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Old 05-27-2019, 11:10 AM   #1
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TOW/HAUL ENGAGED? While Towing Jeep with My RV

I just bought a 1994 Jeep YJ 4X4 5 spd transmission. I will be towing from Palm Beach gardens, FL to Pensacola, FL in 2 weeks. Over 700 Miles.
My Rv is a 35' Class A Forrest River Georgetown with a towing capacity of 7500 lbs. (the jeep weighs 2800 lbs). Towing 4 wheels down. TC in Neutral Tranny in 5th gear.
Question: Should I engage the TOW/Haul Feature on my RV while towing?
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Old 05-27-2019, 11:16 AM   #2
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tow/haul will NOT hurt, but in flat FL it may not be necessary...

I once tried with tow/haul on, then same drive off... I was surprised that I got a bit extra MPG with it ON... flat land, but wind may have had something to do with it...

on hills and mountains definitely ON...
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Old 05-27-2019, 11:18 AM   #3
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Why not? That's what it's for. Nothing magic, all is does is raise the shift points so the engine can rev a little higher, it firms up the shifts so you get less slippage when shifting and will downshift sooner when slowing down to help the brakes. Can't see any reason not to use it. Won't hurt anything.
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