Best vehicles for towing

Yeah I don't want to have to spend a ton if I don't have to since the TT will be quite a bit too. It definitely has to seat 4 though (including two car seats).

If I were starting from scratch, a crew cab F-250 would be my TV of choice. I'm waiting for the day when I can grab one for a good used price. Also, a Chevy 1500HD seems to be a good option in the 1/2 ton market if the F-250 or 2500 Chevy isn't available.

Trailer has a 6500# 'dry weight'.........probably 8000# PLUS GVWR

That is 150/1500 truck capable but pushing limits depending on truck trim.

Comfortable towing with 250/2500 truck with room to upgrade trailer later on.

You'll at least want a half ton truck, spec out with the max towing package.

There will be people saying you need a 3/4 ton truck. You don't need one, but it will tow much more comfortably than a half ton. A proper spec half ton will tow that trailer well, it will probably be closer to 8K loaded. You'll want a high payload, 10K+ tow capacity truck.

Since its your first RV, I'd consider used units. So many people buy a new unit, use it twice, and decide to get rid of it .

I bought a new TT as my first TT, but I had been camping for as long as I can remember, and all my family had been upgrading to larger and larger RV's. I was the last with a tent. Since my family had between 10-15 different RV's over the last 5 years, I was able to decide what was and wasn't important to me. If you're a new camper, you'll never know what you want until you have some trips under your belt.

My advice is to go to an RV show. Even if it's a few hour drive away.... Do it. You'll really get an idea what's on the market, and what options you have out there.