Buying first travel trailer...need advice

Our Rockwood Ultra Lite 2604 was dry 5585# and GVWR 6629#. Since we're trailerless now, can't recall the other #s. We towed with an '03 F150 CC with the factory tow and 5.4 - believe it was the next higher rear end. We triple checked all our weights and were good. The trailer towed well and the truck never strained. Our max tow was 8000#. You're looking a bit heavier...suggest you take a look at the Rockwood Ultra Lites or the higher end Classic Lites. Flagstaff is virtually the same, just different trim and some slightly different floorplans. With 2 little ones, you're going to be hauling more than an old retired couple, so lighter, IMHO, would be better. We always felt that the 26' - 27' size is easy to manage, you can fit most anywhere and has most of the amenities you'd want. Good luck and happy camping.