Anyone with knowledge of Dodge electronic 5 speed transmission usage (RAM truck)?

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rjp3526

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I am not clear at all on what "mode" to put my Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L V8 w/ electronic 5-speed overdrive transmission into when I pull a small boat (about 1,000 - 1,200 lbs). I pulled it once and did nothing, leaving it in normal mode with 'overdrive' gear engaged, and that ended up with a trip to Chrysler repair shop to replace some transmission parts that failed - There are 2 other options when you push the button at the tip of the shift lever - First time you push button it says "Tow/Haul" and 2nd time you press button it says "Overdrive Off".
What is the difference, I don't get it ? And which of these 2 modes (if any) to you use to haul around a small 1,200 lb trailer ??
(without burning up the dog gone transmission which seems to be pretty weak so far from my experience !!!)
 
You use the tow/haul. Your transmission has two overdrives 4th and 5th gears. So in tow/haul position instead of dropping to a lower overdrive the transmission drops to 3rd gear which is 1to1 direct. You have a half ton truck and your towing a half ton load which creates to much heat in 4th and 5th gear overdrive.
 
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