A Volvo 780 would probably fit your desires. They have a larger sleeper and sometimes even come with a work station. A lot depends on your budget. You can find high mileage ones for under $20k or go above $100k. Just one question though, why is a manual a must? The auto shift transmissions seem to do quite well, but obviously the choice is yours. With the load you are talking about the taller the gears the better for economy and the display on the newer trucks even have an economy meter built in.
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For now 1996 Dodge Ram 5.9 Cummins 365HP 830TQ pulling a 2006 28' Dutchmen Fifthwheel and at times a 16' boat behind that!
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