Towing Gear (Drive or 3rd)

[FORTHEKIDS]

I have an E450 yr2008 on a Winn 31J class c and I am towing a car 4 down. It has a button on the shift to push for Towing, but do i put the shifter in drive or 3rd?

[Gary C]

First we would need to know what make car you are towing.
Look in your owners manuel ..most of them will have a page on that. Or you could call the manufacture or a dealer.
Good luck

[Kathy_MD]

If you are referencing the tow button on the RV shift lever, you leave it in drive. This causes the transmission to downshift during braking and it does other things.

[Izzyblueye]

I leave my E-450 in Drive, I use the tow/haul button to quicken the shift points and for down shifting on hills or when the pull warrants it. It also provides a nice back pressure on down hill grades.

[FORTHEKIDS]

I want to thank all of you for the replies. My first message wasn't very clear, I was asking about the RV. The responses are very helpful and it is now clear to me that I should tow it in Drive. I tried it yestarday and could feel the difference with the tow/haul button engaged. I am very comfortable driving the RV and have put alot of miles on it, but this is the first time I am towing with it. I am practicing in preparation for taking the kids on spring break to San Antonio, TX.

Again, thank you.

Tom