I have a '15 Fleet on my '13 Tacoma, I would not trade it for any hard top that is for sure. I live in mine full-time daily as a way to save on the ridiculous rents here in Silicon Valley befoire I retire soon (about $1800/mo. min.for a 1br. apt.). A co-worker has one, and I chuckle every time I see him go around a corner and his truck leans over, he has to be careful to slow down. I never feel that need. Yes, sometimes I am tired when I go to pop it up, but it is so quick, it's never been that bad. I think the 2 options you spoke of are way to easy to rationalize with the other things you lose by going to a non-popup. I have an Access Cab (reverse opening, small doors behind the front ones) and a lot of extra storage behind my seats if I need it, so storage has never been a big problem. If you needed more, I would go with a double cab and get even more. I also have the front dinette and wanted that model after looking at the other ones. I only need one side, so that frees up plenty of storage on the other. My solar panel charges all my electrical needs and I also would never give it up. I have a casette toilet and rarely use it with work and my gym as alternatives, but when you need it, you're glad you have it in my opinion. In my area, many people have had to resort to living in their cars, but I would not equate them to your stereotypical "homeless" person as they also use the gym to shower and clean up and then go to work. I make $80k/yr and can afford a place, I just thought getting a FWC for my last year made sense since I will have paid it off by saving rent and then having it to then tour the country or visit friends and family. I am not your typical owner and I do not care what others may think or their snickering about it.
