Konrad
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Hello All, I'm towing a medium size travel trailer (23 ft, about 6000lbs loaded) with a 2019 Hemi eTorque 3.21. Two years full time on the road now, 35k miles towing. Zero problems, plenty of power, excellent ride.
One thing I'm still unsure of is if I should be using Tow / Haul mode. Based on long term observation, truck seems to be sensing the load pretty well without T/H, gear shifts are adjusted properly and spot-on, it won't excessively shift or go into overdrive (7 and 8th) too often. Without T/H engine oil temperature is lower 8-15F, transmission temp 5-10F lower, mpg 0.5-0.7 better.
Except for mountain driving where T/H provides much better engine braking, does it even make sense to use it during regular towing? What's your take?
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One thing I'm still unsure of is if I should be using Tow / Haul mode. Based on long term observation, truck seems to be sensing the load pretty well without T/H, gear shifts are adjusted properly and spot-on, it won't excessively shift or go into overdrive (7 and 8th) too often. Without T/H engine oil temperature is lower 8-15F, transmission temp 5-10F lower, mpg 0.5-0.7 better.
Except for mountain driving where T/H provides much better engine braking, does it even make sense to use it during regular towing? What's your take?
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