For me that heavy of a trailer dictates a 3/4 ton pickup. It won't be hard to increase the weight of the trailer with clothes, food, etc. beyond what the sticker or sales literature shows. My money would go toward a 2500 Ram with the 5.7 or better yet the 6.4. With their 6 speed transmission one can lock it in tow haul mode and 5th gear and let it pull. That will mean 2,000 RPM at 62 mph (fast enough for me with that much of a load behind it) instead of 1,700 RPMs in 6th gear. I just put 1,700 miles on my 2500 5.7 Ram with 3.73 rears and grossing 17,700 pounds. When getting close to home I scaled it with 10,000 pounds on the trailer and 7,700 pounds on the truck. The empty truck weights 7,000 pounds. There is no need for a diesel for your application unless you have $9K+ to burn.
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