The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Big Bolts COE needs a newer frame - suggestions please

Ops!! Somehow the body of my post didn’t make. I want to pull my 5th wheel trailer with it. Trailer weighs in abut 10K. I’ve looked at one ton trucks and they seem a bit light for this type of towing. I’d rather not work the truck at the top end of its rated towing capacity. Something in the medium duty class (4 or 5 or even a class 6 truck) should do the trick. A friend has ford f650 truck with a Cummins 5.9 mated to an Alison. The truck has full air suspension in the rear. It’s a nice ride. I’m thinking the COE cab sure would look nice set up with same capabilities as that F650. I need a great foundation frame to build on. One that supports recent brakes engine, trans designs. Part availability (should a breakdown occur) is a high priority, along with freeway speeds in the mountains.