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Towing with Gen1 2005 Tundra

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by 2angle, Aug 27, 2019.

  1. Aug 27, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    Getting ready to pull a 1,000 pound boat on a 500 pound trailer to the Florida Keys from New Jersey. 1,200 miles in all. I have a 5 speed auto trans. It seems unrealistic to drive at highway speeds for 1200 miles without overdrive.

    Can I get away without using towing mode with a 1,500 pounds in tow without doing damage to the trans?

    Or should the towing mode be used?

    Advice appreciated.
     
    2angle, Aug 27, 2019
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  2. Aug 27, 2019 at 12:26 PM
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    I towed in D with my gen 1 on flat ground. Any hill section and i put it back to 4th gear.
     
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  3. Aug 27, 2019 at 12:29 PM
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    Do you have a way of monitoring your trans temperature?
     
    FirstGenVol, Aug 27, 2019
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  4. Aug 27, 2019 at 1:20 PM
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    I used to tow a pair of watercraft, probably 2,000 lbs+ with my 2001 4wd AC. I usedOD on the flats & out of OD on the hills. Never any issues.
     
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  5. Aug 27, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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    You will be fine. 1500lbs is nothing and that truck will barely feel it!
     
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  6. Aug 28, 2019 at 5:07 AM
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    Now way to monitor trans temp. Thanks for the input. Feel better about now and use tow mode when needed and overdrive on the straight of ways.
     
    2angle, Aug 28, 2019
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