Scardillo, all the last 4 pages of advice needs to be sorted through forsure, but my reccomendation would be if you keep the total trailer weight around 6000lbs plus whatever else is loaded in the truck (within reason), you will have a very capable tow rig.
This weight thing gets blown out of proportion. Duty cycle and driver ability are just as important of factors. If you're not horsewhipping the truck up 8000' mtn passes daily and have reasonable skill/aptitude for driving/towing and a wdh setup and good trailer brakes, this is a reasonable weight that can be pulled safely.
There are folks here who literally would have a heart attack if they ever came to realize or acknowledged the things that MANY people pull safely every day. Take one look around farming or construction and you won't worry about a little ole 3 ton trailer for long.
JMO
