5.2 vs 5.9 ram pros and cons ??

That's a toughy between the first 2 candidates! I personally like the 5 speed and the truck its in because its cleaner! For the amount of towing vs. straight driving you'll do, I think it would better serve your purpose!

That said however, if you are planning on towing for longer periods of time/miles than just short trips of 1-2 hours, the larger motor and heavier suspension of the 5.9 and 2500 series would better handle the longer trips! I just don't like the rot on that red one!! Geof