ScottG wrote:
I would also go with a HD truck. It will handle better and you will NOT be sorry.
X2.
I think your real tongue weight will be about 1000# if you roll down the road near 7500#.
I base this on my 27 ft rig with a 6500# gross and my TW is in the 900# plus range.
I use a 1500 GM max tow pack (which gets the job done but I'm at my max) and I often wish I had a 2500HD or 3500 with me because I carry a lot camping equipment and tools in my trucks bed. I think my next new truck will be the 2500HD with a full cap with side opening windows.