"Am I missing something or am I correct?
If I am correct and will be over safe ratings I see my options as
1. sell 250 and get a 1 ton
2. keep 250 and get a smaller unit to tow
3. just say to heck with it, sell both, and have other things to worry about
Is there an option 4?"
Hi Jeff,
Of course you know the answer. You, like me, really want a new truck
Even smaller 5th wheels can overload a 3/4 to diesel due to the average 2k payload limitation. We can certainly pull the 5ers but the payload numbers just aren't there. (Yes, we're a little over payload too).
An '07 trailer is getting a little long in the tooth but if it's paid for the trade in/resale value right now is as high as I've ever seen it. Same for the truck.
So I'm for option 4. Upgrade BOTH
Hopefully your "Director of Finance" will be more receptive than mine when it comes to approving your purchase request.