Brand new to the forum and about to be new 5er. Already learning a few things from reading posts and the one about actual GVWR, etc has me wondering. Will need to move up from our current 1/2 ton. ...
You will get tired of wondering how close you are each time you hook up with a 3/4 ton. I would definitely go with a 1 ton vehicle. DRW or SRW is your choice. I have had both and with a fiver as heavy as mine I went with a dually. Your figures are in that ball park as well. A drw will feel better stability wise but if you are uncomfortable with "hips" and an 8 foot bed a srw will be better for you. Shorter than a 8 foot bed you may need a slider hitch. There is much to consider.