Toad question

[Bob Lawrence]

We tow a 94 Geo Tracker..weighs 2400 lbs...don't notice it at all.
Just bought a 05 Honda Element to tow and it weighs 3,500 lbs. Don't
notice it either except when going up hills and the speed drops about
5-10 mph.
Bob Lawrence
84 PT36
Tacky Tacoma, Wa.

> I haven't pulled a toad with the Bird. I just set up a 1996 Sidekick
> as a toad. Just under 3000lbs. How much of a difference will I
> notice pulling a toad of this size? I've got a retarder so I don't
> think the weight of the toad even without brakes will make a huge
> difference in braking ability given the relative weights of the two
> vehicles. How much will I notice the toad when hill climbing?
>
> Kerry
> 82 FC 35
>