Cory i have the Ford F-150 with tow package and to beef it up a bit in the suspension i added a Super Spring. I am pulling the 16 foot open trailer and a 18 foot enclosed. I have the 4.6 engine and it pulls fine. I think the 1500 series is a fine truck also and will give you the mileage when not pulling. Nothing wrong with the Chevy's or Dodge's i just lean to the Ford product.
Before you buy it make sure you get the towing package which has all the wiring for the brake controller and the trans cooler if you go automatic.
Lewis
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways , cigar in one hand, whiskey in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO, what a ride!!!"