I too love the side patio and would like this feature in a smaller unit, but trust me if they remove the huge side sliding glass doors it would change everything! At 300lbs I was shocked at how sturdy the side patio was as I walked around it! Having 4 large men on the side patio at the same time would concern me one bit. I really didn't want a unit this Big but I've got to have the side patio! I would just like to see air bags so the coach could be lowered for a much better loading ramp angle