Our scenario earlier this spring was some what similar to the OP. Wanting small, light weight and on a budget. We ended up with a 2009 Wildwood X-Lite 22RB for $4800. It has some cosmetic hail damage but no structural damage. We started looking at extremely small TT (13-16 ft) then small 5th wheels (18-22 ft) and finally back to larger TT's. The decision to go TT was that a SUV fit our life style better than a PU and a walk around bed. Now having used the trailer for only a short while here are my observations. It is big enough to be a weekend and traveling camper but too small to set up in one place and live in for 2-3 weeks. No couch or recliner when you have a dog used to spending time in a lap drives him nuts. Two people not being able to pass each other down the middle of the camper is inconvenient but not a deal breaker. Dual bulb overhead lights that don't have the option for either 1 or 2 bulbs being on are too bright. It needs water in the front fresh water tank to get enough TW to tow right. I tow with a 2001 1500 Suburban 5.3 with 3.73 gears and it is OK but more power would be nice. I get 10-11 mpg at 60-63 mph.