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We have finally sort of taken the camper on a couple of trips. I say sort of because we just took it to nearby campground for Labor Day and ...
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"Sort of"? A "real trip"? Son*, that IS a real trip. You hooked it up, you towed it to the campground, you disconnected it from the tow vehicle, you set it up, you connected the utilities, and you lived in it. That's about as real as it comes. If you do 500 miles between hooking up and unhooking - well, that's real, too, and the extended towing experience is valuable. But you have done majority of what needs to be done.
By the way, did you have to back into your campsite? That's a "Real Experience" all its own.
You are right, a 3/4 ton van is a wonderful tow vehicle. If you have one, I envy you. But a half ton pickup or van will do well, too. You just have to take it a bit more carefully, and expect to slow down in the mountains. A vehicle lighter than that - well, I have expressed my reservations, and not everyone agrees with me, and that's OK.
Welcome to TMing.
Bill
*With apologies to Foghorn Leghorn ...