Thanks for all of this information. To answer a few questions.... the camper is "17 foot" but is longer when I manually measured from bumper to bumper. I pull with a 2017 Chev Silverado Z71 four door. The camper is just over 3400 pounds. I did not have water or supplies in it. It got cold and rainy before I had a chance to take it on its maiden camping voyage, so all I have done is pull it around town a bit, drove it home from the dealer on the interstate, and practiced backing and parking in a parking lot. So, yes, I am very green. I've never pulled anything, But that is also why I had my neighbor drive me down the interstate in it to see how it felt to him. He has alot of experience with larger campers. I just want to be safe. I didn't like how it felt when a semi passed me or when the wind blew.
Kirk, the pictures you posted.... you said nothing is bolted, but that has a plate with bolts?
Thanks everyone