2016 towing capacity

[ljh]

Have a 2016 eco-diesel without the 392 axle towing ratio; I use my truck to tow a RV with a total weight of about 6700 pounds. My truck has heavy duty coil springs in the rear and I’ve installed airbags as well. It seems to handle well and I can pull up most hills at 100kph without loosing my speed- rpms reach about 3000 when I do so. Even though everything seems fine now I’m a bit anxious about how my truck will do in the future since I would like to
keep it for a long time.
Appreciate any advice from those with more experience and knowledge than I do about this engine’s long term performance with this load
ljh

 

[carlhenry]

Welcome. For longevity tune it

 

[B. Smith]

If doing a lot of towing, I'd suggest GDE trans tune. Love the way my truck tows with the engine and transmission tuned by GDE. With great customer support too.

 

[BoostN]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[earlymopar]

Is the GDE "trans tune" an option on their re-programmed controller? Do you know what the "tune" is or does? When I purchased my controller from them I remember getting a transmission braking option but don't recall anything else being offered.

- EM

 

[TC Diesel]

Long term ownership will require Tuning, You will also need to share details on current truck maintenance, and AEM status.

 

[B. Smith]

Eliminates 2-1 downshift hesitation at low speed tip-in maneuvers (i.e. rolling stop sign re-acceleration)
• Upshifts earlier in all conditions for improved fuel economy.
• Downshift criteria revamped to best utilize engine torque curve and stay in each gear longer.
• Hill mode optimization to prevent gear hunting
• Refinement on shift scheduling in altitude to provide better engine responsiveness
• Revamped warm-up mode scheduling to provide faster engine warmup (i.e. 1-2 gears lower compared to normal shift maps)
• Increased minimum engine speed after upshift during DPF regeneration for better regen efficiency (this feature will only appear with the GDE Hot Tune installed in ECM).
• Eliminated shift schedule offset based on steering wheel angle to give better continuity of powertrain presence.
• All new tow/haul mode scheduling for maintaining best engine speed range during trailering.
• More use of converter lockup and reduced slip rates to reduce tranny fluid heat load and improve fuel economy.
• More linear response in shifting in medium/high load.
• The shift speeds are quicker and torque response optimized.
• Positive torque requests enabled during downshifts at lower engine speeds for smoother and quicker shifts.
• Torque management maps calibrated for proper clutch control in high output applications (i.e. GDE Turbo Kit, etc), and positive torque enabled during closed throttle downshifts for improved shift comfort
• Highway passing downshifts are sharper and torque is immediate.
• Holds gear better while towing and less hunting on grades.
• Raised absolute input torque limits to enable full torque capacity of GDE Turbo Kit
• Ram vehicles now feature our GearCommand™ feature letting the (+) and (-) buttons on steering wheel to command up- and down-shifts when pressed instead of setting max allowed gear.
• Enables 2nd gear launch from a stop using wheel buttons (Ram) or steering wheel paddles