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Old 10-22-2011, 09:42 PM   #13
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Re: Towing a 5000pound trailer with a E350 5.4/3.73

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Originally Posted by loren85022
I pull a 20' toy hauler with my 5.4L. Loaded, you definitely know it's back there. The biggest issue is the tranny shift points. Almost dangerous when going up a grade in traffic. If you lose the RPM's, it's tough to regain them.
Why not regear? Would have been my advice to Whistler too- get the trailer, drag it around if you feel like you're underpowered, regear. I would think it would save the tranny from being overworked as well if that's a concern.
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