I towed with a 2009 Subaru Forester (2.5L 4 cyl) in the mild hills of Ohio. On the slightest grades the 4 speed automatic tannny would drop to 3rd gear. It also "hunted" back and forth from 4th to 3rd occasionally on flat highway.
I would not recommend the Subie. I now tow with a Nissan Xterra (V6 with 5 speed automatic) and I am very satisfied.
Best of luck in whatever you choose.
Dave
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "Sleepless" <amylturnbull@...> wrote:
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> While I appreciate the information in the database about tow vehicles, I gleaned most of the information I needed about towing from the internet. I think I understand that engine size relates to power and power relates to gas use (very simplified) and that I should aim for something like 15 mpg and be happy about it. I feel like it comes down to this (for me): will I be able to maintain average uphill speed in the twists and turns on PCH? And, after all my towing, will I still be confident that my TV is operating without undue stress to it's parts? And so my search came down to a Volvo CX-90 or a Suburu Forrester--two slightly different classes, as I understand it. I'm bucking for the Volvo--I've always driven Volvo's and the engine is more powerful and this has got to mean something, right? Love to have some feedback here. Thanks.
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> Amy aka Sleepless aka Tawanda now Podzilla
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