Topic question: Everything is a compromise. You can make both work. Fundamentally, I recommend only choosing a hybrid vs. a hard walled TT if you specifically want to sleep under canvas. Otherwise, there are similar weighted TTs that you can pull with different compromises.
As far as what/how much you can tow? There are several ratings for vehicles that need to be considered. For towing RVs, most people will exceed at least one other rating well below the tow rating, especially with larger families. Add 750 pounds to any trailer dry weight and plan for 13% of that loaded weight as tongue weight.
