&
& The V8 is none too large for this task. Pulling into a strong headwind or
& uphill I have to drop out of overdrive. On the level or with no wind or a
& tailwind, overdrive is fine at 70 mph. But my trailer is about 2,000 lbs.
& max. However, I believe that WIND is more important to loading the engine
& than trailer WEIGHT. I plan to tow two bikes to Tucson in December, which
Overdrive was never intended for heavy towing, it is for economy when
cruising "empty". I don't consider having to drop out of overdrive
to mean the V8 is marginal.
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