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Gauges for Towing

Old Dec 26, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Gauges for Towing

I am looking into getting a travel trailer this summer and was wondering what type of aftermart gauges to get to monitor the parameters not available on the dash already. I have a 1999 XLT with a 5.4. Im looking at installing a 2 or 3 gauge A-pillar pod on my truck.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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definitely get a transmission temp gauge. then get whatever you want. i have oil presure and water temp.

how big is the trailer? you might want to get a superduty transmission cooler out of the 99-02 superduties.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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Definite transmission. Oil and water temp nice to have also. I notice you have an expedition overhead console.
I installed this gauge pod holder in my overhead.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Thanks for the Replies, I was defiantly thinking about the trans temp. Also thought about the Water Temp and Oil Temp as it would be nice to have actual #'s when towing. Will defiantly be upgrading the Coolers (Trans, Power steering and Radiator). As for the Overhead Console Idea, I have a project going right now. I will be moving a/c controls up there and where the radio is is going to be a Computer Monitor and where the A/C controls were, are going to be dual DVD slots for a in car comp. I will be building. A second monitor will be in the coby hole in the center console.
 
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