I had one near miss towing Storm Petrel with my RAV4. The short version is that a semi and I tried to move into the same lane just before the interstate split. I ended up taking the other split, not the intended one, via the shoulder at 55 or 60. He was bigger - lots bigger, so he got the lane. It was close but no damage was done. My rig felt as secure as it could under those circumstances. I sure was glad the boat was tied down well. I checked things out at a rest area, then headed back to my original route. The RAV is a small but tall SUV with a very short wheelbase. I think it feels more stable that its size would indicate because of the full time all wheel drive. I really like the way it handles, both with and without the trailer. SP's Dilly trailer is larger and heavier than those I have seen other M15s sitting on. It has a lot of tongue weight but not enough for the RAV's rear to sag. You can tell the boat is back there and I notice the unusual motion when first leaving on a trip. I often tow over the mountains to the Chesapeake, such as the Appalachians are. I prefer the scenery of toll-free I68 through Western Maryland to the PA Turnpike, even though the hills are steeper. I run comfortably at 65-70, except up the hills, of course. The RAV gets about 20 mpg when towing and 27 when unencumbered. Bill Riker M-15 - #184 Storm Petrel