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

I have an 02 1500HD and pull a 31' Rockwood; I too upgrwded from a regular 1500; For those that do not know, the early 2000s 1500HD is a 2500 without the body lift of the 2500HD;there is a world of difference between the 1500 and a 1500HD; 6.0 engine, 4l80e transmission; 3;73 or 4;10 rear gears; taller and heavier chassis and suspension and brakes; The 6.0 engines don't get much for fuel mileage but last upwards of 300,000 miles