Originally Posted by
g-50Cab
That being said, a stick shift is typically better for towing - the transmission is not hunting for a gear, and you can choose a lower gear and rev it up to keep from dogging the engine.
There are pro's to either type of transmission. With a stick, you have clutch wear to contend with. With an automatic, yes, it may hunt for a gear (unless you take it out of OD if there are elevation changes) and auto's are typically a bit more fragile than a stick.