Keith P wrote:
So would a XLR nitro 35VL5 be in consideration?
says UVW is 12,675 and hitch weight is 2.579
That's almost identical to the one I just bought minus the front slide, mine has a kitchen slide and a generator. (highly recommend by the way). The weights are very close. My truck squatted one inch. I had installed air bags prior to buying the camper thinking I'd need them but I may be taking them off now. You truck, being aluminum should be a few pounds lighter on the rear axle than mine and most, leaving you more capacity.
Not only do I believe you'll be fine, I think you'll be within you numbers as well.