Soft vs. hard side TC

As one who HAD a soft-side Northstar, here's something to consider - at least in the rainy Northeast... I could put it up alone with no issue, but taking it down was sometimes a challenge! It worked much better for us with 2 people, as 1 would lower the top, the second person would be outside, tucking the fabric portion "in", so it didn't get pinched between the hard lower side and the rigid roof. Maybe the current versions have changed so this is no longer an issue. Always thought some system of bungie-type cords to pull the sides in would be helpful as the top was lowered. When I had to do this alone (on ours we had a crank inside to raise/lower the top), I'd hang a loaded backpack on the crank to keep it from "free-wheeling" down while I ducked outside to tuck in the fabric. No fun when it was raining, and you needed long arms to get the portion over the cab. To be fair, this was 10 years ago, so maybe the design has been improved. Would be curious to hear what current owners say! And yes, in ours you could sleep on the dinette with the top down, still access the fridge and cabinets, and run the heater. It was tight, but doable. Just couldn't access the under-bed storage - so you had to plan ahead for what you may need and keep it out. ST