Lets see some trucks with trailer pics!!!(09+)
#1623
Senior Member
trip to central and eastern oregon. good ride!
#1625
Senior Member
#1626
Question for the more experienced towers out here.
I've done a couple of trips with my trailer now and have some observations.
I have a 13 Platinum 5.0 4X4 3.55 gears and a 5 Star tune.
Trailer is a 35' Kodiak 7100 lbs dry.
I've noticed when cruising on the highway, if I set the speed to say 70, the truck tries to hold on in 5th gear but often goes down to 4th. I feel like I'm right in between gears at that speed. I am in tow/haul mode too. I have 6th locked out and thought locking out 5th would be unnecessary but now not sure. The ride is smooth otherwise...just curious about this.
Are there any upgrades you guys would recommend for this like gears or engine?
I was also thinking about leveling the truck then putting airbags in back. Comments?
Here's the previous pic I posted if the setup.
Tks
I've done a couple of trips with my trailer now and have some observations.
I have a 13 Platinum 5.0 4X4 3.55 gears and a 5 Star tune.
Trailer is a 35' Kodiak 7100 lbs dry.
I've noticed when cruising on the highway, if I set the speed to say 70, the truck tries to hold on in 5th gear but often goes down to 4th. I feel like I'm right in between gears at that speed. I am in tow/haul mode too. I have 6th locked out and thought locking out 5th would be unnecessary but now not sure. The ride is smooth otherwise...just curious about this.
Are there any upgrades you guys would recommend for this like gears or engine?
I was also thinking about leveling the truck then putting airbags in back. Comments?
Here's the previous pic I posted if the setup.
Tks
Last edited by mario23; 08-24-2014 at 05:26 PM.
#1627
2011 Lariat Screw EB
Question for the more experienced towers out here. I've done a couple of trips with my trailer now and have some observations. I have a 13 Platinum 5.0 4X4 3.55 gears and a 5 Star tune. Trailer is a 35' Kodiak 7100 lbs dry. I've noticed when cruising on the highway, if I set the speed to say 70, the truck tries to hold on in 5th gear but often goes down to 4th. I feel like I'm right in between gears at that speed. I am in tow/haul mode too. I have 6th locked out and thought locking out 5th would be unnecessary but now not sure. The ride is smooth otherwise...just curious about this. Are there any upgrades you guys would recommend for this like gears or engine? I was also thinking about leveling the truck then putting airbags in back. Comments? Here's the previous pic I posted if the setup. Tks
You're doing what you should. A tune would fix the shifting. Lock out 6th and have fun camping!
#1630
Senior Member
I pull a 31' trailer and have similar issues with cruise control at 70mph. I don't use a tuner. I like to cruise about 65 when pulling the trailer. Don't know if you like that option or not....
As for the airbags, I love mine. I originally had the SuperSprings but I've had problems getting my adjusted just right to get a comfortable non-loaded level. With the airbags, I can get just the right feel no matter what I'm towing and it's a nice ride. I found 30psi for my trailer to be just right. I don't have a level kit installed, so not sure how much different that will make it.