I am sure this has been discussed. But i am wondering what can be done to help lower the tranny temp when backing trailers?

 

How far are you backing these trailers? I have never paid that much attention to my temp gauge when backing up with a trailer, but the alarm did not go off so it must not get that hot.

 

4 low helps. I try to use it as long as there aren't any tight turns involved,

 

I'm backing a 18' steel deck car hauler maybe 100 feet up hill and turning 90 degrees. Everthing is on pavement and the temp goes over 230 in that little distance. tried to use 4x4 but to sharp of turn. Any other suggestions?

 

Same thing happens to me, I dont know of a way to cure it other than watch the gage (gauge?) and let it cool. Only happens with a HEAVY as in <7000lb load for me, with my 4000lb slide in camper temps dont rise nearly as fast.

 

If you back the truck up everyday to where the fluid get to 230+ more then once per day then I would keep a close eye on the fluid and service the trans every 10K or so.

 

If you are backing the trailer often, I would probably look at mounting a trailer hitch on the front and pushing the trailer into place... if it is a bumper pull, would help with visibility, lower those temps, make it easier to get into those tight spots...

 

Just do what I do when backing the dump trailer up. It can weight up to 18k-20k, I just use 4x4 low till I need to make the turn then I take it out and back into 2x4 make the turn then go back to 4x4 low takes a little more time but it so much eaiser on everything. Alot of times I cant take it out of low due to the type of ground I have to move it through. Then I just end up doing a 15 point turn lol, I have a good deal of room to work with though and no pavement.

When I am done I just take it for a little spin and make sure the convertor is locked up to cool everything off. Some days I wish I would have gotton a stick, then I get into bumper to bumper traffic.

 

Backing with the stick isn't much better than the autos. I have to ride the clutch or you are doing what seems like 20 MPH in reverse....

 

Thanks y'all for all the Info/help.