Towing through the hot desert, what is the safest, extended, EGT?
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Towing through the hot desert, what is the safest, extended, EGT?
Hello there all. Like it says. I was towing on level 5 (TNT/Smarty) from Mammoth Lakes, CA, to Castaic, CA. At one point, while cruising along, I noticed it was 107 degrees outside. My EGT's were in check the whole time (1200 or under) because I would never go over 59 mph. I could not stand going that slow speed, but before I left, I noticed all 4 of my trailer tires were total garbage, so I babied along the whole time.
What is the safest EGT to be comfy with?
Thanx.
What is the safest EGT to be comfy with?
Thanx.
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With the increased timing from the Smarty 1200* is the most I sustain while towing. I don't know where damage will occur but that is the number I feel confident at.
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I towed from Page, Arizona to Las Vegas last year with around 10,000lbs in 110 to 115 degrees and I had to watch the temp gauge the whole way. I towed at 1200 for short periods, having the Edge turned way down. The outside temp was just so hot the truck seemed to be working the whole way. When I got back home I installed the twins, with that being said I tow way too fast.
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