14k GVWR, so fully loaded.
We already have a 32' travel trailer that we've had for years, and we are upgrading due to wanting to take longer than just weekend trips, longer distance trips, and because our kids are getting bigger and outgrowing our current setup.
Our plan is to have this fifth wheel for the next 5-8 years, or until the kids stop wanting to come with us, then downsize to a bit smaller fifth wheel that we will potentially keep much longer, all the while keeping the same truck.
Right now I'm pulling around 7400lbs with my half ton, that has a capable tow capacity of 9600lbs. It's ok, it's not necessarily "white knuckle" but it can definately be mentally draining on longer trips since I have to do all the driving. And with my current setup being at about 77% maximum towing capacity, and the new setup if I went with gas i'd be at about 79% of my max towing capacity, I just kind of assumed that I would end up in a similar situation.
All that being said, and as an update to the thread, I placed an order this week for a 24 3500 AT4 Duramax.