I've had two pop-ups and one hard side. The lower height pop-ups both handled much better on rough roads. The hard side had more creature comforts.
I disagree with the comments about stealth camping in a pop-up. I've stealth "camped" on several occasions with the top DOWN --- simply sleeping on the dinette. With the top down, my pop-up still has access to the frig, cupboards, and porta potti. The stove, cab over bed and sink are unusable. I can't make coffee in the morning, but, since I camped in a Starbucks parking lot twice, coffee was not an issue.
BTW --- I find the pop-ups plenty warm in sub-freezing weather, and, I like all the screened windows in warmer months.
I think the right camper for you is the one you find that "feels" right and fits your budget.
