Added Strain on Transmission and Preventative Maintenance:
With the added weight being carried around comes added strain on the vehicles components. Carmakers may offer improved hardware to handle
these stresses, including upgraded batteries, transmission oil coolers, heavy duty axles and chassis components and electronic aids like GM's dedicated "Tow/Haul Mode" which helps to reduce unnecessary gear hunting when towing a load.
If your vehicle is a few years old, or you haven't towed with it before, you might want to consider adding some such additional hardware yourself. Transmission oil coolers, for instance, can be added to any truck and reduce wear and tear on transmission components by helping to maintain a desirable operating temperature. Don't underestimate the extremes that towing a load on a hot summer day up a hill will have on your transmission- as the fluid gets hotter, its protective qualities begin to dissipate.
Other accessories are available as well, for instance extended towing mirrors and auxiliary lighting for backing up at night.
A transmission flush is a good idea to ensure maximum performance and protection. Since the transmission of the tow vehicle takes the most abuse when a heavy load is attached, a bit of inexpensive preventative
maintenance may pay dividends in extended life of this vital part of your drivetrain.
Working Class Haulers:
If you are in the market for a new truck, and towing is going to be a part of its regular routine, two really stand out in today's market for offering exceptional power and towing capabilities.
The Chevrolet Silverado is an extremely popular and hard working machine that delivers owners years of service and plenty of power through a wide range of engine choices to meet any need. For the ultimate in torque to pull a heavy load, it can be equipped with an immense Duramax turbodiesel engine that generates 360 horsepower and a whopping 650 pound feet of torque. Making the best of this locomotive output is a six speed Allison transmission. The Duramax and Allison marriage is designed to offer respectable fuel economy and reduced
emissions, as well as a versatile powercurve for tackling daily driving or frequent heavy duty towing needs.
The Nissan Titan, with its 5.6 liter Endurance engine and 305 horsepower is another confident hauler. Properly equipped, it can handle a 9500 pound load. Titan is a Japanese truck with some serious American attitude. Great attention to detail through various thoughtful features and engineering innovations make it a class leader. It also packs a five-speed gearbox for added fuel efficiency.
Check your Tires!
Remember that no matter how well set up your vehicle is, the only part of it that ever touches the road or allows any safety systems to work
properly is the tires. Make sure all are properly inflated based on the recommendations in the owners manual, and if your tires are worn out or questionable, replace them without delay.
A healthy set of tires and well equipped, well maintained towing vehicle with the right trailer is vital to weekday utility and long-weekend adventure all summer long.
With the added weight being carried around comes added strain on the vehicles components. Carmakers may offer improved hardware to handle
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If your vehicle is a few years old, or you haven't towed with it before, you might want to consider adding some such additional hardware yourself. Transmission oil coolers, for instance, can be added to any truck and reduce wear and tear on transmission components by helping to maintain a desirable operating temperature. Don't underestimate the extremes that towing a load on a hot summer day up a hill will have on your transmission- as the fluid gets hotter, its protective qualities begin to dissipate.
Other accessories are available as well, for instance extended towing mirrors and auxiliary lighting for backing up at night.
A transmission flush is a good idea to ensure maximum performance and protection. Since the transmission of the tow vehicle takes the most abuse when a heavy load is attached, a bit of inexpensive preventative
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Working Class Haulers:
If you are in the market for a new truck, and towing is going to be a part of its regular routine, two really stand out in today's market for offering exceptional power and towing capabilities.
The Chevrolet Silverado is an extremely popular and hard working machine that delivers owners years of service and plenty of power through a wide range of engine choices to meet any need. For the ultimate in torque to pull a heavy load, it can be equipped with an immense Duramax turbodiesel engine that generates 360 horsepower and a whopping 650 pound feet of torque. Making the best of this locomotive output is a six speed Allison transmission. The Duramax and Allison marriage is designed to offer respectable fuel economy and reduced
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The Nissan Titan, with its 5.6 liter Endurance engine and 305 horsepower is another confident hauler. Properly equipped, it can handle a 9500 pound load. Titan is a Japanese truck with some serious American attitude. Great attention to detail through various thoughtful features and engineering innovations make it a class leader. It also packs a five-speed gearbox for added fuel efficiency.
Check your Tires!
Remember that no matter how well set up your vehicle is, the only part of it that ever touches the road or allows any safety systems to work
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A healthy set of tires and well equipped, well maintained towing vehicle with the right trailer is vital to weekday utility and long-weekend adventure all summer long.