The novices shopping for a TT

As skipnchar mentioned the how, where and when needs to be considered. If you're the average camper it's going to be at improved campground versus out in the boondocks with hook-ups and during the Spring, Summer and Fall.

I've heard mostly good reviews of Jayco (quality and service). We were considering and liked some of the Jayco models we saw but found a KZ unit that fit our needs a little better. I'm not familiar with Venture. Beyond that I would try to find a dealer that is local to you so that if issues do arise it doesn't involve a major trip to get them resolved.

If you think you'll be doing a good deal of dry camping the Venture has significantly more fresh/grey/black water capacity so that might be a consideration.

You'll need a weight distribution hitch with sway control, a brake controller and other misc. stuff that goes along with pulling a trailer and camping.

Another consideration is where you will store the trailer when not in use. We made the decision to limit the size to something we could store on our property for the sake of convenience and eliminate the cost of storage.

Good luck with your search and enjoy the hunt.

FWIW, we owned a Jayco TT for 4 years and had zero problems with it.

You'll acquire a lot of knowledge after you buy your first one no matter which one you get.

I'd suggest you consider HOW, WHERE and WHEN you will want to use the trailer so you can purchase one that is suitable for the type of camping you intend to do. If you like to camp in the back country you may be interested in ground clearance so avoid tail dragging in uneven country. If you "camp" in Rv Parks or campgrounds that are paved and flat, that is probably not so much of an issue for you. consider WHEN you'll be camping. Cold weather trailers have different insulation and winter features than a three season trailer.

Of course these type of items are in ADDITION to other concerns like space utilization, reputation for reliability, warranty reputation and trailer integrity (do they tend to leak). AFTER all of those have been considered, then is the time to look at floor plans and esthetic issues. YOu can learn to love a WHOLE LOT of different layouts much easier than you can learn to love a trailer that is not suitable for how you use it or that has continual problems that need fixing.

Good luck and hope you find the IDEAL unit for your needs / Skip

Sounds like you'll be within the towing capacity of the Yukon, assuming it is the 5.3L engine and has a tow package. Do you know the dry weight of the models you are considering? Have you towed anything before or are you new to RVs? We first started with popups, and then eventually moved up to a 24' TT, and now a 28' TT. It was a little intimidating at first, but I soon got used to towing a TT (the wife still gets nervous - LOL).