"... Escape would be the perfect vehicle to tow a 3326."
No idea, Ive never driven/towed with an Escape. Im just not convinced about the TV length issue being a big factor- it goes against my experience. I did try once to tow a trailer with a long wheel-based Mercury station wagon and I was not at all impressed- the springs were way too soft/ long overhang behind tires.
I suppose that I should also mention that towing a trailer is a different animal than driving a sports car on the freeway. Anticipation is a huge factor to keep out of trouble as is keeping speeds reasonable. I view towing requirements similar to driving on slick roads, especially going downhill.
BTW, I fully agree that the weight distribution, particularly on the ball, is THE most important factor in stability. Also, I'm sure the comment about Firestone tires is correct, thinking about it now. My bad.
