I have and 02 Dakota 4.3L V8 with Factory towing package and the upgraded rear axle gear ratio. When I use it to tow my small teardrop trailer (less than 2,000 lbs) I have a problem with the Overdrive constantly switching in and out. This happens even on flat straight-aways with the cruise control on, but Only when I am doing over 67 MPH (If I am driving 65 and under, it does not switch out.)
I feel as if this engine should have no problem towing this trailer at
70 while in Overdrive. I can easily push this trailer around with 1 hand in my backyard, and it it very aerodynamic in shape.My Question: Is there some sort of adjustment that can be made to whatever tells the tranny to switch out of overdrive? Or should I just eat the extra gas cost, turn off the overdrive and drive in 3rd gear at
3,000 rpms (vs 2000 or so in Overdrive.)