How hard is 3800 RPM at extended distance?

My motorcycle turns 4500 rpm at 80 mph for hours on end. If you maintain your truck according to the Toyota recommendations, that 3800 rpm should be fine.

 

The trailer in question is equipped with brakes, right? I tow regularly as well, generally in my Silverado which is the Tow Rig of my fleet. I rarely go faster then 70. Life’s too short to end-up in a ditch on the side of the road.

 

We are ass holes that don't want to see anyone die on the highway. Whether that is you or the innocent person that you hit.

"Toyota recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph(104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, theposted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as setforth in your trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Instabilityof the towing vehicle-trailer combination (trailer sway) increases asspeed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of control."

also to note your original question... "If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance dueto the additional load. (See “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or“Scheduled Maintenance Guide”/“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)"

Carry on...

 

OP, can you fold the gate down forward? If you're not already doing that, it will help. Pulling those little utility trailers with the gate up is like pulling a parachute behind you.

 

https://youtu.be/iCDt4tjxp-E

 

Who the F'k drives 80mph with a trailer in tow?!!!

 

The only thing better then a rust thread is a towing thread.

OP I’m surprised that you find constant 3800 rpm less annoying than occasional shifting to get up hills, pass cars, etc, but I have a 6MT so I might enjoy shifting more than you.

 

Slow down...

 

Michiganders lol

OP:
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Especially when the manual suggests not to. Equipment wise, I only imagine you will just need to change fluids a little sooner unless you're running into overheating issues, and it sounds like you aren't.

 

I can tell you my v6 likes S5 ECT as long as your on fairly level grades when towing. It'll run 65-70 mph fairly comfortably. I think it'd be a different story pulling the same load through the northway of the adirondacks in upstate ny.

 

As others have said, it's your trans and fluid that probably took more of a beating. In the hills of NC this past weekend, not going fast uphill, not towing, granted with OR with oem cooler, I see torque Temps going up to 212-219f. Pan Temps were in 190 range. They didn't stay there long but the more you stay at that load, the hotter things get.

So at that speed and lower gear, you're putting more strain on trans and drivetrain than the engine. Change fluid more often along with diff and have a beer.