towing with a chevy 1500

[leighmiller]

Hello all, I am an airstream virgin. I have been looking for just the right vintage model airstream for a couple of years now. I have looked at a few in person, a whole bunch online, and have picked my friend's brain who restored a 1965 Caravel. I had settled on looking for a 1970 Tradewind or Ambassador. On a whim I low balled a bid on ebay on a 1970 Sovereign, and guess what? I am driving out to pick her up this weekend. Now I am in a panic. I am not sure whether to dance for joy or cry. I either have a huge dream AS or a BIG pain in the ..... I have never towed anything in my life!!!! I have, two potential V8 tow vehicles. One is a 2006 Ford Explorer. I am pretty certain it is not heavy enough to do the job despite what the tow specs say. I also have a 1995 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 extended cab 4x4. Can I tow a 1970 Sovereign safely from Ohio to northern Maryland with this truck? I will be on the PA turnpike. There are some hills but nothing extremely steep. What do I need to do to get her home? What gear should I drive in? I am already having a brake assist put on and the Chevy does have the factory installed tow package. I know the weight for a 70 Sovereign is supposed to be around 4960 empty, but am not sure of the tongue weight. The GVW inside the door of the truck say 6200lbs. Do I need a sway bar and if so what kind? Please, no lectures about how I have lost my mind, I am already well aware of that fact.

Thanks for any advice y'all can give me