Curbside slideout... design trend?

Lawntread wrote:
Thanks for the insight. I know the pool noodle idea. I actually use pipe insulators since they're already scored. The Hershey show is a pretty good indicator of trends and in the past only about half of the rigs had the curbsides. All of a sudden this year almost all of them did. My wife and I feel people are forgetting what camping is all about. It's not about having a house on wheels. It's about having a place to sleep, shower, and a roof to duck under in the rain. Maybe we're the minority. Actually, judging by the show, we definitely are the minority. If course, it could be regional. In the east here, most campgrounds are older and the sites don't accommodate very large units. Maybe we'll have to conform.

Totally disagree. It is about having a house on wheels. For us, anyway. We could never afford a house on the White River, but we can afford a fifth wheel trailer to park right next to it! I've said it before, and I'll say it again- I love to cook outdoors, sit under the awning, sit next to a campfire, etc. etc. We also love to go inside and sleep on a bed when it's time to. Love having a fridge instead of filling an ice chest every day. Love having a real bathroom. Absolutely love being able to take a shower without grabbing my stuff and running off to the campground showers. Love having hot and cold water. If it pleases you, you can say we aren't "camping". Call it anything you want- we love it-especially in our new 5th wheeler!