Does your pickup have a tow package, including a trailer brake control? If so, it should tow and stop OK. There's no substitute for years of trailer towing experience, though, and there's no way to get a crash course in all the little tricks you learn that way. Slow and steady is the key to trailering and anticipating stops is crucial to safe towing. I'd strongly recommend finding an enclosed trailer to rent if possible. One rock thrown up by a passing vehicle through a windshield will make that an expensive trip.
Jerry
