mike/kellie wrote:
I agree with Bedlam. I'm currently doing it on a 1 ton dually with a Host Mammoth and researching a Ram 5500 cab and chassis to purchase in the next couple months. It's no fun trying to shave weight for a 2 week trip, let alone full time in one. With a class 4 or 5, storage is possible without thought to consequences. That includes carrying full waste tanks looking for a dump station.
mike/kellie
You won't be disappointed.
I hauled my 11J caribou with a F350 DRW for a couple years. Just Adequate and did notice sway when pulling out of parking lots. I have since gone to an F550 and the difference is night and day. Far better ride and I don't need to calculate weight. Exterior wise no bigger than the F350. 19.5" H rated tires. Dana 135 4.88 rearend. 7.3 powerstroke. 15 MPG empty 10 to 12 loaded. OK closer to 10 :{) Best move I ever made.