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Originally Posted by rvcycleguy
... Also, in my opinion, the TM is not a rolling bathroom. It is not something that you can just stop on the road side and use the facilities. Your family might need a little more functionality. Folding and unfolding the TM is easy but 9-10 times in two weeks is a lot....
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One of the disadvantages of the Folding Trailmanors (of any collapsing trailer). With the Elkmont, or any upright, you can pullover to use the toilet, have lunch, or take a power nap while traveling.
And as you mention, the other main disadvantage is that everything is under the counter, including a relatively small frig (compared to the Elkmonts and other uprights). You can get upper cupboards, but you have to lift them up and down when you setup/shutdown. And some people dislike the re-circulating toilet.
IMHO the main Advantages of the Folding Trailmanors are the improved handling and mileage, as well as being able to park it in your garage (smaller models anyway). And, the huge interior space and sense of spaciousness (well, except the toilet area).
I've probably forgotten a few pluses and minuses...
And yes, you really should inspect some different models if you haven't already. They're not for everybody.