Trailering ain't no big deal
ST, first off go here:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/MCTrailertowing/start
There's alot of good guys on there that will give alot of good advice.
Alot of them have home built trailers. I have a American Legend trailer (about 200 lbs) and a home built using a Harbor Freight frame and a diamond plate box from Customtoolboxes.com.
I have been pulling since '95, never had a problem. My 1800 pulls them both alot better than the 1500 did. You could have a 300 lb trailer back there and you won't notice it as much as you think. With a 400 lb trailer I feel just a little tug when accelerating from a stop. I only feel the push of it when braking if I am braking moderately hard. I don't feel so much if I'm gentle. When the American Legend is empty I don't even notice it back there.
At 65mph I was getting about 37 mpg which is better than the 1500 did. On a good day I got 35 with that. And if you are pushing a strong wind at 70 it'll drop into the 20's.

I don't ride any different in curves so that isn't an issue.

Well I guess you would have to be aware of dropping a wheel off the pavement sometimes.

I guess it all comes down to how much you want to spend. Being able to take your stuff and keep the trunk and bags for other light stuff is worth alot.
If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy...
