I think what a lot of people are missing is the MH is 23 ft, not 33 ft which I have and pull a toad. Some other things to think about, if you are basically travelers staying in NP's, NFS, SP's without hookups and not camping for several days to a week, much less need for a toad. When I went to Alaska many nights I did not even disconnect just explored the area on my bike once we stopped for the night. Once I got to when we were going, driving a small car vs a 33ft A was much better. A 23ft camper would allow you to always have all you stuff with you such as food, bathing suits etc. which some times I would forget to pack in a my toad. In a older GMC I think you would be limited to a small car and 4 people in a small sedan would be cramped, kids would be more comfortable laying on the bed playing video games when there are no bears or buffalo's to see. What is the tow rating for that MH? Look at your GVWR and weigh your MH before you go to see how much stuff you can take with you. Also note the weight from front to rear and try to redistribute weight to stay under your axle weights. Make sure your front end and suspension is good. I know you said it was completely restored not sure what that really means but I would make several long trips first to see what is actually needed before you make the trip out west. I have a friend that is a mechanic, owned a CG and restored a GMC. He is retired now but drives his GMC from Florida up to Ct without a toad he said it drove better than his big dully truck he had to tow 5th wheels. Let us know how it goes.
