Ya well,don't forget your cell phone and extra battery...
So what's going to happen with that 12 pounds putting you over?Flat tires-broken axle-bent rims-overheating or the hitch falling off..
Funny thing is if he drives 15 miles or so he just lost 12 pounds of fuel and he's back to being safe.:B
I tow my 30ft trailer with my F-150 and don't worry about floor mats for sure..It tows with little different than with my sons HD-2500 and better than the older 3/4 tons I had.
Just sold a 1976 Ford F-250 because the newer F-150 towed much much better than the older truck I towed large trailers and fifth wheels with.
Set-up correctly and driven correctly a modern 1/2 ton is a towing machine.