This is my 1st post pls be patient with a newbie. My wife and I make a 900 mile 1 way trip to visit kids a couple of times a year. Been using Airbnb but last couple of times it wasn't such a great exp...
last time I weighed my trailer fully loaded it was almost 7000lbs. I tow with a 2004 f150 with a max tow rating of 9800lbs. other than fuel mileage dropping to 12mpg (even lower in the mountains) my truck does great. Just make sure you have at least D rated tires. E would be better and up the cooling capacity (rad and transmission) or you will have no fun in mountains and hot weather.