Dude, you could tow that wolf pup capably with a midisze SUV.
It's pretty clear you're freaked out about this. (And probably sick of my posts, since you're also clearly intimidated by this possible venture and really don't want to hear that it's ok)
So either go sink enough money into a new truck that you could just stay at a B&B every night you're camping for the next 10 years and not be any lighter in the wallet in the end, or maybe try this....
Do you know anyone with a big trailer. Camper, enclosed, big @ss flatbed, whatever. Find something that doesn't totally tank your rear springs for a nice test drive (since that is the weakest link in your truck's equation...but they won't break, they're springs, they'll just sag and maybe bottom out if you hit a bump...and like $200-300 to rectify that situation, permanently if you're so inclined).
Then go take that trailer for a drive and see if it's as awful as your mind is conjuring up.
Or, since you don't really understand what you're worried about, trucks are selling for alot of money right now. Sell yer 1500 and find a similar 2500 gasser. If you're staying in the same ballpark for years and miles, the cost will be negligible by comparison.
OR, a little trailer is cool. And easier to tow, which you already knew. But you wanted a bigger trailer, so...
