B.O. Plenty wrote:
Don't throw your money away on a 2500 series truck. I made that mistake once. For about the same money you can have a 3500 series that will do everything the 3/4 ton will do with about the same ride and fuel economy and when you decide to get that bigger trailer you're set.
B.O.
X2- while a 3500 and 2500 are the same in most respects, the sticker on the door offers about 700 additional payload rating. The price difference is only about $700.
I personally would avoid any 1/2 pick up for trailers weighing more than 7000 lbs loaded, especially fifth wheels.