Towing 6k lbs

[BCRacing24]

I'd recommend the bb tune with autocal. I town 7k lbs with mine all the time and its a night and day difference especially on shifting pulling hills.

Does the BB Tune really help that much with towing ?? I have used "other" tuners before with little effect. We tow a 5,500k all aluminum toy hauler which does good in the plaines of IL & IN. Get down to KY & TN by the smokey mountains and it will hardly get out if its own way, hate how it down shifts 2 gears to maintain speed while screaming @ 4k rpm. Wouldn't mind having a "economical" tune for daily driving, maybe a tune that holds 4cyl mode longer ?? Not expecting a Diesel or Supercharged ride, just a more manageable tow.



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[4cdndctn]

The double downshift is a pain, happens with cruise control often. Yes it helps as there is a little more torque and hp, but it's still the same transmission.

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[Jewel or Jalopy]

I upgraded my pads to Centric Fleet semi-mettalic before towing our 6000 lb trailer 2900 miles through the Rockies this summer. The brakes felt great and we had no fade whatsoever.

 

[Rivieraracing]

I upgraded my pads to Centric Fleet semi-mettalic before towing our 6000 lb trailer 2900 miles through the Rockies this summer. The brakes felt great and we had no fade whatsoever.

Where did you find those brake pads?

 

[4cdndctn]

^ those were my choice had I not gone with Carquest. With good rotors they are certainly heavy duty.

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[a4edwin]

Just some of the hitch and you hooked up. We have a ton of guys coming in with heavy iron lifted and they are all scared of the towing with weight and sway. No rush but when you get a chance.

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Here is me on the 4th 7,000 lb 33' travel trailer in tow. I knew she was back there but pulled it like a dream.

You using helper bags in that shot?

 

[The 'ER]

You using helper bags in that shot?

Nope all just lifted coils and spacers. Didn't squat her to bad. I have big boy Monomax shocks. It pulled heavy but it was a toy hauler with no toys in it so heavy tongue weight. Plus it is not very talk so couldn't even tell she tipped out at about 7900#.

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Dropping parts off (again). 5,000# haul mark.

 

[Jewel or Jalopy]

Where did you find those brake pads?

Got them from a vendor here, http://www.r1concepts.com/

Quick delivery from LA as well. No issues with fit. But they are definitely dusty.