Thank you2012 Coleman for your great advice.
I am the only owner of the truck and of the 170,000 miles only about 25,000 are highway miles. I do have all intention on having my mechanic look over thoroughly the braking system, drive shaft unis, trans auxiliary cooler, and cooling system. I have maintained regular maintenance on the truck as well.
I cannot stay in the Ronald McDonald house unless i am with a child and there are hotels and such around that the hospital suggests but at cheapest they are $50/night and if i have to stay longer than 3 months it will really start to become unaffordable.
Is it the age of the truck that concerns you or just that i need a lower weight trailer.