Standard vs Auto for towing?

[TrainChaser]

I understand the 'under-powered' part! I have an old '92 Ford Ranger, and it almost can't even get up an onramp unless you stick your foot out and push.

Okay, I guess things have changed in the last 25 years. Imagine...

[WanderingKathy]

My husband had some boy from church put some kind of computer thing on his truck that the camper is on. Said it could be set for towing if needed.I don't know how it works. Husband is gone.