I don't believe anyone has commented on the age of you vehicle. if your tv is still the'02, I would rethink any trip of that distance from IL. my '02 sits in the garage most of the year (I drive it locally nov to march and snowplow my driveway with it) and do not pull my trailer with it anymore. 14 - 15 years old, yikes. since my '02 turned 10 it has been in the shop about once per month. well, on second thought, maybe I can pull some more since half the parts including: transmission, drive shaft, water pump, exhaust, transfer case, rear axle, etc. are rebuilt or new.