Looking at campers under 3500#

Check out the Chalet Takena models.
http://www.chaletrv.com/travel-trailers/

We have a 2265 and like it very much.

just a warning about trailers under 3500lbs.
nearly all have very low cargo capacities.

and after subtracting the weight of "options" that nearly all trailers have(awning, oven, microwave, spare tire, and so on), the battery's weight, the propane weight and water weight, there's very little actual cargo capacity left over for your stuff.

here's KZ's statement on UVW:
"UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT (UVW) - The typical weight of this trailer as built at the factory. The UVW does not include cargo, LP gas, fresh water, options or dealer-installed accessories."

Sorry to hear of your troubles.

Casita makes a nice TT also.

Livin Lite

if you don't want a pop up, get something with 5,000 lb. towing capacity. my Highlander or a tacoma PU fits the bill.
bumpy

Seems like very little gain for a lot of money to me. Backing a small trailer can actually be more difficult than a large one. I have looked at all of the choices you listed and the only one that seemed reasonable was the R-Pod. The A-frame trailers feel tiny to me. The KZ Sportsman is extremely basic and spartan inside.

If your looking for a setup that is easy to drive, park, and backup, nothing beats a truck camper or class B. Any trailer is automatically much longer when combined with the tow vehicle.

I would recommend picking up a towing guide at your favorite truck dealer. It will give a lot of information about towing, how to use the mirrors to assist in backing up, and that sort of thing.

Even backing your car into the garage each day or into your parking lot space at work daily will help improve your backing ability while towing the trailer.

The secret to backing a trailer is put your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel, and turn it the direction you want the back of the trailer to go.

So with your hand at the bottom of the wheel, moving it to the right will cause the back of the trailer to turn right.

I use a Ford Edge as my towed vehicle. It is able to tow about 4,000 pounds, and has a 300 HP engine in it now. I tow it behind my motorhome, but it is able to tow a smaller trailer, the Lance might be a good match.

Have you thought about getting a class B van? Or a smaller class C RV? You do not need to get a 30+ foot long motorhome, feel free to look at smaller ones. Much easier to back up than a truck and trailer that might be over 50' long.

Just a thought.

Fred.

Fred.

If you're looking for a lightweight, very very well made travel trailer, I'd suggest looking at the Lance.

Here is an overview of their current TT line:

2013 Lance Travel Trailers

The 2014 models are out now and they have a 2 year warranty.

WoodGlue