CSG
You are asking the exact same question I have been wondering about. My wife and I are currently looking for a 15-20 ft TT or a 17-20 ft 5th wheel going with the plan of once we find the camper we will buy the tow vehicle. I've towed trailers in the 25-3000 lb range with out a WDH but with a 1/2 ton van. Towed OK except for lack of power. The cost of a WDH vs fiver hitch is a wash but no need to buy something if it is not needed. If it is a matter of leveling the vehicle and not needing to take weight off the rear axle will air bags serve that purpose as well. more versatile being able to level a load at any time not just transfer tongue weight.
What trailers are you finding that are under 3000 lb? Most we have looked at are 27-3000 dry weight so I have bee figuring about 35-4000 lb down the road weight. At 4000 lb I figured we for sure would need a WDH.
