I would rather have what
@85_Ranger4x4 has. I'm trying to figure out how to get myself into an F250 or F350 with a slide-in camper before our next TRS get-together. I could use the beefier tow vehicle.
I was impressed how well you kept up with a 4.6, my brother had to put 4.10's in his to make it pull a wet kleenex. After that it pulled good but it was wound.
Great minds think alike. I really like the sounds of a Godzilla, I love how that little engine just swims in a SD engine bay.
For like real overlanding, a slide in (at least like mine) is a lot of weight for a compact truck. On the road is fine but it does effect the stability and puts more stress on the frame, suspension, axles... everything. On a rough road, it would be a lot of stress. RTT is much cheaper, lighter and easier to store.
They do make side in that are aluminum framed and much lighter/stronger now, I haven't been around one of those at all. Mine is all wood framed.
But if I get something like a '250, my slide in would be nothing to it and I could take it on many trails out west without issue. And if I wanted I could tow my Ranger behind it too (probably not on trails)