Buying a short rig for maneuverability reasons and adding a toad seems illogical. Driving a rig with toad should reduce mpg. Occasionally needing to disconnect a C, to run into town for tomato paste, etc. seems a small price to pay. It is good to maintain a check-off list that includes tomato paste and other items that are essential to you including prescriptions and OTC items, tools, adhesives, bailing wire, duct tape, etc. All that said, a typical 27 footer, with rear bedroom, may not fit in your driveway.