I guess "it depends" as they say. I think 1000 lbs. is a big deal but if you have plenty of extra towing capacity it might be OK. I'm not sure you do have that with a half-ton and 26 ft. trailer so you might want to research that. The bottom line isn't the 1000 lbs. but your towing capacity and the total weight of whatever trailer you tow. I used to tow a 25 ft. 5th wheel with no slides with a half-ton Chevy and I would not have added anywhere near 1000 lbs. Which is why I never upgraded to a 30 footer for example.
