Power of the prado

Hi all just got back from just south of Kiama today and must say I'm impressed with the pulling power of the prado (mind you I am comparing to the 2.8d Lux) LOL. Had camper on back pulling up Mt Ousley 80k zone with camper on back fully loaded and went back to second locked it in manually to stop it hunting between drive and second and had it singing at 5g 85k's up over the top and back into drive then o/d. Was laughing to myself thinking I would still be climbing in first or second in the old girl. Found cruise to be non beneficial in the hilly area's better driving it with out cruise on but great on the flats and freeway on the way home. Hard to work out fuel consumption cause I didnt fill it write up (dual tanks) and as every one knows they start on the reserve then flick over to main then they must pump a bit of fuel between tanks as well. Going up Crowdy head at easter time with my best mate and wife and friends so will fill both tanks chockers before and after to work out fuel usage but definatly sucked more than the old lux which I new it would but worth the extra grunt and comfort. Wife slept all the way back so must be comfy as she could stretch right out which she couldnt do in the lux. Will post easters fuel usage after our trip. Very happy indeed. Definately needs some stronger springs/bags in the rear to stop it saging.Regards Steve M