[RockyMtnRay]

Originally Posted by kensanto

Do you feel that getting a larger TM defeats the purpose of the TM concept?

No.

IE: it is built to be easy to tow and fuel efficient, but by increasing the length and weight (to gain room and comfort) you negate the purpose of the TM trailer.

Not really. The advantages are mostly across the entire model range. The majority of the ease of towing comes from (1) the low height...the major contributor to fuel efficiency is the same for all TM models , (2) the inherent anti-sway stability (a result of the rearward location of the axles relative to the CG...same for all TM models), (3) the relatively short length in tow configuration (26 feet is still fairly short by TT standards), and (4) low total weight (even a 3326 at a max weight of about 5000 lbs is very light for a loaded TT).

There are two advantages of TMs that do noticeably diminish once you get larger than about the 2720. First, the total loaded weight (and particularly the tongue weight) requires a tow vehicle with at least 5000 lbs tow capacity (realistically more like 6000 lbs)...and that exceeds the towing capacity of most minivans/small SUVs. A vehicle with a 6000 lb tow capacity could be used for a small standard travel trailer whereas a minivan with a 3500 lb capacity can tow a TM but really no other true TT. The other advantage of TMs...the ability to store them inside a regular home garage...is pretty much gone as many garages are only around 20 feet or so in length. A 3023 (even with swing hitch) will still need about 22 foot garage. My 2720SL (with swing hitch) fits nicely inside my semi-short (19.5 foot) garage...a 3023 wouldn't fit.

And are the larger trailers as solid as the more compact models?

I've never seen any trends in member reports that indicate the larger models are any more prone to structural issues than the smaller models.