TV gearing.
I tow my Jayco hybrid with a 2012 Chevy Silverado with the 4.8 V8 and 3.23 gears. It does just fine in Florida where it's flat. The owners manual says I can gain 2000 lbs. towing capacity changing to ...
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danimal53 wrote:Tow/haul is there for more than just performance.dodge guy wrote:
I would use it whenever the trailer is hooked up. It will only help when towing.
I generally do, however it affects gas mileage quite a bit, that's why I ask. I get about 9-9.5 mpg with TOW/HAUL, get about 11 without.
It raises the RPMs for upshifts, and downshifts more aggressively... As much as this improves performance. it also is easier on the TV.
Short shifting under a heavy load puts a lot of stress on the drive train. Not using it just to save a little on fuel can have expensive consequences later on.
