The most bang for the buck, buy something that's 3 to 5 years old. Let the first owner of the trailer take the hit. With a small v-8, I would try to tow something with a low profile but you would want a hard sided trailer that would make your camping season longer. Your camping trips are long weekend type,the same as mine. Look at Hi-Lo Towlites, 2001 thru 2009 is when they switch to alumium framing.I have a 2006 22ft Hi-Lo towlite which wieghts 4000lbs.and I have a tacoma v-6 for a TV. They made hi-lo's from 1957 to 2010, 17ft.to 31ft. some with tip-outs.