I pull a Toy hauler around and when full I've weighed it out at 8,200lbs. (self weigh scale) I also weighed the truck at the same time with a load of wood, gas cans etc...in the box. Me the wife,dogs etc... Truck was 7,560 lbs. It pulled through the mountains no problem. Still getting airbags this year though. I think the V6 is lighter and sits back into the firewall, no effective weight over the front. Every axle weight was good but airbags will make a big difference for sure. My package says I can pull 11,300lbs and I wouldn't hesitate to do it,Just have to watch the downhills in the mountains. Thats my only concern...v6 doesn't hold back as good when down shifting in tow/haul mode. Need good trailer brakes for sure. Also an equilizer hitch will help with tongue weight,as well as a stabilizer bar. That's whats bin succesfull for me.