I use my 2018 SF Sport 2.0I to tow a Jayco Hummingbird 16FD. This SF model is rated at 3500# towing and my 16FD runs nearly 3200# loaded. The SF does a great job pulling, though it does spend a lot of time in 4th/5th gear, and the gas mileage plummets to ~14 mpg.
I recently installed a Scan Gauge to measure the ATF temperature, and it ain't pretty. It commonly runs about 200-230F and on long upgrades gets over 260F. That's bad news for ATF breakdown and transmission failure. I recently had the ATF changed at 25K miles, and it was was pretty gunky.
The mechanic said he could probably fit in a cooler, but it was a messy job, perhaps needing the front bumper, etc removed. I can't find much information for this year/model, so wondered if anyone else has experience they would share?
I recently installed a Scan Gauge to measure the ATF temperature, and it ain't pretty. It commonly runs about 200-230F and on long upgrades gets over 260F. That's bad news for ATF breakdown and transmission failure. I recently had the ATF changed at 25K miles, and it was was pretty gunky.
The mechanic said he could probably fit in a cooler, but it was a messy job, perhaps needing the front bumper, etc removed. I can't find much information for this year/model, so wondered if anyone else has experience they would share?