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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 05:53 PM
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I just got my 1705 tuner. I pull a 30 ft trailer everyday but under 6000lbs. I was wondering if I want to use the tow safe mode or use the perf tow mode. I did the exhaust and have the gauges, (haven't installed yet). Also if I do the perf tow, is it ok to drive around without a trailer.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 08:50 AM
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Are you asking which modes to use? I can't tell from your post.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 08:28 PM
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correct. Should I use the tow safe mode or the perf tow.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 08:35 PM
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Do you have the two program SCMT, or three? What other mods have you done?

If the truck is stock except for the programmer I'd stick with the low setting. If you've opened up the intake and exhaust you won't have any problems towing with the higher settings.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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So, if you do not tow you can use the medium setting safely? Or the highest? What about no towing, but a payload in the bed?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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I was told not to use the perf tow or highest setting if you haven't done the exhaust or the gauges.
 
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Its pretty much the same as in the manual: low mode, all towing. Middle mode up to 6K lbs. High mode, no towing.
 
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