[sourdough]

Sorry to hear about the medical issues.

In my mind you are in a quandary so to speak. At 12,660 gvw. you really need a diesel if you are going to tow anywhere. On the other hand, a diesel reduces your payload and with 23-2600 pin weight you will probably be close, if not over, the payload of a 3/4 ton diesel.

You could get a 3/4 ton gas truck which will increase your payload (mine is 3190) but your max tow drops and some might go below the gvw of your trailer. With a lower ratio (4.10) you can get a tow rating of around 15,000 lbs.

Not a lot of help I know but some things to think about. I would suggest a diesel if you think you are ever going to use the trailer to travel much at all but check the weights. You may want to go to a 1 ton if you go with the diesel to get the additional payload capacity. Fire away with questions.