Trailer towing hookup questions
The lighter the tow vehicle, the more defensive and careful you need to be. The 1/2 ton will do it, but as said - a decent hill will probably get the brakes hot enough to smell unless you're careful. If it was me I'd buy the weight bar package. I like a little extra weight on the hitch and load accordingly. I've slid sideways off the highway before. It sucks. So do it right, and be aware of everything.