I've owned or used motor homes, 5th wheel, and bumper hitch RV trailers, and am convinced that pulling is MUCH more influenced by air drag resistance than weight or design. Obviously, a nice aerodynamic unit will pull much easier than a boxey trailer - either bumper hitch or 5th wheel, or a boxey, square fronted, tall truck mounted camper. My Dad pulled a 28ft Argosy all over the western US with a 1992 Chevy Suburban 1/2 ton with a 350 - -not a real ultralite trailer, but very aerodynamic. I've got a 30' Award made in Canada, weighs 4200 lbs, and think I could pull it with a Ford Explorer - but use only a 1/2 ton or larger vehicle just for more stability and stopping power. I think you have enough pickup mass, braking capacity, and size to be stable, presuming you use either an aerodynamic and liteweight 5th wheel or similar bumper hitch with anti-sway bars and weight distribution hitch, and have good trailer brake system. I'd really suggest a good used Airstream, Argosy, or Award aerodynamic trailer design - -somewhere in the 25'-30" MAX length, (as there will be rainey days where everyone will need to be inside!!), with a load-leveling and anti-sway hitch, and have the trailer brakes inspected well! You probably can buy a new "box" trailer cheaper than these used units - -but, I really think their quality and aerodynamics more than make up for being used. Plus, they tend to re-sell well on down the road.
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