Thread: Tow/Haul button and real life experience

Quote: Originally Posted by tundra357 Just curious -- what kind of tires are on the trailer you are towing at 79 mph? If you are running "ST" trailer tires, you should be aware that those are rated at 65 mph max; and most experienced drivers keep their speed around 60 mph. Clark, are you sure your an experienced tower? that could be part of the problem?! lol jk phoenix. I wasn't, but I am now! That was a learning...

This is great! Exactly what I was looking for! The engineer written users manual. This helps to make sense of what's happening and make sure that my unfortunate comparisons to my POS Durango I had are insignificant. Thanks again! This is a good read. I will share it with my dad as well, he was along for the ride and reading my owners manual out loud trying to make sense of what the engine was doing, how and why. Thats his automotive...

Something ain't right with that animal in your sig, Mongo.....

[quote=Mongo;354412] Quote: Originally Posted by clark123456 Something ain't right. I have an '07 CM 5.7 towing a 19' travel trailer at an estimated weight of 6K LBS including other gear. I consistently average the following in all-highway but mixed terrain driving (hills & flats) with Tow/Haul active: 9MPG @ 70MPH 11MPG @ 65MPH 11.5MPG @ 60MPH When I'm unloaded I get: 20MPG @ 55MPH 14.5MPG in mixed driving, but...

Scroll down to part that describes the tow haul mode.

Sorry, I don't mean to hijack this thread, but a quick note on Goodyear Marathons: We tow a 19-foot Airstream; and on the Airstream forums, the Marathons have a really bad reputation. Almost all Airstreamers have switched off of Marathons to other brands, or have switched to load range D or E truck tires, due to the high number of blowouts that have caused expensive damage to trailers. Just about everyone on that forum has had multiple...

Anyone know where one could buy the oem tow/haul button? My truck didn't come with a tow pkg, but i've installed and hitch and would like to also have the tow button option. 09 5.7L DBL Cab

what the tow haul mode really does is change the shift points and line pressure in the tranny to reduce slippage. its not like the dodge where its more of a over drive on and off. Thats also how it is on my dad 1 ton ford. I like the style on the toyota much more, I find it to be much more effecient.

I Agree About The Miles. I Have A Lift And Mine Pulled A Dump Trailer That Was Really Heavy And Went Through All The Gears. Dont Know What To Say But That Dont Sound Right At All. Is It Possible You Have A Break Thats Sticking On The Trailer Or Something. I Can Actually Race My Truck With A Trailer And It Will Do A Pretty Good Job.i Would Also Like To Add That I Dont Believe My Truck Broke In Till About 10 - 12000 Miles. Thats When It Seemed...