I agree, but one item not yet mentioned, what GVW are we talking and/or air brakes? Those details will complicate your plans and on the road enforcement scrutiny, especially when outside your home state.

You thinking is fairly sound, but the constantly tightening DOT regulations may make you wish you had non descript tag along behind a PU..

Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.