Downshifting SE5 with trailer

[Yol Bolsun]

Whilst I do not think there should be any issue, just wanted to check. SpyderFest was the longest road trip for us with the Bunkhouse Queen in tow. Whenever possible, I down shifted to let the engine do most of the 'braking'. While I cannot think of a downside, I just wanted to bounce this off the gurus before engraining this process.

Is this an acceptable practice with the SE5 in trailer mode?

 

[NancysToy]

I do it with a manual. I see no reason not to with an SE.

 

[CyncySpyder]

If you put the SE5 in trailer mode, it does downshift automatically sooner by itself

But :agree: we also downshift for the engine braking benifit that it provides to help save the brake pads a little:clap: especially with the added extra weight of the trailer or in our case, a phat-azz camper

 

[Yol Bolsun]

Thanks guys;

That is kinda where I am at. Knew that the 'trailer mode' changed the shift pattern, both up and down. Found I was forcing the down earlier than the 'trailer mode' just to slow down more for lights and stops (engine braking). Wanted to check in. Sounds like I'm OK.

Tks

BTW, Dave how ya doin'? Missed you at SpyderFest. Sposedly, we would have been camp site neighbors at LadyBug. Was lookin' forward to spoilin' Teddy. :roflblack: