Yes, in time the posts will break. This is usually because a naturally curious cat will jump on top of the tent, and the posts aren't designed to support this kind of weight. To fix this, build a replacement frame later using low cost PVC pipe and connectors that you can get at your local hardware store. After that, the tent will work great. As another reviewer mentioned, you don't have to check the litter really, just measure out a cup or so per week and sprinkle it in there. You also don't really have to unzip the tent or pull the litter box out. There's enough room to flip the lid on the littermaid and replace the container if the box is shoved all the way back (which it should be for the curtain flaps to help prevent litter kickback into the room). You will probably also want to vacuum underneath the litter box in the tent from time to time with a vaccum attachment or hand vac (again, no need to remove the box or unzip it really). The tent is also made of a plastic/vinyl material that stands up to the washing machine on gentle cycle if you ever need to rinse it out for some reason. If the posts were stronger, this would've been a perfect partner to the littermaid.