Thanks for all the replies. I want to point out, as was noted by one poster, that my opinion of the towing experience is indeed an objective, subjective opinion. Opinions, or statements, posted by anyone on a forum should be considered as such.
I have experience pulling many kinds of trailers with all kinds of tow vehicles although most of that experience was years ago. The 1500 is maxed out in virtually every area with the trailer which is not optimal. It will get some sway in heavy cross winds (30-40mph) but not much and the Equalizer hitch keeps it in check. When I said the vehicle did fine towing the trailer I didn't mean it was perfect, the optimal setup or anything else as has been inferred. Of course there are things I wish it did better. The truck had adequate tow power to cross from TX to FL. It was not squirrely and did not try to get away from me. Cross winds are the worst problem. So, there are issues, but no show stoppers, and in the scheme of things, and compared to what I was afraid the tow experience would be like....it did fine.
I'm looking at 3/4 tons now. The sway isn't too bad but in WTX the wind always blows and I don't like spending the first hour of driving getting used to the push and pull of the trailer. A 3/4 ton will help on that. Again, thanks for all the input.
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