We’ve never not had our RTT affixed to the rails from day one expect for a pair of special trips. My children typically sleep up there while the wife and I reap the benefits of the solid walls.
Towing without the tent was not noticeable in terms of the mechanics on the road and the ARB Simpson...
‘17 Honda Ridgeline tow vehicle with our SoCal Kascade 510 before departing and during our 17 state big trip. Took us from Ohio to the Grand Canyon before turning north up to Yellowstone and then back home. We’ve had the trailer for 3 years now and loved every moment of it. It’s held up great...