[Dave12]

Towing will not be very often. A couple of times per year. Likely 1000 miles at the most. Truck is having helper springs installed along with the hitch. I'm familiar with taking it easy. My previous truck was a 98 with a 6.5 and it required a delicate touch to keep the coolant temps and exhaust gas temps in check, same with braking. There were times when I just didn't have anymore brakes but still needed them. I managed to survive and drive even smarter because of it.

I know it's not the "best" vehicle for towing that trailer. If I lived in a different part of the world (mountains) or towed more frequently then I would have a 2500. This is my daily driver so I need/want something that is going to get me where I need to go on a daily basis without costing me a fortune in fuel and up keep.

I know there are modifications that have to be made to make it work better. I had to do the same with my 6.5. I've added the additional springs, I'm running Load Rated E light truck tires instead of passenger tires, I will be adding the additional tranny cooler, I will be getting my PCM tuned, if my tranny blows up I'll get it rebuilt stronger.

Thanks for the advise and being a little more optimistic.

Dave