Thinking about buying my first :)

Just my 2-cents. Last year we bought we bought a hybrid TT that has a 4,500 lb GVWR but has a dry weight of about 2,600 lb. I owned a 2003 Kia Sedona with a 3,500 lb tow rating. This was my first trailer and I really didn't know any better so I bought it. I said the same things as you. I'll never fill the water tank or load the trailer very much, etc. From a power and drive train standpoint, the Sedona towed just fine for short local trips on level ground. I even hit some moderate hills without issue. The longest trip I took was 1.5 hours away. I do think the tow capacity is underrated. The real issue is tongue weight. It pushed the back down significantly which takes weight off the front drive wheels. Highway speeds were a nightmare. It felt like a struggle to keep control especially when a truck flew by. A little wind made it even worse. I did have a friction sway control on too. The trailer was driving the van at times, not the other way around. It was nowhere near safe. Talk about stressful. This year we picked up an F-150 and it's no comparison. It tows like a dream.

Take the advice of those more experienced. There are a lot of veteran RVers here (not me). Either look at a different tow vehicle or get a pop-up. The salesman will tell you differently but he just wants your money.