Towing speed (?)

[localboy]

I have a a Scan Gauge II, and run it full time but I have not figured out how to get the Tranny temp out of it.

Harvey

It has to be programmed for your particular vehicle. Trans temps will show as TFT. I use one on the F250.

 

[B~C]

MAN, where's the commons sense around here. Simple math tells you that the more time you spend on the road, the greater the odds are of being in an accident, this is especially true in wintry, icy conditions. Using my finely honed critical thinking skills, it's a no brainier to deduct that by keeping that skinny pedal mashed to the floor you'll be on the road for a shorter period of time and lessen your odds of accidents. On steep uphills where your speed is likely to drop below 90mph you can fire up the outboard and mash the control to full speed ahead and get a little added propeller boost.

I like running about 65 but will speed up if needed and try to go with the flow

 

[localboy]

On steep uphills where your speed is likely to drop below 90mph you can fire up the outboard and mash the control to full speed ahead and get a little added propeller boost.

I thought the turbo did that... :lol:

 

[Marco Flamingo]

I've used cruise control about one time when towing. I entered a corner going downhill at the set speed. Corner was not a constant radius and right where it got slightly sharper the cruise control punched the accelerator. Thanks but no thanks Mr. Cruise Control. I've got this. It does require me to stay awake.

I do like my vehicle's "sport mode" when towing. It lowers the down shift points and raises the up shift rpms. Works great when towing and keeps the engine from lugging and tranny from hunting as much.

Speed depends on conditions.

 

[Hunkydory]

Cruise control towing & boat auto pilot, love em both. Don’t use towing vehicle cruise control in places where slick or throttle control varying is best, but in 80,000 plus miles of towing the CD22, the cruise control has been on most of the time & has never caused a white knuckle situation, where as plenty other driving variances sure did & most of them in the Seattle area high traffic areas.

I usually tow at 60 to 70 & don’t hesitate to do 80 or so for quick passing, also would hold a steady 80 if good reason for it, where that was the speed limit. My trailer tires are rated for 80 some mph & have air pressure & heat monitors on all tires, plus a one ton duelly doing the towing. Up to a point bigger is better with the towing vehicle. Kinda like preferring a oversized anchor. One makes for relaxed driving the other sound sleeping.

Jay

 

[localboy]

For the record I only use CC when appropriate, like on long stretches of interstate with open road. I don't use it in tight or windy roads etc nor in traffic, like one has in the Puget Sound region.

But from say Cle Elum or Ellensburg to Spokane...with miles and hours of nothing but desert and wheat/corn...

 

[colbysmith]

With the Highlander and the 22, I kept it at 60mph or less. With the F150, prior with the 22, and now with the 25, 65mph is my top speed. I tow approximately 10,000 miles a year. Could the truck go faster. Sure. But the boat trailer and truck combination handles good at 65 or less. And of course that's depending upon the road. Mountain driving, I'll run 50-65 uphill, depending upon what the Ford can handle, and downhill I'll find the gear and speed that allows me to stay mostly off the brakes. (Worked in my semi driving days as well, a long time ago.) Or the speed limit if lower. :wink: I'll stop at least every two hours if not sooner, and walk around checking the tires, hubs and tiedowns. Along with the pickup's tires as well. The other advantage I've found with the speed, is that the driving is much more relaxed, than running with the rat race. Oh, and cruise control is on unless I need more specific control of my speed...Colby

 

[daninPA]

The other advantage I've found with the speed, is that the driving is much more relaxed, than running with the rat race. ...Colby

Exactly! We are typically towing from/to a vacation - so why bring the commute mindset?

 

[journey on]

California has a 55 mph speed limit for towing trailers. That said, everyone goes faster. I got a speeding ticket for towing when I was passing a semi going downhill. When I asked the cop what the Highway Patrol allowed, since it obviously wasn't 55, he said under 70. So in Calif I drive right around 65, sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less.
Haven't got a towing ticket since. Also I've got used to driving at that speed and it serves me well in other states.

And, BTW, we need to stop every couple of hours or so, but I've never checked the trailer. Obviously, no problems. Since I got rid of those Chinese trailer tyres.

Boris

 

[hardee]

I don't know about the other hiways in California, but I-5 was nothing but washboard. Yes, the 55, for towing kept most of those rigs in the right lane. I drive like an old Montana rancher :? I like lots of acreage around me, so I find a spot between to well spaced big rigs, slide in and stay there. Generally we are going 60-65 and I'm good with that. Don't much get over 65. I do stop about every 2 hours +/- to check on "things". In the car I rarely stop in less that 5-6 hours, but with a trailer it is better to be sure.

Harvey
SleepyC:moon

 

[localboy]

Since I got rid of those Chinese trailer tyres.

Boris

Did the same. Installed 4 Goodyear Endurance tires prior to this trip. I’ve gone thru several “Made in China” tires ;some came with the trailer, some I bought from Les Schwab. I’m going to put the 4 used ones on my car hawler. It does not see many miles. Still need one more Goodyear for the (boat) spare.

 

[Desert Dory]

" . . . and we tow with a 2010 5.7L Tundra rated to tow 10k lbs."

Specifically I was curious about Desert Dory since he is running the same tow rig I am. I have a a Scan Gauge II, and run it full time but I have not figured out how to get the Tranny temp out of it.

And Yes, Bob, I am a believer in the Banks systems. Have driven with them many times.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

Hey Harvey,
Sorry for the late reply.

I have a Bully Dog GT tuner in the truck that I use to display coolant temp, trans temp (it's the pan temp, so I'm told), intake air temp, and something else (I'll have to look). I do have the "tow" tune installed which provides a bit more low end torque and remaps the shift points. It also allows you to adjust some stuff/settings that normally have to be done at the dealer, or with the Toyota Tech Stream software and a laptop. Want to turn off the seatbelt chime, done! Want to remap the sensitivity of the gas peddle, done! Door ajar chime bugging you, done! You get the idea.

Having said all that, these things list @ $399. I got mine for $125 from a guy on Tundras.com. Would I buy one for list price? Probably not, as I don't see huge difference from the stock tune. It is nice to have the ability to turn some stuff on and off but I would just get the Tech Stream software to do that kind of stuff.

Also, your Scan Gauge should work just fine for what you're wanting to do. From what I have read about them, you just need to load the proper PID into the device to display the info that's missing. PLUS, that device will display both, the converter temp, and pan temp, with the proper PID's loaded. I think a Google search is going to be your best bet to figure out how to do it.

Cheers, Desert Dory

 

[hardee]

Thank you for the detailed reply. I have seen some info about the Bully Dog Tuner, but not interested in the $$$ for what I would get out of it, I don't think. I do need to spend more time on the Scan GaugeII and get that sorted out. I have heard that it can do what I need, That is why I bought it.

Thanks again.

Harvey
SleepyC:moon