What Tow Vehicle is Enough?

rhagfo wrote:

thirteen wrote:
I have a 37' outside length 5th wheel that I tow about 13,000 to 14,000 pounds depending on how long of a trip. I just sold my 2002 chevy crew with 8' bed with 6.0 gas and need to get another truck. .......
The 6.0 pulled it fine but definitely slowed down on the hills on the highway. I am ok with that though as I am in no rush anymore........
I will be doing a cross country this year.

I am old enough now to know that whatever brand I buy will need maintenance because it is a million mechanical parts and they will all eventually rust because they are made of steel. They are what they are regardless of who makes it. Sadly I wouldn't think twice about buying a Toyota if they made one big enough.

I do like statements like this, it is fine if you get dragged down on the interstates with extra lanes for others to pass you. I personally see this as a safety issue on two lanes, if you get dragged down to 45 to 35 on a grade on a two lane without a passing lane, the backup be hind you will start to get impatient and then may try risky pass that could put others and you in danger.
While a newer 3500 6.0 gas could do a good job of pulling, you might entertain the thought going to a diesel.