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One item not mentioned so far is the clutch if you drive stick. Getting the vehicle rolling while towing is harder on the clutch, especially if you have to start up a steep incline. The towing capacity for my F150 pick-up with 5 speed stick is rated around 3500 lbs. Exact same truck with an automatic and it's rated around 5000 lbs. Something to keep in mind.
If you're going to be towing a lot might want to consider beefing up the tow vehicle's brakes. Maybe some street performance pads. Maybe a better grade fluid with a higher boiling point. Don't go to an all-out racing fluid. Some racing brake fluids are sensitive to H2O contamination and aren't meant to be left in a vehicle all year. Could go as far as stainless steel braided brake lines but that might be a little much.
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