Just recently coming from a 04 Chevy 1500 to the 2013 Ram 1500 and I have to say it is a night and day difference. I had crew cabs in both and the full size bed in the Ram. To the OP, I have been blown away with the power and the all around quality of the Ram. I have the 8 speed transmission and I really like it as well. As for towing, I would not be worried about anything within reason. Like many said before me, it will sag but some bags can fix that. Also, about the suspension, it rides 10X better than my old chevy. It really is a night and day difference in ride comfort. Only drawback I have seen on my Ram is the headlights, they sort of suck. I have the quads on it and I will most likely be going to Retro Shop and get some new ones once tax season is upon us.