Just got back from a week trip towing our new travel trailer. My truck towed like Gang Busters in Drive. On some straight and level roads, I pulled the speed up to 62mph in drive and put it into OD. The thing just wouldn't hold speed well unless I was into it most of the way. My t/t weighs about 7K loaded. I figured that I was about 13. 5K combined. I thought that I have read on the TDR about the '01. 5's cut back on HP. in OD. Is this true? I don't hear the turbo as much in OD as the other speeds of the trans. Is this normal? I have the 3. 54 rear end and I am stock for now. I figured that I could use OD on stretches that I could run 65 or better. I know about all of the hop-up goodies but I can't afford them now. I have heard of some TSB's out there,but I don't know the numbers. Isn't there a towing TSB from Dodge? My truck is going in for some warranty things in a few weeks and if any of you guys can recommend anything I would appreciate it. Chris... ... ... ... ... Also, what do you think should be the highest sustained RPM run for any distance under load?
[This message has been edited by Chris Reynolds (edited 04-22-2001). ]
[This message has been edited by Chris Reynolds (edited 04-22-2001). ]
[This message has been edited by Chris Reynolds (edited 04-22-2001). ]
[This message has been edited by Chris Reynolds (edited 04-22-2001). ]