Well, you still have to level and stabilize your trailer. Unhitch it and so on.
And inside, you still have to pack away gear so it doesn't rattle around.
What you don't have to do is raise and lower cabinets, washroom walls and the whole upper half of your trailer.
There are other advantages and disadvantages. The Elkmont is only 24', not your 26' open and it probably weighs similarly. But as an upright you might need a more heavy-duty tow vehicle 'cause of wind resistance, sway and a >600# tongue weight. Your gas mileage will definitely be worse. We get 12mpg typically.
On the other hand, the Elkmont has a large (propane only) frig that's NOT under the counter, and usually comes with a regular rv toilet (and 15gal capacity tank), but you can get the recirculating toilet if you want.
Also, it is nice to pull over and have lunch or take a nap or use the toilet whenever the need arises.
But I would insist on one made recently. Many of the early models (2008-2010?) had issues.
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