Manual vs Automatic transmission in TV
Would it be beneficial to have a manual transmission in the TV to help with getting the trailer up steep mountains?
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I would switch to a manual transmission in a heartbeat but it is not to be.
The last of the true working vehicle transmissions were discontinued in the 1990's.
The technology switch to the development of automatics for a number of reasons and the truth is they are remarkable pieces of engineering. The towing modes, manual overrides and other features reflect the market demands.
Had the market demand been there, they would have developed a suitable manual tranny, instead they decided to down rate it for light duty service.
For those who miss the feedback of clutch and foot, I suppose we're in the same boat as the old wagon teamsters. A rather limited niche market.
The last of the true working vehicle transmissions were discontinued in the 1990's.
The technology switch to the development of automatics for a number of reasons and the truth is they are remarkable pieces of engineering. The towing modes, manual overrides and other features reflect the market demands.
Had the market demand been there, they would have developed a suitable manual tranny, instead they decided to down rate it for light duty service.
For those who miss the feedback of clutch and foot, I suppose we're in the same boat as the old wagon teamsters. A rather limited niche market.
