Transmission o/d question

[BuckHunter]

I have a 2002 ranger 4x4 with the 3.0. My question is when I'm towing my 4 wheeler should I do it with the overdrive on or off? The trailer is a basic 5x10 tilt. The whole package is about 1300 lbs. I'm guessing a little on the high side I know the 4 wheeler is 475 lbs. Where I go is mostly f!at with a few rolling hills but not to bad. Nothing real steep.Thanks

 

[DILLARD000]

When pulling a trailer, unless driving across "Kansas" at 60mph+, recommend having "OD OFF".
Engine will run at higher RPMs, but Tranny will shift less, thus be under less stress & likely run a little cooler.
Especially towing, be sure to service your Tranny frequently, changing the ATF+Filter & adjusting the Bands.

 

[BuckHunter]

I forgot to mention that it is all interstate about 100 miles round trip.

 

[Blmpkn]

If it can't decide weather or not it really wants to be in OD, I'd shut it off.

If it putts along just fine without hunting I wouldn't bother.

 

[BuckHunter]

Ok thanks