laredo, 291

Road_Runners
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I'd go with what your owners manual says.

Anyway, I use these temps for the automatic trannie on my truck.

Normal Service 150-195
Severe Service 195-200
Alarm 220
'05' F-250 Power Stroke
'00' 30' Cameo Fifth Wheel