I have the same model, the same trim and the same colour. Coming from Quebec (read harsh winters and snow) you will really appreciate the Tremor's tyres, 25mm lift and front approach angle.
Not quite. The truck, passengers, payload and tongue weight cannot exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Any spare capacity in terms of GCVWR must be carried as payload in the trailer. Trailers also have their own GVWR.
Towing capacity is one, and only one, part of the overall equation. The other key components are truck payload and Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCVWR). Up here in Canada, if you are involved in a serious accident whilst towing, the police will check your combined weight to see if it...
I'm not convinced by the paint protection argument. One, the tailgate cable has a vinyl/rubber coating (not likely to chip pain). Second, the cable does not actually make contact in this area (at least mine doesn't).