Pop-up vs. Expandable: TV is Astro + dumb Q

[B-flat]

To me that indicates that my tow vehicle or camper could be opened up by the bears.  I wouldn't want to wake up and find Smokey in my camper taking a few goodies from the frige. :eek:

[OC Campers]

OK I'll toss in my opinion, I haven't done a post in six months. My Astro is rated at 5000 lbs. I tow a popup that weighs 3600 pounds loaded. The Astro handles that weight just fine. I've looked at hybrids but everything that is big enough for our family would be about 4500 pounds loaded.I wouldn't feel right towing a rig that close to the maximum rating of my T.V. You may want to be careful about dry weight ratings.They usually don't include the weight of batterries, propane, water...not to mention all the stuff you load up with.
 
Since it looks like you may be keeping the Astro and going with a Pop-Up, you might want to check your ownners manual for hitch requirements. I beleive my manual says you need a weight distribution hitch for any trailer more than 2000lbs.
 
Regards and good luck,
 
Randy