We recently purchased from Outdoors RV the Blackstone 260,very familiar with there line of TT's.I pull mine with a 2007 Tundra with no problem except for trailer sway when loaded with water.Remedied that with a pair of anti-friction sway control arms ($40) a piece.I estimate I have about 8200 pounds behind me and the V8 gas pulls it just fine,10 MPG is average,my brothers Dodge Diesel pulls it with authority but he was averaging 11MPG.Don't see that it is worth price difference.As for the trailer you are going to love it,we went to La Grande for the factory tour and they make a hell of a trailer.Minor details add up to a trailer that will not be junk in 10 years