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What gear do you tow in with the new 6 sp auto??

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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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What gear do you tow in with the new 6 sp auto??

I am driving a 2011 Ecoboost FX4 Screw, 157" wheelbase with max tow pkg and 3.73 gears. I am picking up our new camper next weekend and was wondering what others are doing while towing? Do you just let the trans shift on its own while in tow/haul mode or do you lock out 6th gear?? My old camper was only 4500lbs so my truck wasn't even breaking a sweat but the new camper will be about 7500lbs when loaded so any input will be greatly appreciated!! Kevin
 
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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Leave it in tow/haul and let the computer do its thing.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 12:18 AM
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Kevin... Curious how the new camper towed... Please include specs of the camper you got. (I saw previous post about which camper) Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 02:46 AM
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My '10 doesnt let me lock out a gear so I just leave it in tow/haul and let it do its thing (with my new much heavier enclosed car trailer it seems to like to stay in 5th)
 
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