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grueter

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  1. I still don't understand about the towing? If you downshift to 5th gear and come to a stop do you have to put it in 1st gear or will it shift 1 ,2 3 4 5 without moving the shifter out of 5th gear?I understand that if you put it back in auto shift after you come to a stop and it shifts all the way to 6th gear you can bring it back to 5th gear (for towing as they say to do )but do yopu have to shift to 1st to start off? I have not towed anything yet. Thanks Ray

  2. When I bought my Journey I made sure it had the tow prep package and and I had a Curt Class III hitch installed. It's looks good with no cutting required. I've been towing my toy trailer that I put 3 quads and 2 motorcycles on. The total weight is approximately 2,900 lbs. I haven't had any issues towing. I've been averaging 14-16 MPG towing, which is great. I use the autostick as recommended in the owners manual and never shift into 6th, leaving it in 5th cruising down the road. I keep the RPM's between 2000-4000 RPM. It pulls the weight just fine. I'm very happy. :dog:

    When you use the Autostick do you start out with the indicator in 5th gear or do you have to after each stop shift manualy to 1st 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th? Also when in 5th gear and you go up a hill will it downshift or do you have to do it youself?Haven't tried any of this yet. Thanks

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