edatlanta
We are one of the ones that upgraded to a 1-ton DRW.
We actually bought a NEW 07.5 Chevy for our 5th wheel and we're taken quite by suprize in how off the advertized numbers on the pin weight were. They have since revised the standard so that these numbers are closer to real world, but they are still light. We hadn't really gone on long trips with that truck so we didn't have a ton packed it in. We were still within 50 lbs of our limit on the tires in the rear. I just did not feel save in the event of a blowout on the rear. Heck we couldn't even take any friends with us in the truck or we could have been overweight. Now I didn't have a ton of handling issues, I did need the slider twice, and overall the power of the trucks are the same so really there is no difference "pulling".
Now that we have the 1-ton it is a TON more stable. Braking and panic breaking is better. With the long bed we definately didn't need a slider so that tightened up the link a little more. I could also safely carry a aux fuel tank. Fuel economy has dipped, but I need to get some miles on this one before I can judge how much. I only have 35XX on this truck.
If I were you I would keep my eye out for an 06 to early 07 LBZ. You get the power without the emissions stuff.
Good luck and you'll love the Jayco.
