bretsf150

I just bout a rhino 700 & it weighs 1200 pound and another 800 for the trailer. My question is if I'm pulling it at around 65 to 70 mph can I keep the truck in overdrive. I just don't want to take a chance and be lugging the trans a burn it up. I would think 2000 pound or so of towing on flat ground at that speed would be fine and not be heating the trans or over working it. But just thought get some opinions. Thanks

PJB

Ive towed a car on a dual axle trailer in OD. I only took it out of OD when going up hills on the highway. Otherwise I set the cruise control and it was fine.
My truck had well over 120k at the time and had no issues with towing.

bretsf150

Yea my truck just rolled 100k, I just don't want to be replacing 3000$ trans. But yea going up hills I would take off OD

chris.c

I towed a uhaul with a miata from southern Louisiana to North Texas running 75-85 with OD on. Just take it off OD if it keeps unlocking the converter.

bretsf150

Cool. Sounds like I'll be fine then, so far

zx12-iowa

Yes keep in overdrive. That weight is nothing for an f150. You shouldn't even notice it's there. I don't worry about overdrive unless I'm at 6-7 k lbs and then only if what I'm towing is high profile.

dixiemudder4x4

I agree overdrive is just a fancy name for forth gear. It's like saying should I tow in third? If you can maintain 1800-2000 rpm use the gear if not down shift and go slower. The only issue with over drive on this trans is it's applied with a band instead of a clutch so backing off the throttle at the time of the shift can save friction material. When the gear is fully engaged there is no slippage, the constant shifting is what creates heat and wear.

bretsf150

Cool!! Thanks for giving me a piece of mind