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A shift kit is always a good idea when hauling a trailer. It is a kit that is installed in the transmission made up of gaskets seals and other small parts. Fairly easy to install. This makes the car shift faster, without lag in between gears. Normally if you had a tachometer your car may drop 1200 RPM'S while shifting, but with a shift kit, it would only drop 600 or so RPM"S Easier on fuel, and easier on transmission. Good investment in my opinion. Happy travels and cheers from Nova Scotia
Towing capacity depends upon trailer design and actual tongue weight of the trailer and load. It also depends upon the condition of your rear suspension, engine size, the condition of your cooling system and if you have an add-on transmission cooler. (for automatics). Last, capacity is also determined by the hitch rating. Generally speaking, you should be able to pull around 5,000 lbs without problems. If towing long distances or up steep grades it is wise to change the transmission and differential fluid before towing and service those more frequently than normal.
There is a reason they install a transmission cooler in
a vehicle when you order the towing pkg. Cooler is
better. A universal trans.cooling system is not that
expensive and fairly easy to install. And it's worth it's
weight in gold if you can squeeze an extra 10 to 20,000mi out of a transmission, before you go the long buck for a rebuilt. Hope this helps.
You can tow just about anything with anything if you have the right gearing. BUT, Your limit is set by the kind of hitch (class rating) you are going to use. I use a simple rule of not towing anything more than double the weight of the vehicle you are pulling with. In towing heavy loads you will need an electric trailer braking system, stabilizer bars, lighting harness addition (applies overall...some require an add on module additional to wiring to prevent system damage), heavy duty radiator and an external transmission cooler. (also, more frequent trans fluid changes, best to use synthetics) If you will be towing on a regular basis, I'd also look into getting the "police package" in regards to sway bars and shocks (all around) as it helps with control.
YOU NEED AUXiLiARY COOLER KIT.YOU MOUNT IT IN FRONT OF THE SUV RADIATOR.IT HELPS LOWER TRANSMISSION TEMP WHEN HAULING OR PULLING HEAVY TRAILERS.YOU CAN BUY IT AT MOST AUTO PARTS PLACES.
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