When I graduated from Oregon State in 86, my first job was in Kingsport, TN. So I loaded up the family and moved to Tennessee (can you hear the Beverly Hillbilly's theme? smile...it didn't look much different). Me, wife, and dtaugher plus 1 dog & 1 cat...towing a honda behind my 55 1st series truck. Google maps says it's 2640 miles.

55 Chevy 3100 First Series
When in doubt, make it stout. Out of things you know about!
Prior planning prevents p%$$ poor performance