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coconne3

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Posted: 05/20/23 04:58pm

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Towed our camper for first time. Tv max 5000lb and camper single axle 4000lb.
On return trip, noted an odd smell when we would stop at lights. ( no warning lights and did not overheat). We took it to mechanic who found the transmission fluid had become co taiminated and burned (was drained and replaced in January prior to towing and it had the atf added when purchased. Mechanic drained and filled twice to get rid of odor and suggested we take it to dealer (appt is Monday). If we did tow too much weight, is this what we would have seen? If we decrease weight, is it safe to tow at some point? Hoping there’s an issue with the car but if there’s not I think the only answer is too much weight. We r attempting to get firm measurements of weight but kind of hard when can’t pull and need to wait for someone to help! Any suggestions would be appteciated

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Posted: 05/20/23 05:20pm

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What is your TV and what exactly is your camper and how fast did you tow?

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Posted: 05/20/23 05:33pm

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Tough to tell much with no information. [emoticon]

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Posted: 05/20/23 05:37pm

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Sounds more like a question for Dear Abby….

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coconne3

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Posted: 05/20/23 06:13pm

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Sorry! New to this….
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bgum

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Posted: 05/20/23 06:58pm

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Some places and models list your tow limit of 3500 to 5000 pounds. Where did you get the 5000 number. Did you take it out of OD?

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Posted: 05/20/23 07:10pm

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The tow weight goes to 5000 with atf coolant

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Posted: 05/20/23 07:23pm

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I don't understand how the atf can be burned but nothing ever overheated. When you take it to the dealer they should insure your sensors are working correctly.
In any case good luck and welcome to the forum.

coconne3

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Posted: 05/20/23 07:26pm

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Thank you

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Posted: 05/20/23 08:17pm

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Was the transmission hunting gears or shifting frequently? May need to manually hold a lower gear at times and keep the engine rpm up and minimize shifting. Drive slower helps. Especially up hills. Ask about adding an auxiliary transmission cooler.

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