If you have a 1/2 ton or bigger then don't settle for less than a fifth wheel. My half ton squats less than an inch when I put my 350 lb slider hitch in and 7560 weight trailer on. That's dry weight, so I'm probably well over of 8500 lbs with the hitch, two 60-70 lb Trojan 6v batteries, propane tanks, a loaded fridge, freezer, and cupboards, and all the gear. A 2016 half ton should have a much higher payload than mine, plus you can always add on a compressor and airbags for a reasonable price if you're worried about your leaf springs getting overloaded. Also, newer trailers are most likely much lighter.
One more thing - buy used. The prices go skydiving after purchase. You'll find something 1/2 the price or less that's only a couple years old and barely used.
