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Towing question (empty trailer)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MPW, Jul 29, 2013.

  1. Jul 29, 2013 at 5:34 PM
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    MPW

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    Hi All,

    I'm going to be towing an empty 5x10 Uhaul trailer through the mountains of West Virginia. I know everyone says "Don't tow it Over Drive". This trailer weights 1200 lbs empty. What do you think of towing in over drive while it's empty as long as the transmission isn't hunting back and forth between 4th and 5th gears? The Tacoma doing the towing is a 2004 double cab with the factory towing package. Thanks!
     
  2. Jul 29, 2013 at 5:37 PM
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    WHPLSH3

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    The wind resistance with these trailers will make them pull like they weigh a lot more
     
  3. Jul 29, 2013 at 5:39 PM
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    Agent Smith

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    I'd leave it in OD if the road is relatively flat. Otherwise, I'd leave it in 4th only.
     
  4. Jul 29, 2013 at 5:43 PM
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    Try NOT to let it HUNT for the gears. (ECT might be best ON) OD might be best off depends on how steep the hills going up and down... DONT FLOOR it as your going up hill. Let the engine work NOT you telling it what to do by blasting up hills. Use a medium foot on the fuel and you will do fine..
     

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