Superchips - Light Tow Question

etalian2005 · 03-13-2010, 12:46 AM

Hey guys. I'm going to be towing my buddy's fishing boat over the break. It's between 18-22 feet but I don't know the wait. Is it okay to run my truck on Light Tow with this load or should I just go back to stock to be safe. Also, proper procedure for towing is in 4 (instead of D) with tow mode ON, correct?

Thanks fellas

mjw357 · 03-13-2010, 05:30 AM

I would guess the weight would be 3500#-4500#, so I really wouldn't worry too much. Yes, you are correct about the gear selection, although on flat highway with a lighter trailer like that you could get away with using D without problems.

Qx_Indulgences · 03-13-2010, 08:52 AM

Man i used the the light tow tune when I was hauling 8 people around and man was I suprised! I was pulling away from my friend in her scion tc up hills.

sleepertrk · 03-13-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by etalian2005

Hey guys. I'm going to be towing my buddy's fishing boat over the break. It's between 18-22 feet but I don't know the wait. Is it okay to run my truck on Light Tow with this load or should I just go back to stock to be safe. Also, proper procedure for towing is in 4 (instead of D) with tow mode ON, correct?

Thanks fellas

Definately use the Tow Mode. Thats exactly what it was designed for. I haven't personally used mine but i have read others saying it made a difference. Let us know how it worked.

etalian2005 · 03-13-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepertrk

Definately use the Tow Mode. Thats exactly what it was designed for. I haven't personally used mine but i have read others saying it made a difference. Let us know how it worked.

You're referring to the Tow Mode button, correct? I know to use that. I always use Tow Mode when I'm pulling something, but I was just curious because I haven't had the Superchips tune. I just wanted to make sure that the weight of the boat wouldn't be too much for the Light Tow tune.

Thanks

JoeyCrack · 03-13-2010, 11:26 AM

leave it in D and use tow mode, i've towed my race car with zero issues for hundreds of miles

etalian2005 · 03-13-2010, 03:39 PM

OK. I understand the transmission and tow mode.

But is the boat light enough to tow with the Light Tow tune or should I run it stock?

sleepertrk · 03-13-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by etalian2005

OK. I understand the transmission and tow mode.

But is the boat light enough to tow with the Light Tow tune or should I run it stock?

I was referring to the Towing Tune on your Superchips. If you have a Titan with the tow mode switch use it too and tow out of OD. If the boat ends up feeling really light try OD. You should be able to tell if its dogging too much in OverDrive.

**loufish** · 03-14-2010, 05:30 AM

...Run the Tow Program, it will work fine towing anything...

Qx_Indulgences · 03-14-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by etalian2005

You're referring to the Tow Mode button, correct? I know to use that. I always use Tow Mode when I'm pulling something, but I was just curious because I haven't had the Superchips tune. I just wanted to make sure that the weight of the boat wouldn't be too much for the Light Tow tune.

Thanks

Dude when superchips means light tow they mean 11,000 lb lol

etalian2005 · 03-14-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by loufish

...Run the Tow Program, it will work fine towing anything...

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Originally Posted by Qx_Indulgences

Dude when superchips means light tow they mean 11,000 lb lol

This is what I was looking for. Thanks fellas.

BRACEYOSELF777 · 03-15-2010, 03:40 PM

I would only use tow mode if your in hills and involving alot of gear changes. But if you are going on flat terrain.....aka the desert, D is just fine. Big-tow gears allow you to be in high gear without shifting down once your up to speed. The tow haul mode button just holds gears longer. Selecting 4th gear for the whole trip would be over kill seeing that your 5th gear in the BT package is the equivalent to a 4th gear.