Bingo! Wayne and Chuck win! That is the info we needed - or maybe I should say reinforcement of our thinking. DH is still a basket case over this decision - he's also dealing with issues with his mother's assisted living, but that's another whole stressor of its own - but is strongly leaning toward the change IF all the ducks line up. I never thought that we'd be even considering a hardside, but things change. Now, anybody interested in a near-new condition 23SS with brand spankin' new tires and stored undercover 24/7 and meticulously maintained?