Towing with the 4.7?? - TundraTalk.net

Nutzy10 · 07-30-2007, 08:29 PM

what are they reccomending towing with the 4.7. i dont have the tow/haul mode. do they reccomend using the sport shifting. stay out of overdrive?

jpnca · 07-30-2007, 09:31 PM

Check in the owners manuel. I think towing is around 8k not sure though

Yo2Gill · 07-30-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutzy10

what are they reccomending towing with the 4.7. i dont have the tow/haul mode. do they reccomend using the sport shifting. stay out of overdrive?

Yeah, towing is around 8K. I have a 17' skiff loaded must way about 2,500lbs but I have not towed yet.

gboffroad · 07-30-2007, 10:50 PM

When I am towing my boat (about 4000 pounds) I use the sport shift mode so I can keep the RPM's where I want them. If I am on the interstate for extended amounts of time and I can set the cruise at 70 I will put it back in Drive and leave it. It does not have any problems at that speed since the motor is turning more than 2000 RPM's.

Flight risk · 08-01-2007, 12:11 PM

Use the sport shift!!! alot more fun.

rmjdrift · 08-08-2007, 01:39 PM

With my old 02 with the 4.7 I towed a my car trailer and race car, about 5000 pounds combined and just turned the overdrive off when doing so. I had no problems, tow liked that for 3 years almost once a month

dani7 · 08-11-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Flight risk

Use the sport shift!!! alot more fun.

is that was that stands for sport shift? whats the difference never read into it the dealer just told me it burns a lot of gas so im like ok.

06DC · 08-15-2007, 06:56 PM

keep it out of overdrive and you'll be fine. does the 07 have an overdrive override like my 06 does?

pristinemobiledetail · 08-31-2007, 04:35 PM

I tow about a 2200lbs trailer everyday, no problem really other than some big hills, and the gas mileage isnt so great. I just drive it like I would if I wasnt towing, not sure if thats good or bad. But its worked for 5,000 miles thus far.

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Nutzy10 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 22	Towing with the 4.7?? what are they reccomending towing with the 4.7. i dont have the tow/haul mode. do they reccomend using the sport shifting. stay out of overdrive?

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rmjdrift Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moorpark, Ca Posts: 963	With my old 02 with the 4.7 I towed a my car trailer and race car, about 5000 pounds combined and just turned the overdrive off when doing so. I had no problems, tow liked that for 3 years almost once a month __________________ 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 Slate, Double Cab 1990 Nissan 240sx - Daily Driver 1989 Nissan 240sx Pro Drift Spec (the HATCH) - FOR SALE - 1991 Nissan 240sx Pro Drift Spec (the COUPE) www.RMJMOTORSPORTS.com Performance Parts - Technical Consulting/Support - Track Proven

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07-30-2007, 09:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,919	Check in the owners manuel. I think towing is around 8k not sure though

07-30-2007, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
gboffroad Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 73	When I am towing my boat (about 4000 pounds) I use the sport shift mode so I can keep the RPM's where I want them. If I am on the interstate for extended amounts of time and I can set the cruise at 70 I will put it back in Drive and leave it. It does not have any problems at that speed since the motor is turning more than 2000 RPM's.

08-01-2007, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Flight risk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, sc. Posts: 70	Use the sport shift!!! alot more fun.

08-15-2007, 06:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
06DC Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 75	keep it out of overdrive and you'll be fine. does the 07 have an overdrive override like my 06 does?

08-31-2007, 04:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
pristinemobiledetail Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 7	I tow about a 2200lbs trailer everyday, no problem really other than some big hills, and the gas mileage isnt so great. I just drive it like I would if I wasnt towing, not sure if thats good or bad. But its worked for 5,000 miles thus far.

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