[scrubjaysnest]

I wouldn't give up after the first trip. On our first trip or three to get the stirrup latches to work I had to jump from a three foot ladder. Now that I've gotten the old body trained in the closing trick I rarely step into a stirrup.


My wife and I both raise the front shell together, its just awkward with the tongue in the way. DW can even open the rear shell while I get the front latched. She finds the TM much easier to help with setup/brake down then the old pop-up we had ever was. Set up/break down is a 30 min process for us. Leveling doesn't count you have that with any camper. Same thing with shore power if you use it. Backing the trailer in is easier then our 28 foot Outback TT. I'd suggest practicing open and closing the shells at home a few times if you have room.

As others have said it may need adjustment but I would really suggest doing the open close thing several times before you go that route.