I have been looking into these as well. I think it really depends on what you want out of the trailer. I am not sure how well it would work for an expedition trailer as skersfan mentioned, but as a trail head, or heading up to flagstaff and camping kinda trailer, it would do just fine. I really like that when you are not using it camping you can use it for other junk like a trip to the land fill. For example, buying a full sized sofa that isn't going to fit on the FJ, and if you don't have a truck, then you are gonna have to get it delivered. This is where the $5k you are asking about pays off. Otherwise, if you are going to taking this thing out on the trails, get an AT.