Q&A

AUTO TO MANUAL

Q Hi,

I have a Holden Colorado 2017 dual cab and I have just got my first caravan, a 2018 Grant Cruiser dual axle 19ft 6in. Towing wise I have been told to use manual transmission on five and not to use the sixth gear as it is too hard on the transmission. Could I get some tips on towing as I’m a bit confused on automatic use and the manual shift?

Michael McLear

A G’day Michael,

There is a bit of confusion around this, and it stems from the old days where top-gear — normally fifth — was an overdrive. As overdrives, top