tbred wrote:
IF you can keep your loaded trailer weight below approx. 11,000 lbs. you can most likely find a very nice newer low mileage gas truck,not sure why everyone assumes you are needing a diesel.
They would need to be looking at either a GM 8.1 or Ford or Ram V10. Those are all hard to come by and tend to also be pricy and not very fuel efficient.
If looking for gas any of the big three with do. If looking for a Diesel GM or Ram are your best choice, the Ford was too big a gamble for me stay clear of the 6.0 unless you have proof of upgrades.