Here are some real CAT scale numbers. they are similar to what you may see.
As mentioned dry weight means little. My 2010 TT has a dry weight of 5004 lbs. When loaded for the road it weighs 6200 lbs. across the scales, with 750 lbs. of that on the tongue. My 2011 F-150 E-Boost 4x4 will pull 9500 lbs. "BUT" it has a max cargo of 1411 lbs. according to the door jamb sticker. Once I subtract the tongue weight I have 661 lbs. for two adults, a big dog, tools and camping gear in the bed.
The end result is my F-150 is at its max cargo capacity. This has never been an issue and the combo works very well. However, if you haul a lot stuff, do a lot of hill climbing, or expect to get a bigger trailer; you might want to look at 3/4 ton truck.
We have averaged about 8000 mile a year towing across country for the last four years and our truck is a daily driver. It has done well in the Rockies, desert and the flat plains. But we have to live with the fact that it is at its max cargo limit and the wear and tear will accumulate accordingly.
Good luck
