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I wasn’t questioning your choice of vehicle.
But, first, the Cummins Ram wouldn’t be overloaded unless an axle/tire/wheel rating was exceeded. This is law. “Payload” per Ram is advertising copy. Means nothing. I’ve legally loaded these trucks to far higher numbers and in complete legality. The insurer also has no worries.
As the AAM rear drive axle is rated at 11,000-lbs, it’s the wheels and tire that are the weak link. Change those to a higher rating and beef the springs.
Agreed they don’t ride well. Later generation hydraulic cab mounts are the big change.
As you’ve wanted good mpg while towing a travel trailer (and I’ve been at it nearly fifty years) the concerns I related above are directly related to maximizing economy. As that is thru steering & braking (stability) get a start. Get the baseline numbers.
Glad you’ve found something you like.
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