Would a Chevy 1500 HD be a good truck to tow with?

I don't know about the rest of the guys but 3.42 gears is just too high for good towing. I would use at least 3.73's for towing. I have 4.10's and even they are slow going up hills. But then I don't drive up hill as fast as I do on the flats. there are some out there who do try to do 70 up hills. they will deny it but I've had my doors blown off many a time going up cabbage hill in eastern Oregon.