I used a sleeve for exactly one trip before getting the 2.5”. They are substantially different in weight (and both awkward) but I put a kayak handle on mine which makes handling it immensely easier.
I second Daquenzer’s recommendation for the lot bar. I use it at the farm to park the airstream in the garage more easily with my tractor. But on the occasions I’ve had to bring it in for service it has come in handy. It lives in the back of the truck on trips.
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