I, too, am looking for a new (to me) pickup.
I have a Hitchhiker II LS 30.5' fifth wheel camper, current weight 13,560, (ready to go). Pin weight is around 2200.
I've been pulling it with my '98 Dodge 3500, 5.9 L 24 valve, 5 speed manual, 4.10 rear end. The truck is approaching 200K, and...