TV - RPMs

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    It's very normal to not be able to be in the transmissions highest gear. And also normal to run at higher rpms when doing so. Think about it, your vehicle has just been asked to pull a combined weight of the vehicle AND the R-Pod. Definitely get an auxiliary transmission cooler, it will keep your transmission fluid cooler (burned-up, overheated fluid is what kills transmissions). Don't bother with highest gear, leave your auto transmission in the next to highest gear, unless climbing hills, then I recommend slowing down to keep the engine from getting near redline.

 If you can give up the minivan (Honda Odyssey) and go to an SUV, see if you can afford a used Touareg TDI V6... You will get the best of two worlds, a very strong tow vehicle, and very good mileage when not towing. Also add that it handles like a sedan, not a truck. I'm biased on this because I have one and won't go back to a gas powered vehicle. Someday i plan on getting a bigger trailer (small toy hauler) in the 5000-6000 pound range and I will still be well within the tow rating (7700 pounds).
 If Jeep works through their issues with the new diesel (mostly electrical problems from what I read), then a used Grand Cherokee diesel would work good as well. It was on my very short list of SUV's when I was deciding what to buy.

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ToolmanJohn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451	Topic: TV - RPMs Posted: 04 Dec 2014 at 5:22pm
	It's very normal to not be able to be in the transmissions highest gear. And also normal to run at higher rpms when doing so. Think about it, your vehicle has just been asked to pull a combined weight of the vehicle AND the R-Pod. Definitely get an auxiliary transmission cooler, it will keep your transmission fluid cooler (burned-up, overheated fluid is what kills transmissions). Don't bother with highest gear, leave your auto transmission in the next to highest gear, unless climbing hills, then I recommend slowing down to keep the engine from getting near redline. If you can give up the minivan (Honda Odyssey) and go to an SUV, see if you can afford a used Touareg TDI V6... You will get the best of two worlds, a very strong tow vehicle, and very good mileage when not towing. Also add that it handles like a sedan, not a truck. I'm biased on this because I have one and won't go back to a gas powered vehicle. Someday i plan on getting a bigger trailer (small toy hauler) in the 5000-6000 pound range and I will still be well within the tow rating (7700 pounds). If Jeep works through their issues with the new diesel (mostly electrical problems from what I read), then a used Grand Cherokee diesel would work good as well. It was on my very short list of SUV's when I was deciding what to buy.
	2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI

gkooris Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 30 Oct 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 40	Posted: 08 Dec 2014 at 9:00pm
	We're towing with a 2014 Cherokee with a 6 cyl and the 9 speed auto. Plenty of time around 3k revs, depending on the terrain. Got 13.3 towing. Just the way it is. Geoff in CT
	When in doubt, go strong and wrong