Going from pop-up to hard side, big mistake?

We had a 2000' FWC Hawk for 12 years, first on a Chevy shortbed, second on a Dodge PW shortbed. We could go camping anywhere the truck could 4 wheel into, which was a lot of areas most people wouldn't go to. A couple years ago we started doing more and more civilized camping and less way off the beaten path camping. I got to thinking that not popping up the top every time I wanted to do something in the camper would be a lot more convenient. We ended up buying a new Lance 865 last year and we are really enjoying the advantages the hardside has over the popup. If you want to go places nobody else goes to, keep your popup, if all you are doing is dirt roads and soft 4 wheeling, I think the space, quietness, insulation and convenience of a hardside wins out for us. I have not done enough offroading with our hardside to speak with authority, but I know jefe 4x4 can certainly reply with good experience in that area. Good luck on your decision and no matter which way you go, just have fun and enjoy!