Complete Newbie Seeking Guidance

Generally speaking mini-vans aren't great for towing and would suggest you start looking at something in a crew cab truck with factory tow....or an SUV with a factory tow. You need to plan ahead unless you trade vehicles every few years. You may start out with a smaller size trailer and before long realize you need more room. There is a lot of information on towing and ratings to know before you make the purchase, but suggest you start looking at trailers and their weight and then come back with your findings and get much more solid info on a good set up. If you've got a Pack n Play, the littlest one is ready for camping. Have a great time.

BTW, you might want to PM bikendan who's usually on the hybrid side of RVNet, as he's in your area and can likely give you some good guidance.