New RIG!!!

[gonzo628]

Well, we finally broke down and upgraded our TV... Last night we took delivery of a 2016 Dodge Durango R/T

- 5.7l Hemi
-- 360 Hp / 390lb/ft Torque
-- MDS (Multi Displacement System)
- AWD with 2-speed transfer case
- Factory Tow
-- Class IV hitch
-- Load-leveling shocks
-- 4/7 pin wire harness
-- Full-size Spare

Now, just need to get it setup proper to tow, then get out there and enjoy...

(I know, I know. I need to update my Sig pic. Will do once setup to tow).

[TrailManorMan]

Have enough power????? 😀😀😀

[B_and_D]

Nice!

[gonzo628]

don't know, yet. Itching to try. Probably more than enough (given that, though my previous TV probably should not have towed the TM, it did, a couple of times, and was able to get up to highway speed on an on-ramp).

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You'll have plenty of inside room and lots-o-power to boot! If I were you I would strap on the biggest trany cooler that will fit and get the extra large finned trany pan. Heat is what kills tranies the fastest and with a bigger cooler and pan you'll also be adding more fluid to the mix and that spells longer lasting viscosity and cooler trany fluid too. A couple of hundred bucks can save you thousands on a premature trany rebuild! ...especially if you're towing in Arizona in the summer.
Tom is happy for you and your new rig

[gonzo628]

Wife informed me it was my early b-day present. (lucky me )

[Padgett]

That should have the same electronics as my GC (same chassis, more seats) and have a display for both the oil and the trans temps. I'd monitor those and decide if more cooling is needed (mine runs very cool even towing on a 90+F day).

Hemi should be nice with the 3124 and that should have the new shifter.

[gonzo628]

Originally Posted by Padgett

That should have the same electronics as my GC (same chassis, more seats) and have a display for both the oil and the trans temps. I'd monitor those and decide if more cooling is needed (mine runs very cool even towing on a 90+F day).

Hemi should be nice with the 3124 and that should have the new shifter.

yes, and yes. It has the twist knob transmission (P R N D) and paddle shifters (gears 1 - 8). No tow-haul mode, so not sure if I should keep the transmission manual or just trust the computer? As for trans and oil, yes I have both gauges and intend to keep an eye on them (but not more so than the road).

[Padgett]

I'd let the computer do the shifting unless in windy hilly areas where you know what you need before the computer does.

As I recall they like 89 octane gas (but will run OK on 87) and need to change all 16 spark plugs at about 20k increments.