Towing with a Patrol

Hi all, I'm new to towing (apart from towing a standard 6x4 box trailer) and have been told NEVER to tow in 5th gear. I've got a manual, 2004 GU 4.2TDi Patrol and will be towing an Ultimate c/trailer weighing in at 1250kg. Apart from keeping the revs at about 2000 and ensuring the engine is not really 'working', is towing in 5th going to have any bad effects on the gearbox or anything else?
Any valid opinios would be welcomed.
Safe travelling
Thanks, Ian
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