Trailer Mode

[Jwenzen]

Ok I have an aftermarket trailer that most likely weighs less than most 2nd passengers on my 2010 RT. Can somebody help me with the purpose of trailer mode and what is does? If I am pulling it empty does it really need to go into trailer mode? Thanks for any help.

[Pennyrick]

Ok I have an aftermarket trailer that most likely weighs less than most 2nd passengers on my 2010 RT. Can somebody help me with the purpose of trailer mode and what is does? If I am pulling it empty does it really need to go into trailer mode? Thanks for any help.

TM adjusts your auto downshift rpm to occur higher than normal to protect the drive train components. Some say it also puts input to the VSS but no one has proven that to me yet. We pull R622's with both Spyders and do not use TM. However, we alway stay over 4,000 rpm and never drive with passengers. It is a safeguard.