Two campers, 1000 lb difference - is it an issue?

I guess "it depends" as they say. I think 1000 lbs. is a big deal but if you have plenty of extra towing capacity it might be OK. I'm not sure you do have that with a half-ton and 26 ft. trailer so you might want to research that. The bottom line isn't the 1000 lbs. but your towing capacity and the total weight of whatever trailer you tow. I used to tow a 25 ft. 5th wheel with no slides with a half-ton Chevy and I would not have added anywhere near 1000 lbs. Which is why I never upgraded to a 30 footer for example.

I looked at the floor plans for both campers, and if it were me, I'd go for the Springdale 225RB... why? From a "guy's" perspective, the toilet is positioned better! Think about it?

I purchased a 2014 Keystone Bullet 285RLS last year which is also rear living and is an ultralight aluminum and fiberglass. We were trying to get one big enough to be comfortable even though only 2 of us and my wife fell in love with the 2 padded easy chair/rockers in the rear which were a nice addition to the sofa. Mine only weighs 5600 lbs dry weight and is 30 ft long.(33 including hitch). got a nice Equalizer E2 WD hitch which makes towing a breeze and eliminates sway. Have a 97 Ford Expedition 5.4L and it pulls it beautifully.. The ones you are looking at are smaller and lighter, but even though your TV may be able to handle both, why add 1000 lbs for same size just for the bathroom and pay all that extra gas for a stick built one these days? There is a lot to be said for the lighter weight ones with no wood to rot. My advice would be to buy the lite and save years of hauling that extra weight all over because of it's traditional heavier wood construction vs aluminum. I thought our bathroom was small until my wife reminded me it is the least used room in the TT as far as total time spent there. The living space/kitchen is the area that counts the most by far. My vote is for the lite TT!

I don't think you would notice the difference, as far as towing/pulling. The only real difference would be if you are maxed out with hitch weight on the lighter one, you would not want another 150 lbs of tongue weight of the heavier one.

Jerry