If I'm not mistaken the 1250 is/was a short bed model. You could run it if you don't mind the 18" gap at the front of the bed. Plenty of creative ways to utilize that gap too...
I believe you mean the 1500 model. That's what I have, an older version. Mine has a cassette toilet where the new model has an actual black tank I believe. Mine has a Heco scissor lift for the roof where the new ones have 4-corner post lift like most popup trailers.
Now you're not going to get many people to say much nice about Palominos. They're cheap because they're cheaply made. Is a Hallmark $40,000 better? I don't know. Doubt it though...
It's not the lap of luxury, but it's a dry private place to spend a few nights out.