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Joined: 18 Jul 2010
Location: Ohio
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Posts: 11 		  Quote Greenhorn Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Hi everyone!
    Posted: 16 Aug 2010 at 10:39am
Just got back, the truck pulled fine averaged around 11MPG . There were a couple mountains that was challenging only pulling around 30MPH in second gear about 3500-4000 RPM. Sounded like it was screaming but it went. When the transmission is getting ready to shift or I want it to shift ,I just let off the fuel pedal and let it shift . I did find the Edge revolution that monitors all kinds of functions but at $360.00 it wasn't in the budget before vacation. We really like the TT it worked well for us. Could use a bigger bathroom , maybe next time  !!!
2008 F-150 STX 4X4 SC 4.6L 3.55:1
LT22BH EQ2 Tekonsha Prodigy P2
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Joined: 11 May 2010
Location: St.Cloud,MN
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Posts: 25 		  Quote we-canoe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Jul 2010 at 9:56pm
Some power enhancers (EdgePerformance) do have the ability for a digital display.Most performance and/or trans shops can put a temp sensor in the fluid line. 230-250 is getting pretty hot.
2006 GMC Duramax
2011 CT29RLX
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Joined: 06 Jul 2010
Location: sherman, tx
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Posts: 35 		  Quote jimnfor Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Jul 2010 at 10:38am

plan enough extra time for the drive.  let the truck (mainly transmission) rest every hour or so. 

WELCOME WELCOME, have fun
Jim and Christina
2007 silverado xtra cab 5.3
2010 zinger zt31sb
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Posts: 11 		  Quote Greenhorn Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2010 at 10:27pm
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome . I looked at the 24BH they stopped making that model in 09 . A dealer had one about 150 mi. south of us but they still wanted 20K for it. As far as trans temp gauge is there one available that you can plug into the computer monitor plug? How hot is too hot ,and what do you do to cool it just stop on the berm?
2008 F-150 STX 4X4 SC 4.6L 3.55:1
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Joined: 11 Mar 2010
Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posts: 6 		  Quote ritterjw Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2010 at 7:23pm
Welcome to the Sunset Trail group. We have a new ST24BH which we pull with a F150. We have no problems towing. We are in the mountain west and we pull one pass or two verytime we go out. Planning on doing Cottonwood Pass (12,000+) to Taylor Park CO next week-end. Have fun and enjoy all the good times.
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Joined: 27 Oct 2009
Location: LakeCharles,LA
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Posts: 173 		  Quote cowboy_71 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2010 at 3:32pm
Welcome to the family forum Dave...and congrats on the new rig...
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Posts: 1205 		  Quote cwit Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2010 at 2:56pm
Welcome to the forum,  you should have no problems pulling your camper with your truck. I hope you have many years of good camping  with your setup.
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Posts: 25 		  Quote we-canoe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2010 at 9:21am
The 1/2 ton should work just fine but the best insurance to save a tranny is to have a "trans temp" gage so you don't cook the tranny.Watch the tack to make sure the torque converter is NOT un-locked and slipping (make trans temp climb super fast).Best of luck.
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Joined: 09 Apr 2006
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Posts: 913 		  Quote Stan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 11:33pm
Welcome and congrats on the new ST.  Your 150 should pull that fine.  Just remember the trailer will cut corners so stay wide, especially on right turns (curbs will bite you!)
Stan and Terri
Oak Harbor, WA
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Joined: 18 Jul 2010
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Posts: 11 		  Quote Greenhorn Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 10:59pm
Thanks , just a little unnerved about pulling it through the mountains.
2008 F-150 STX 4X4 SC 4.6L 3.55:1
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