As all ready stated .... trailer brakes for sure and it will be under powered but for one trip no big deal. Might even get away without trailer brakes, depends on the roads your driving. Just be mellow.

Ive pulled a couple cars with my Dodge hemi. No problem at all.

I use a 4.8 silverado extended cab with the towing package to tow an all steel open trailer with cars weighing 3300 or so. It does just fine but could use a bigger engine.

I would not do it in this instance though. Mainly because it sounds like you are not experienced at towing. If that's the case, have it transported. If not, sorry I got that impression.

why not just borrow a truck from someone you know? Like the guy who owns the trailer? Or rent one?

you got no worries I had to tow my 81chevy pu in an inclosed trailer 24' from MN.to indy for a photo shoot.the only reason I did not drive as it was not even dry yet and had no time to work out any bugs yet.I have a 2001 silverado with a 5.3 I thought it would be much worse but no problem.just listen to everyone else and make sure you have a brake controler an trailer brakes.ps. my truck that I was towing weighed 5'700 so you got no worries this was a 10 hr drive through hilly wisc.long uphill on ramps suck though.use the tow haul button on you stearing colum.

I once owned a 6.0 Denali (GMC Suburban)... I took an EMPTY steel flat bed trailer to California. FLOORED it wouldn't make 35 mph up the grapevine. But it did make it. What it would have done with another 3500 lbs who knows... but when I got home - that 'truck' went bye bye.

You're asking about towing in the snow... I'd say forget it.

I'm in MN, and I've towed crap my whole life working on farms growing up, and half my life towing a snowmobile trailer into the eye of the storm given the opportunity! I have a '97 K1500 with a 5.7..the old one with less power than the 5.3L. Mine is a 'heavy half' though with the 3/4 ton running gear and axles. I also run 33" A/T's with good tread. Assuming your tires have alot of tread left, at this altitude you have enough power to do the job, also assuming you're in the midwest near me with the storm coming. I pull a steel trailer with the Bird on it with no problems. You don't need a brake controller unless the trailer has electric brakes. I think you'll find that ALL rentals and MOST steel utility trailers have hydraulic surge breaks.

I don't know what your experience level is, but the only way the trailer is going to get away from you is under heavy braking or hard cornering on glare ice. Go slow and steady, keep it at 55-60mph in the right lane and give yourself a football field to stop on icy roads and you'll be fine. You have 4x4, so most hills shouldn't be an issue. Just realize that you aren't in a drag race and people will probably be up your ass but just ignore them.

Do whatever you're comfortable with. If you're gonna white knuckle it the whole way, consider the alternatives. Lastly, don't overcorrect. When I'm pulling a load, I pretend I'm driving a boat. Try to just keep it between the bouys (lines) and don't be afraid of a little sway. ;) I'd rather hit a pole than flip a trailer trying to avoid the inevitable. I once drove a loaded triple axle gooseneck with 3 4x4 tractors on it through the ditch and onto the incoming lane of a freeway to avoid rear-ending 30 cars in a pile-up. I was thanked by the Troopers since they were just happy I was able to avoid killing anyone. You gotta know when to hold em, and know when to fold em...as they say.

And there you have it, flip a coin. :rofl:

The truck is not enough to do it in a safe manner. And if you are lacking experience it only adds to the problems that can happen. Be safe, look into transport or at least a bigger truck. I have the same truck (2000 model)and have been towing boats, horses and cars forever and I would not try your trip with my current truck. With my old 3/4 ton sure. But not the half ton.

I wouldn't even worry about it. You might be a little slow up the grades, but the 1/2 tons can tow that car and trailer fine. As everybody said, just make sure to have trailer brakes.

I towed a 9,000 pound toyhauler trailer many times with my F150 I used to have. It had the 5.4L with 35's.