dnmccoy wrote:
Ok..so lets just say I'm stuck at the 5000lb weight limit, are there many options when it comes to travel trailers or hybrids for beginners?
Based on your photos, you DO have the HD towing package. Your truck has a 3.73 Limited slip rear axle, which is more proof of the factory tow package. The only things your truck needs to tow is a brake controller installed, and the proper Weight Distributing hitch set up, and tow mirrors if you desire.
I'd also limit the search to trailers with a DRY weight of less than 6K lbs. RV salesman will tell you "you can tow 9K easy" but ignore them.
For the record, with the 3.73 axle, 5.4 V8, your tow rating might be higher than 8,400. You don't state 2wd/4wd, cab configuration, or bed length (though I can see 145wb which means supercab or reg cab with long bed.)