Highly recommend you do some research before jumping on the RV bandwagon (especially with such a large fiver) butt naked.
Until SAE's J2807 towing standard is universally adopted and applied nothing can really be believed by any of the manufacturers. The irony is all the major manufacturers were involved in the creation of the standard, but now each is waiting for the other to comply. The only mfg to comply is Toyota but of course no Toyota today could possibly pull a 12,000+ lb fiver. The standard was revised, agreed on and established with a implementation date of 2013. This gave all auto manufacturers sufficient time to prepare for and implement the new standard. Yet, still nothing. So until then (maybe 2014 trucks?) we have alot of marketing lies & BS to put up with.
Go with the biggest diesel you can afford. Definitely would want a 1 ton long bed but don't need a dually although it would surely help smooth the ride and added safety. 4W drive is needed depending on where you live, season of travel and destinations.
- Maintaining speed on a specified grade
- Timed acceleration on level terrain
- Timed acceleration up a specified grade
- Response to trailer sway
- Braking characteristics at GCWR
- Hitch receiver structure and strength
It's the reason I have a Ford but now I'm bragging. Do your research.
