Truck trailering packages

I have a 2018 Silverado with the 5.3 max tow package. This gives me a load capacity of about 2100 lb, and a tow capacity of 10,600 lb. I tow a 2018 Shadow Cruiser 265 RLS. Overall length is about 30.5' and trailer GVWR is about 7600 lb. This is pretty light for this size trailer. You can go with a 1500 series truck and tow a 30' trailer but the truck definately needs to be properly equipped. When I went to my local dealer to look at trucks, they had about 75 trucks on the lot, only 2 of them had the heavy duty tow package. You dont need it for the 22" trailer, but you will need it to upgrade to a 30" trailer. Even if you decide to go with a 2500 series truck, make sure the tow capacity is what you need. The old terms, half ton, three quarter ton, one ton, are antiquated, and almost meaningless. My "half ton" with the heavy tow package, is literaqlly a one ton, based on the over 2000 lb load capacity. Other 1500's are not. How a particular truck is equipped is very important. It appears to me that you need at least a 1500 max tow package, either 5.3 or 6.2 V8 engine.