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I also use a trailer as home. I use a one ton Dodge. Both seen in my signature. If I somehow lost the use of the Dodge I'd likely use a V8 Charger.
As to what's "safe" in towing, it isn't the manufacturer ratings. Those are designed to get one into a pickup. Decidedly less safe than a car, by every measure.
A better trailer is another approach to using less fuel. An Airstrean style trailer (Silver Streak, Avion or Streamline) has aerodynamic properties such that a half ton or big car can do the job. One of these isn't old at ten years and 30-years can be found where just a re-hab of new appliances and some general work pertain. Click on the link to see the one I sold (since replaced).
Keep this in mind as time goes on. A dedicated rig needs both vehicles to cut transportation costs. I had a hair under $30k into both vehicles when purchased ten years ago. Have a goal of better vehicles.
25-mpg highway solo for the one ton, and 15-mpg towing the 35' trailer. Just inside the experience of quite a few others.
Reliability and longevity will pay on that 488. Re-wire the truck front to back, and rebuild steering and suspension. Age, alone, calls for it.
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