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04-19-2015, 08:07 AM
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X2. My F150 tows best in TM while keeping the tranny cool. No extra gear hunting and I get 11-13 MPG depending on how flat the terrain is.
I figure Ford's engineers, who state use TM while towing, are a lot smarter than me when it comes to the limits and capacities of my TV.
Happy RVing,
Jeff
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04-19-2015, 08:33 AM
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#42
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I always use it while towing.
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04-19-2015, 10:52 AM
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Always while towing. Occasionally forget to reset it after a stop, but am reminded very quickly when trying to get back up to speed on the highway
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04-19-2015, 12:08 PM
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Escapes me why you would not use this system. I do forget to reset it after a stop but reset it as soon as I see it. Really wish it would stay on when stops are short. Makes no sense to not use it because it might save a little fuel. The engine braking feature alone is enough to justify its use, but the improved shift points of the duramax/allison drive train makes the drive just as smooth as when not towing.
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04-19-2015, 12:09 PM
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#45
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Location: Southern Indiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3'senough
100% of the time in TM. My specific generation does make it into OD once at cruise. What I love about my TM is that if I touch the brake my engine will DS one gear and slow without using the brakes. Another touch of the brake and another gear drop. If I tap the accelerator, one gear up and so on. Makes going downhill a breeze and keeps the brakes cool for when I really need them.
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Same here, 100% of the time. The 6 speed in the Ford will go into OD while in tow mode at around 60mph on relative flat road. Also love the fact that touching the brake pedal drops the gears keeping braking to a minimum.
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04-19-2015, 12:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TCNASHVILLE
Same here, 100% of the time. The 6 speed in the Ford will go into OD while in tow mode at around 60mph on relative flat road. Also love the fact that touching the brake pedal drops the gears keeping braking to a minimum.
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+1 on all of this. Travelling through the Black Hills last summer, I really appreciated this.
D
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04-20-2015, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: North Central Louisiana
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I don't use Tow/Haul! Going down the Ozark hills always resulted in the TD screaming at red line. I can not convince myself that this is good. Instead, I use the gear lockout feature on the Ford transmission to select my down hill gear and engine braking. I use the brake pedal lightly which uses the trailer brakes as a supplement. My H&S tuner also provides enhanced transmission tuning for level and uphill travel.
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04-20-2015, 07:47 AM
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Location: Abingdon
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I ALWAYS use TH mode. That's why the manufacturer installed it. It gears the TV specifically for towing.
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04-20-2015, 08:08 AM
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#49
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Your PSD loves to rev up. It's doing what it's designed for.
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04-20-2015, 08:59 AM
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#50
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Nashville
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Always tow the TT in tow haul mode.
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04-20-2015, 09:29 AM
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#51
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Garden City
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tow mode ??
is that turning the o/d off??
if so then YES
if not then oh ****!!!
I turned the overdrive off when towing my pop up, will do the same with brand new TT
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04-20-2015, 09:31 AM
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#52
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Location: Abingdon
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Pretty much scottraycraft. Turning O/D off is the next best thing.
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04-30-2015, 05:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Kansas City
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In the newer LML chevy/GMC's the Tow/Haul mode actually works with the "exhaust brake mode" to keep the TV at a +/- 3 mph spped from the set point in Cruise control.
In addition Tow/Haul mode causes the Torque converter to lock up (this is good when towing BTW) for all gears after 1st. No OD lockout in the new Bow ties.
I use Tow mode daily, loaded or unloaded - I took a 1-2mpg hit over not using it, but the attitude of the truck is much different, to my liking.
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04-30-2015, 05:50 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Cape Cod, MA
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I always use tow mode when hauling, even with my small equipment trailers. Tow mode changes your engine performance from fun mode to work mode.
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04-30-2015, 06:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NVGun40
Manual transmission here. No tow modes, making it my own choice and feel of the truck as it drives.
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I use TH and one fellow recommended to use M on the trany and manually shift it. Not sure if I'm comfortable with that since the computer would probably do a better job than I would.
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04-30-2015, 07:28 AM
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#56
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Location: Bremerton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Subaru297
You are towing a 7500lb trailer with a Duramax. It probably hardly even notices it. In your case I would leave it off in the flats (better mileage)and engage it on hills and mountains to take advantage of the exhaust brake.
With the 6.2 gasser that we have tow mode is always engaged while towing and even when hauling heavy stuff in the bed. I don't want my transmission hunting for the right gear.
Cheers
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There is a curvy, steep two-lane 2-mile long hill out of my hunting camp. Not only do I use T/H, but I downshift to 4th gear to keep my truck from hunting for a gear.
As for most of the time? I use T/H except flat interstate. I will even us it unloaded going down hills to save on my brakes.
Tim
2010 Ram 2500 w/Cummins
2008 Jayco 26BHS
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