Trying to figure Pin weight from Brochure numbers is next to impossible. Much depends on options and floor plans. Because we have a combo washer/dryer and onboard genny, our pin is closer to 25% of gross. Thus the general rule of thumb to use 20%. For my money, I wouldn't pull any of the rigs suggested without a Dually. As for the Big Sky, there are many on the Montana Owners Club forum that are long terming/full timing in all flavors of Montanas. We traded our Montana for our Redwood because we wanted a different floor plan than offered by any Montana. If your Better half wants "Eye Candy" I don't think you'll find that in the DRVs. They're build solid as a "Brick you know what" But everything is very functional with not much glitz, at least not is any we've ever seen.