Slideouts: Benefits and drawbacks

All our use of our TC is between april and October, so we are spending almost all out time out of the camper. Also, the non-slide is much lighter. 300 lb's is a lot of extra weight. I've yet to be in a campground for more than a few days when I haven't seen someone with jacks and tools trying to get their slide in or out. We spend much of our time on the road and doing quick overnights. So we access our camper every couple hours for peeing or lunch while on the road. Having no slide in the way is really nice. And there are only two of us most of the time. If friends and kids come along, we tell them to bring their tents and sleeping bags. Simplicity, cost, light weight, and quick and easy access while on the road to the amenities in the TC drove us to leave mechanicals like slides for those who use their RV's for indoor entertainment. Now, if I was using my TC in all weather a lot, then the indoor space becomes more of an issue.