re: Tow vehicle for 5th wheel

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The Cummins 6.7 has a great rep

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Which it earned when the pickup truck engines were the same as the garbage trucks / school buses / etc. Since 2020, that isn't the case. The Dodge 6.7's since then have been a dedicated unique engine. 2015 to 2018, they were the best engines ever put in a pickup truck. The ones these days are yet another redesign and further step away from the commercial engines. For what they cost, I would rule dodge out and buy a Ford or Chevrolet if buying new right now.

To answer your questions about the ease of driving around the city and parking. I own a '21 RAM 3500 dually and pull a 5th wheel. Driving a dually is fun but can be difficult. Obviously it is wider, and as a result you will have quite a few tight sphincter momments. If you look around, you will see how many duallys have dented rear fenders. The turning radius is not that sharp and will need a lot of room to turn the truck. You will have to learn to park further out and to back in most spots. Oh, and get an 8' bed, some make a short wheel base like RAM, but the 5th wheel will clip and dent the cab if turn too sharp. Also, get one with closing side mirrors, you will thank me later (mine did not, and I had to add them to mine). Overall, I don't mind the driving one, and I love mine.

In regards to the 5th wheel, I would convert the 5th wheel to a gooseneck as not have to load / store the big hitch before and after each use. Plus, the trailer will ride better behind the truck.