Thanks for the responses. A few interesting points.
For 2023 the King Ranch (and other versions) went from a standard 10,000 GVWR to 10,500-10,600 so payload has been increased (at least on paper - as the curb weights are very similar)over the previous years
The 6480 curb weight is for the 4x4 crew 7.3l gas 6.75 bed - but as stated by others is not for the optioned out King Ranch - but a base vehicle.
I still might be ok with a 12,200 lb trailer (that is the trailers GVWR, not dry weight) but obviously the margin is getting low.
I'm set on the 6.75ft bed - as it will be 95% empty driving and 5% towing. For same reason I would like to stay to the F250 and not go to the F350. The 5th wheel (12,200 lbs) will be the largest I'm looking at and do not see myself upgrading. Too much money into these toys for a do-over. I'm looking at several 5vers a little smaller (30' x 11,000 lbs). I'm more inclined to downsize the trailer than upside the truck. But - the wife does like the larger one :)
I'm going to stop by the dealership today and look at trucks. Will be checking the door stickers out and would like to see the new on board scales in the trucks - which will probably cause more confusion because I'm sure it will give another set of inconsistent numbers.
Thanks again to those that responded.
