[Virginia Deacon]

Our tow vehicle is rated at 5000 towing capacity, and it has the larger V6 engine. We've got a couple mountains nearby that we've traveled over, and I had to move to the truck lane and put the flashers on (40 - 45 mph maximum sustained speed).

I tow with overdrive disabled, as recommended by the Owner's Manual. Having mostly-level terrain, I am satisfied with the performance of our tow vehicle when trailering, but am considering getting a V8 (It can sometimes get a little hairy when traveling at 45 mph in the truck lanes, especially on Interstate 81).

Another consideration is that - in addition to the two of us and our two dogs - we usually have our tow vehicle packed with quite a bit of "stuff" (probably 200 - 300 pounds worth). And, that adds to the total weight being handled by our tow vehicle.

Merry Christmas and Happy Camping!