I haul an Eagle Cap 1160. Fully loaded it is about 5,000+ lbs. I added two additional leafs on my dually and have been very happy with the ride.
I have never found the need for more power the diesel is much more power than I need to haul this camper. I have passed slow vehicles on hills on interstates at 80 MPH and still had plenty of pedal left. However, as a rule we choose to travel at about 67 MPH. Why 67 that is 2150 RPMs above this RPMs gas mileage goes into freefall.
I am getting 10.8 MPG averaged over the past 3 years. That is a combination of traveling with and without the camper, in all kinds of driving conditions including heavy Chicago traffic.
Have towed a small u-haul, taking and returning the daughter from Colorado State.
It is a very stable ride with not much sway.
The only thing I worry about is having enough stopping power in an emergency stop. I always keep plenty of room between me and other vehicles just in case.
