Slow down big boy, the other thing you are forgetting is when you pull that drive shaft oil will come out of the trans. You could remove the shaft but leave it in the trans if you tie the shaft up. But you had better use some ratchet straps and plan on replacing the rear trans seal when you get it home. I'm assuming it doesn't run and this is why it needs to be towed home and not driven?
As for using a trailer I used to pick up vehicles for the Detroit Auto Auction using a U-Haul auto transporter trailer all the time. All you do is load the vehicle front end first until the tow vehicle sits level. I used a half ton truck and picked up a few one ton vans with it. Never had any issues and never had any sway. You just have to use your head when loading the vehicle.
Don
"Another topic that just got mind farked to death by the rvnet consortium of experts." I didn't know offering other solutions to a problem was an issue! LMAO