We bought a TM for two reasons.
1. Weight. We expected to do a lot of camping in the high Sierras and Rockies, and despite this, we wanted to have reasonable tow vehicle, not a moose. "Reasonable" for us turned out to be a Ford Explorer with a small V-8, and it has been adequate. I am under the impression that Hi-Los are considerably heavier for an equivalent size.
2. Overall length and height. We must be able to get it into our garage in AZ - Home Owners' Association rules. The swing tongue saved our butts here - I'm not sure that other trailers make one available.
After we bought, we learned about a couple other advantages.
Unlike other trailers, a TM does not sway, and sway control on the hitch is not needed.
In common with a Hi-Lo and tent trailers, the much-reduced wind resistance makes towing much easier, and less gas-consuming, than a full-size TT.
HTH
Bill
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