Topic: TT towing

[Richie_Rich]

I am new and have a follow up question. Everyone seems to be recommending a transmission cooler for towing, I thought that was included as part of the towing package. I have an '08 LTZ that I am planning to tow a 32' with a dry weight of 4,900 lbs. Fully loaded it will probably be about 5,800 lbs.  I have the 5.3 liter with a 3.73 and towing package.  Are the recommendations to add an additional cooler?

Like MBT mentioned take a look for an auxiliary cooler.
32' is a big trailer, especially with 3.73 gears.
I would definitely get a trans temp gauge to keep an eye on temps.

I suppose I'm a bit paranoid from the experience with my '02 Durango, but it's a bit unnerving when the trans temps keep climbing above 250 deg and your in the middle nowhere.

Let us know how it goes.

[cadboy1]

My 02 did have the factory aux cooler and the towing package was included with the Z71. My 03 the towing package was extra $$ and it did not have the Aux cooler..thanks general I added one though 

[KY_BOB]

If you've got the stock one, then you'll be fine.

I agree.

[KY_BOB]

I can't speak for the Gen 2 Av but I can vouch that the Gen 1 Av with towing package DID NOT have an auxiliary TOC. It's easy enough to check - either check under the front of the Av or pop the hood and look in front of the radiator/condensor. There should be a small cooler there is there is an aux. Don't mistake the very small power steering cooler for an aux TOC, though.

I'm not 100% sure about the AV's but the '11 Silvy with towing package does have one.  I suspect the AV's do too.  I haven't towed with it yet but I've not seen my trans temps over 170 yet durring our recent 100deg weather.