Towing Gear

[Rhetly Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Rhetly]

I picked up my Jayco Outback yesterday and am prepping it for the drive to the Territory after new years.

I have read elsewhere about towing a decent load in overdrive can place too must stress on the gear as it is not built for it.

I have an 05 GXL, 5 Speed Auto. Petrol.

What are the thoughts by everyone in regards to towing in 5th?

Cheers, Rhet

[Rhetly Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Rhetly]

Slads

I took it for a bit of a spin around town and what you mention is pretty much what I was doing and what felt the most comfortable.

It's good to hear another opinion though.

Cheers, Rhet

[HGMonaro Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close HGMonaro]

can't say anthing about reliabilty as have only towed camper (a Goldstream similar but probably a little heavier than your Jayco) on one little trip but I concur with Slads, the cruise is way to aggressive (fine on flat roads though). I also usually change back to 4th before it thinks it should, going gentle on the throttle. I'm happy to loose a few kph before cresting a hill. Of course, if you want to maintain your speed, just kick it in the guts and 'whoosh'