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Postscript:  After more than a month of looking at late model crossovers and small SUV's, my wife and I came to the conclusion that our old Camry was the vehicle we were looking for.  So, at 199K miles, we replaced the struts, changed out the timing chain and water pump (for the first time, by the way), and replaced fluids and belts.  Hopefully, you'll see a faded old 2001 Camry pulling a beautiful blue QS 6.0 into a campsite near you sometime in the next couple of years!  Or, if you see us broken down on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, you'll stop and give us a hand without saying (out loud, at least), "I told you so!"   

Reply to Dan Miller:

The sticker on the inside of the door reads:  RECREATION VEHICLE TRAILER CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY (then in gives the Vin #);  THE WEIGHT OF CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED 8S4 kg OR 1816 lbs

And, the sticker on the outside of the vehicle reads like this:  MANUFACTURED BY LIVIN' LITE CORPORATION   DATE: 05/2016; GVWR/PNBV: 1241 KG (2730     SHIPSHEWANA,IN     TIRE/PNEU ST23575R15C;   GAWR (EACH AXLE)/PNBE 1000 KG (2200LB)    RIM: 15X6J
There is also a line for the cold inflation pressure, and a paragraph saying the vehicle conforms to various standards -- but no more numbers other than the vin#.

Sorry it took me so long to get this information posted.  I had wrapped my 6.0 in a breathable tarp, and waited for a suitable day weather-wise to unwrap it.  Boy, seeing it unwrapped sure makes me want to take it out!

To the others who have posted to this thread:  THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCES!  Based on the research I've been able to do, and your comments, I'm looking for a Toyota RAV4, Subaru Outback, or Subaru Crosstrek -- but still open to other suggestions. 

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I would assume as you do that the title would be correct.
The axle used for the QuickSilver 6.0 is only rated at 1200lbs.

Is this the model we are speaking of:
https://www.livinlite.com/products/quicksilver-tent-campers/6.0.html .

Please send me a VIN as I am questioning the model.
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My answer is: 

Yes, that's the model.  In addition to the off road package and the a/c unit, I also have the exteded rear bumper. 

The vin# is 56DPX0619H2050035.

The Certificate of Title had these three weights on it:  Empty wt. 914 lbs.; Gross wt. 1,500 lbs.; and GVWR 2,730 lbs.  I assumed that to be "legal" (car warrenty question or after a wreck) I would need to buy a vehicle that the manufacturer had stated was capable of pulling it.  I'm sure that many other vehicles can, in fact, pull it -- but, I don't want to be sorry down the road that I ignored the legality.  Does that sound reasonable?  This is my first experience at buying a vehicle to fit my camper.  By the way, it does also have the factory-installed air conditioner, which adds a few pounds, also.

Our Quick Silver 6.0 gross weight is 1500lbs due to off-road package.  We've been towing fine with a 2001 Camry but are ready for a new vehicle.  Seems newer sedans tow less or not at all...according to manufactures' specs.  Prefer sedan for seating comfort.  Any suggestions for small vehicle which will tow our 1500lbs?