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    Factory trailer brake controller - can it work automatically below 15 mph?

    I have this exact same problem with my 2021 1500 now that I have a travel trailer. It is super annoying that the brakes let up below 15mph and you feel that weigh push on the truck and makes you hit the brakes harder. This is on a brand new travel trailer too. Has anyone had any luck having...
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    Leveling Strut Options - Bilstein vs. Rough Country

    I have an ORP like you and I've been interested in the eibachs vs bilsteins as well. Where did you buy just the eibach adjustable fronts? They are out of stock on eibach's website and I'm not sure the best places to buy them. Did you swap out your upper control arms as well? Also did you end up...
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    Oil Temp while Towing

    Thank you so much! I appreciate all of your guys time posting your results while towing.
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    Oil Temp while Towing

    Do you run redline 5w-30 in your truck? I’ve considered a thicker oil but everyone says not to with the MDS system. I’m curious if others have been doing it long term with no ill effects to the lifters, cams, etc. But what I don’t understand is the 6.4L Hemi in the HD trucks are supposed to use...
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    Oil Temp while Towing

    Just a quick update. We made it up to McCall, ID and my truck did a little better. I dare say the full synthetic oil is helping…but can’t prove it. We were towing the same trailer and exact same setup and cargo. It was even hotter today than last time, between 105-107F outside. My truck stayed...
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    Oil Temp while Towing

    This is info is so awesome and exactly what I needed to see! Thank you so much! That is exactly how my truck acts although I was towing 5500Lbs. I’m glad to see I’m not the only one with higher temps. I’m definitely sticking with full synthetic that I know can handle these almost 300 degree oil...
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    Oil Temp while Towing

    It was a bit windy but I don’t remember if it was a head wind. It is always windy here so I don’t pay too much attention. My truck is just a hot running truck. Maybe the sensor is slightly off and high. We went to the mountains for the day yesterday so no trailer or anything. It was around 94...
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    Oil Temp while Towing

    I look forward to the results! I have a trip coming up on the 4th of July and it is supposed to be really hot as well. I'm going to change my oil and put in Pennzoil Ultra Platinum for some peace of mind at least. Can you also post your transmission gear, rpm, and speed when you do climb a hill...
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    Oil Temp while Towing

    I'm not sure if there is a separate thermostat for the oil cooler or not. Looking under the hood all I see is the coolant lines going into it. It looks just like the oil filter adapter style oil coolers. There does seem to be a sensor in the side of it. I'm not sure if that is where it is...
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    Oil Temp while Towing

    Thanks for the reply SD Rebel. I think I'm going to swap my oil out before my next trip. That TFL Ike Gauntlet run was the only other person I've seen so far with as high of temps but like you said it was double the weight and twice the hill as what I was pulling. I'm curious if the ambient...
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    Oil Temp while Towing

    JF19Longhorn, this is what I'm looking for. I'd like it to stay in the 230F range but it doesn't a lot of the time. I'm not sure what to do though. I don't know if the dealer will believe me or just say "they can't reproduce the problem". I wish I got it on video. I have another trip planned in...
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    Oil Temp while Towing

    Silver Billet, I was so fixated on the temps that I don't remember exactly what rpm it was at. I'm pretty sure it was around the 4K range in 4th gear. On the way home, none of the hills are more than a mile like you have experienced and the oil temps stayed below 240F on those hills cruising at...
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    Oil Temp while Towing

    Hey Everybody. I'm new here and have been searching around for answers to my question but haven't found what I am looking for yet. I have a 2021 Ram 1500 5.7L, crew cab 4x4, 6'4", 3.92 axle, ORP, all stock and love the truck so far. This weekend we towed our travel trailer, GVWR 5500lbs up to...
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