Why 50 mph for 500 miles? - TDR Roundtable

Why 50 mph for 500 miles?

03-08-2006, 02:57 AM

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JDubien

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Why 50 mph for 500 miles?

Hello everyone,

Can anyone explain why the manual reads when towing, not to exceed 50 mph for the first 500 miles of towing? I've got 1700 miles on my truck already. I need to tow my trailer out of town and speed limits are 65 to 75 mph on the highways. What is the benefit of not exceeding 50 mph?

Thanks,

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