I have towed 10,000lb.plus boats and travel trailers with "w" and my old "D". I bought both for towing in the first place. Coming from 1/2 tons both times- they were capable tractors. Comfort and steering never mattered- the boat did.
Now, semi-retired, I plan on 5th wheeling around part time. My 93 w250(4"lift) is cherry by any standards, club cab, plush, auto, 115k mi. and have owned it for a decade.
I was going to trade up to later any make 2 wheel drive…… until I started pricing them. $15k and up for "big truck" miles on them!
How is life with a 12k lb. 5th wheel dragging behind a w250 everywhere you go?