2002 silverado 1500

Pulling should be fine. Lifting the weight might not be. What’s the 2002’s payload max?

Truck payload is likely your issue. 8K trailer is likely 1000lb hitch weight plus whatever else is in the truck including passengers.

Look on the door jam. There is a sticker that shows the payload as it left the factory.

The other thing to consider is at 20yr old, is the engine and transmission in good shape?

While that will likely be a load for your truck, sounds do able to me. Not sure of your travel area, but steep hills, or mountains will require lots of patience.

Welcome to the forum!

Jerry

I have a 2004 weekend warrior fk1900 Hitch Weight 650lbs Dry Weight 3887lbs.
Family of 4, will see 2-3 dirtbikes in the back of the trailer. Maybe a generator in the bed of the truck and the usual food and water in the tanks.

Yes, you should be able to tow 8K. The misleading part...an RV trailer normally has a large frontal area, and huge sidewalls. If you are towing a flatbed trailer, with a load of bricks 8K would tow much easier.

You also need to be aware of hitch weight, as an 8K travel trailer may have 1K+ of hitch wt.

Looking to tow a TT with an older 1500 V8 3.73, I'd suggest staying at 7K or less actual ready to camp wt. If you have 4 passengers plus gear and lots in the bed of truck, that needs to be figured in too.

Jerry