Welcome, Ann!
By starting from scratch, the upside is you're not in the position of limiting yourself based on the tow rating of a vehicle you already own. Start by thinking about how you will travel, where you will camp (location as well as type of campsite, from remote
boondocking to full-service RV parks), climate and season, and what features you want or need (helps to separate the two).
Once you have a general idea about your minimum trailer requirements, you can determine how much vehicle you will need to tow it. There's often some give-and-take on both sides to get a good match you're comfortable with. To assist in choosing a vehicle, this spreadsheet (maintained by forum member Jon Vermilye) contains helpful information about how much different trailers really weigh (click to download):
Trailer Weights in the Real World Spreadsheet
Of course budget comes into play, and the bad news is now is just about the worst time in recent memory to be shopping for a vehicle and a molded
fiberglass trailer. Prices are high, inventories low, and selection limited. You've probably already noticed. If you're in a hurry, expect to make some significant compromises. If you are patient (and gradually increase your budget as you are looking), more options will open up.
Best wishes in your search!
Howdy from Oregon/Washington!
Scampy
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