|
![]() |
#1 |
VIP Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Dunnellon,FL
Posts: 1,103
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts
|
![]()
Not sure if this belongs here or not....feel free to move it.
I have a '36 motor home with the triton V10 and a '28 enclosed trailer with a 3600 car. Some of the Ford dealers have told me that the transmission won't last long if I tow my rig with it others said it would. Does anyone tow with the Triton V10 and whatever trans that comes with it? I'm pretty much stuck with this motor home thanks to the divorce judge and I'd like to get some use out of it before it becomes a flower pot! Help! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Parker, CO.
Posts: 721
Likes: 158
Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts
|
![]()
I don't have experience with the V10/auto, I have a 6.0 diesel/auto that I use
to tow both my travel trailer and open car trailer. I use the tow mode on shifter. But be sure you have the hitch checked and beefed if needed for towing your 28 ft trailer. Also make sure you have a decent size trans cooler installed. If you use the tow mode and run at a conservative speed, I don't see why you would have any problems. But that means towing at 55-65 mph NOT 75-80.
__________________
Phil Saran Parker, Colorado Last edited by Philip Saran; 05-30-2009 at 02:51 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Beaver Springs, PA
Posts: 494
Likes: 1
Liked 1,283 Times in 159 Posts
|
![]()
We've done hitch work on numerous motorhomes with that type of motor and I don't hear anyone complaining of trans problem. I think as long as you follow typical maintenance you shouldn't have a problem. I certainly wouldn't be afraid of towing with the unit. You might want to add a trans temperature gauge but I really don't think you're going to notice anything strange.
__________________
John DiBartolomeo DRC Race Products DragRacingActionOnline.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 615
Likes: 56
Liked 166 Times in 59 Posts
|
![]()
the thing that will help that unit is a trans cooler ,it may have a factory one on it but, put the biggest one you can fit on it and by pass the radiator you don t need the engine temp to build any heat,unless you towing in sub zero temps you dont need it,you should be ok,amd like mentioned trans temp gauge is key gmonde
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Columbus,Ohio
Posts: 390
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
![]()
My dad has one that he pulls a 28 ft trailer with. Has been fo about 6 years, Never a problem. The triton v10 lacks on power, so he added the Banks system, and it made a HUGE difference, as far as tranny, no probs.
__________________
Tony Hall 3545 S/ST |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|