Tow Vehicle

Sounds like you're in the market for a 3/4 ton Suburban.

And no water in the tanks means passing up beautiful camping opportunities.

You're going to be over your capactiy some. Be sure you pack lightly, especially no water in the tanks. Your camper is 800# more than mine and I know I would not want to go with a bigger TT.

Usually the cargo carrying capacity of the tow vehicle is the killer. My Tundra was well within the CVW of the trailer, but with only 1,387 in cargo capacity, the truck I was alway a few hundred over every time we towed.

Sounds like you'll be at or over your limits. 6 humans, plus gear, hitch. You'll likely be around 8500# ready to camp on the trailer. Do your math and remember kids have a funny way of growing,

As far as "no other TV options" we camped with a family of 6. They pulled with a CC picked with front bench. They even crossed the country that way so it can be done. A properly optioned 3/4 ton gas pickup would offer both more towing capacity, more payload and a longer wheelbase. All those thing will make for a better towing (safer) experience. Not what your original question was but sharing another family's experience that is the same size as yours.

Within towing specifications but toooooo close for me. What is the TV’s payload?