Towing my travel trailer on the interstate was down right scary. The ED had plenty of power to pull the trailer, the problem is the half ton frame and suspension. Even though I am under the weight rating still no bueno. The WDH was set up as good as it would get , no trailer sway , but you can definitely feel how light the truck was almost a floating feeling . The Rebel was a great truck ...except for the heavier towing , my new Ram 2500 is a vast improvement and safer towing rig.
“I do know that I'm probably looking at going up to the 3500 diesel when I'm able. Maybe next summer. The 3500 series trucks have enough curb weight to feel more stable and comfortable while towing something like this. It'll be a more relaxed experience.”
Definitely true. If you tow this size/weight often, a 2500/3500 makes more sense. My brother just came back from a 2200 mile 4 day trip towing an 8x24’ enclosed cargo trailer with his 20’ 3500 Cummins. He reported 15 mpg average (from Denver to Little Rock AR and back) with no issues at all on road feel, trailer sway or power.
I didn‘t get a loaded weight from him but he was hauling a full load of household goods so a mix of furniture, dishware, books etc.
The 1500 ecod could have done it, just not “comfortably“. That’s the deciding point, how “comfortable“ do you want the trip to be, ie. a truck near its max vs one well within its margins...
I’m not getting into the whole safety argument, just the enjoyment or comfort of the tow experience. Either way, it’s good to get actual reports of the ecod’s actual performance.