cruise control

cableman

Well-known member

• Sep 3, 2009

• #1

I was just wondering if anyone tows with the cruise control.

 

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jbeletti

Well-known member

• Sep 3, 2009

• #2

I do. Cruise Control on, TowHaul mode on. If the weather/road conditions are poor, I turn Cruise Control off.

 

Oldlthrneck

Just an Old Jarhead

• Sep 3, 2009

• #3

Ditto, what Jim said.
Fred

 

gmc

Reitired - California-Central Chapter Leaders

• Sep 3, 2009

• #4

I also use the cruise control

 

HarleyRyder

Retired Gunslinger

• Sep 3, 2009

• #5

And so do I.

 

nemo45

Well-known member

• Sep 3, 2009

• #6

What they said!

 

Ray LeTourneau

Senior Member - Past Moderator

• Sep 3, 2009

• #7

I use the Cruise too as long as the hills aren't too bad. I take it out of cruise in the hilly areas.

 

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tmcran

Well-known member

• Sep 3, 2009

• #8

Cruise and T/H. I use it hills or no hills.

 

caissiel

Senior Member

• Sep 3, 2009

• #9

I use cruise all the time, if its hilly I shift off overdrive and cruise a little slower. I watch my Torque Load, Exhaust Temp, and Water Temp, all the time. So far no problems with any.

 

jayc

Texas-South Chapter Leaders

• Sep 3, 2009

• #10

Another yep for tow haul and cruise control.

 

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AL KADEY

ALLEYKAT&MOMMAKAT

• Sep 3, 2009

• #11

i use cruise and tow haul except for wet or icy road surface

 

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JWG

Member

• Sep 4, 2009

• #12

Seems like we all agree... Cruise on, tow mode, overdrive off on hills... No problems...

 

CrazyScotsman

Well-known member

• Sep 5, 2009

• #13

Ditto Ditto Ditto

 

jmgratz

Original Owners Club Member

• Sep 5, 2009

• #14

Yes for t/h and cruise.

 

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Clark

Member

• Sep 5, 2009

• #15

I'll throw my two cents in. I use cruise control and tow/haul mode in all exept Very hilly terraine or Very wet or poor road conditions when towing my 3055RL. If the transmission starts down shifting on steep hills, then I'll drop the cruise and go to foot control to save fuel.
Clark

 

porthole

Retired

• Sep 5, 2009

• #16

Dittos. The GMC's do a really good job integrating the cruise - engine - and trans controls to try and maintain speed. What I have found is the rest of the vehicles, specially those with "those other brands" ended up slowing down too much when behind them - always have to pass

 

Nabo

Southeast Region Director-Retired

• Sep 5, 2009

• #17

We do the same as Clark. Cruise and Tow Haul except when the transmission starts downshifting in hilly conditions, then it's foot power.

 

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wyleyrabbit

Well-known member

• Sep 5, 2009

• #18

I use cruise control and tow/haul. Once up to highway speed, I turn off tow/haul to save some fuel.

It should be mentioned to never use cruise control when the roads are slippery.

Cheers,
Chris

 

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pigpen1491

Member

• Sep 5, 2009

• #19

use cruise all the time. on hills take out of OD to help hold back Jack

 

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billd

Well-known member

• Sep 6, 2009

• #20

I use the crusie control, execpt on slippery roads, very hilly areas or high winds.

Bill