wow. thanks for all your input! this gotta be the most active RV forum I've ever been. i have wife and a 3 year old son. My tow vehicle has max towing of 9600lbs at my cab/bed configuration. The 24ft jayco I mentioned is around 4300lbs unloaded and that would make a performance tow. the A frame will fit into my garage which is a big plus (no sotorage fee). and needless to say all the creature comforts offered by a TT. I'd most likely spend 2-3 weeks camping annually and don't see that changing in the next few years. maybe some long weekend trips also (i suppose owning one will make this more often)