Newbie Seeking Some Information

kijiji, craigslist, facebook marketplace.

pay attention to payload it will be your limiting factor. my first setup was a v8 grand Cherokee pulling a 19 foot prowler. it was heavy for the jeep even though I had all the power in the world.

post your payload (off your door jam) and tell us how much weight will be in the vehicle (family/gear) and I'll run through your numbers with you.

Thanks for the information, I will spend some time on RVTrader.com I'm definitely looking for used, I'm sure there are plenty to chose from. I want to start out small and cheap to see if this is something we really want to do. I'm hoping to use my current vehicle to tow with. I'm sure there are pro's and con's no matter what why one goes.

I would take a close look at the Venture travel trailer models in the length you are wanting. They have a lot of good features including a large shower in the rear bath and the use of the murphy bed up front which gives you the advantage of a full bed and the sofa at the front of the trailer. They also have a continuous one piece roof that runs from the bottom front to the bottom rear of the trailer. It should be less prone to leaking at the seams than normal TT roofs.
If I were in the market for a small TT, they would definitely be on my short list.
I also agree on the recommendation to use a WD hitch.
Barney

The best place to look? I'd say RVTrader.com. You can set filters to screen out trailers that don't meet your criteria. You haven't said whether you're looking for new or used. Most used units on the market are probably listed in RVTrader. Many new ones are as well. However, if you're looking for new, there are dealers that don't list there. You're on your own to find them in your area.

-Speak

FYI, I have a 1995 Fleetwood Mallard model 19n (21 ft total) tandem axles and it's about 4000 lbs. It's in as good of shape as it has ever been except the paint is wearing a bit and needs new awning which I rarely use. When I bought there was no evidence of water leaks anywhere and that is why I did, knowing it needed new brakes and bearings and charger/converter so now it is like new and pulls like it wasn't even there. So it has been good for 25 years and still going.

I like the idea of the WDH, my Jeep does have self leveling but I assume the WDH will help with sway. That's another reason why I want four rubbers on the ground. Even though the WDH will help on weight distribution, it will not diminish the weight, I still want to pull the lightest load possible to meet my needs. One guy mentions pulling half the max capacity of your vehicle, that would be nice but that leaves me pulling a pop up trailer or buying a new tow vehicle. Kellem please share a few good ones you might know of with dual axle and under 5k GWVR.

There are to many trailers to list that fit that criteria.
A good WDH with sway control would be wise.

I had a 2013 chevy 1500 5.3 ext cab 4x4 with max tow of 9700 pulling a Jayco 22’ TT and i was at about 5000 and it worked well. I pulled it home empty with a 2012 Chevy Traverse and it was maxed out and sucked fuel. In my experience and some i have talked to staying at about half your cap or so makes for a decent driving experience. You will also be guzzling fuel like crazy.