To the OP, I see you are in Louisiana, I'm a neighbor in Texas. I just got through shopping for and purchasing a new TC. I ended up with a Lance 865 that I haul on my '12 Dodge 2500 cummins 4X4 CC. Please keep in mind that when Lance says the 865 (and the 825 for that matter) will fit on a half ton truck they mean the base model. You being in Louisiana you will HAVE to add one of the same options as me, an AC unit. I would not want to drive a half ton truck with my 865 on the back. With the options I have on my TC (AC, 3 burner range with oven, double pane windows, rear awning, all season insulation package and a few other small things) the camper weighs around 2000+ without any water on board. The paperwork that came with the camper lists the added weight of the various options, I'll try to find it, scan it and post it here if you are still looking at one of the Lance.