Cognitive dissonance is the clinical term for buyers remorse... DW and I like full access even with the slide in. It's a personal choice. We very often just stop, grab some food and refreshments, take a nap, freshen up, and get back on the road.. Any parking lot works if we don't need to put the slide out. No right or wrong answer it just depends on how you're going to use your unit. As for the weight: the numbers you need are on your door panel of your tow vehicle and the entry door panel of the Travel Trailer. (Mine has the delivered weight which includes all upgrades and accessories and full propane tanks.) water and gear are not included.