Hi all new to the forums. Recently picked up a 5th wheel and according to all the info that the trailer place and I found I should be able to to a 12,000 pound 5th wheel. Empty the trailer is 9,200 pounds (Just had some food and clothes when I towed it last, got fresh water at camp site). Went on an outing with all our friends and there trailers. and found it is getting just under the check gauges light when towing flat, but when hit even a slight grade it jumps up there in temp. Never reaches the red but gets close. I installed a Trans temp gauge and it stays between 180-215 or so.
Below is what we have done recently and what is has. Any other ideas would be great otherwise I will be getting another truck for towing (Keeping this one of course)
63,000 original Miles
Flushed Coolent system
Replaced Fan clutch
Replaced thermostat
Cleaned external of radiator
It has trans cooler and external oil cooler.
When not towing it sits around 215-220 and occasionally drops to 210.
Pic for show:
Below is what we have done recently and what is has. Any other ideas would be great otherwise I will be getting another truck for towing (Keeping this one of course)
63,000 original Miles
Flushed Coolent system
Replaced Fan clutch
Replaced thermostat
Cleaned external of radiator
It has trans cooler and external oil cooler.
When not towing it sits around 215-220 and occasionally drops to 210.
Pic for show:
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