When I was looking for a trailer, I didn't want a shower and toilet- I only go for weekend shows ( occasinally I have some shows that are 4-5 day trips) that are at fairgrounds with suitable shower facilites. I didn't want the expense nor the hassle of dealing with tanks, pumps and heaters. I do have a porta potty in the midtack, which I think was a very good compromise. I fill my small water tank up ( about 15 gallons) and I am set. Now I know there are people who don't like using public facilties or are at remote locations where it would be ideal to have self contained rigs, I am not one of them.

But thats why there is such a wide varity of trailers to suit a wide varity of needs.....

Farmbabe I'm with you. I have an older 5' shortwall Dressing Room.  We insulated it and installed a walk thru door. My husband made a sofa bench and a drop down table.  I have a porta potti that goes in the horse area when we set up.  I want to get a newer trailer with a hot water shower but no toilet. I also would like a refrigerator.  My friends that have full living quarters have to go dump their black tank or not use the toilet for short stays.  With my porta potti cassette I can take it into a porta John and dump it.  They also don't like cooking in their trailers.  I don't want to be afraid to use something because of resale value.  And last night we had our first frost so winterizing will happen soon. Then they can't use anything without re-winterizing. 

I needed- fridge,microwave,ac ( which was orginally not needed but after I had it, wouldn't get a trailer without it) dinette, sink and cabinets. I got all of them with my trailer plus the midtack. I didn't want a stove ( would never use it) and didn't want a toliet or shower. Of course, perhaps later on when I might want to upgrade my trailer situation, my needs might change.

I winterize the trailer in that I pour a couple gallons of RV antifreeze in the water tank, run it enought to get into the small pump and lines. I am done. I do use my trailer in the winter but not as a LQ just to haul my horses. I usually advise those who ask, to outline what you need and then what you want and try to find something that comes as close as possible within your budget.

I could very easily live without the cooktop in my trailer, other than to light it to draw propane to my fridge faster, LOL!  It is nice to be able to take a hot shower without trapsing across a parking lot to public showers.   And to keep things cold in the fridge without everything getting soggy in a cooler.  

Your friends with full LQ should get a portable black water tank.  They have wheels, and you dump your trailer tank into the portable tank and go dump it.   Like these at Camping World:

http://www.campingworld.com/browse/products/index.cfm/Outdoor-and-RV-Accessories/RV-Maintenance/RV-Sanitation--Sewer/Thetford-SmartTote-Portable-Waste-Tanks/prodID=6073

We sold our bp stock trailer with a dressing room, and bought a lq trailer because of the horrible condition of a public restroom. Having our own bathroom, shower, privacy and comfort in the same size trailer is worth a great deal to our well being.

We don't do extended camping, most of our trips are weekend two and three day shows. A lq is perfect for our needs, and we now have exactly what we want. The only maintenance issue over a non lq is the winterization which can be accomplished in about twenty minutes. This is a very small price to pay.

My family and I are at the stage in life where comfort out ranks excitement.

BOL  Gard