Setup time for Springbar-style tents vs. Nylon

I'm looking to buy a family tent for car camping. I have multiple backpacking tents, but now I have a four year old, so I want a larger space than those tents or our van platform provides. We're moving from the Northeast to Las Vegas, so uses will mostly be in the mountain southwest.

I'm intrigued by canvas tents (Springbar/Kodiak Canvas, OZtent is probably just outside the budget). The durability and breathability would seem nice for camping in the desert with a little kid and dog. My main worry is set up time. The alternative would be a good quality nylon 6 person tent (the North Face Wawona probably leads at the moment for it's low price and big vestibule), which would also likely be better for river canoe trips.

During the move, we'll be doing a 10+ day road trip where we will be setting up/breaking down camp every day. I'm worried whether that will get annoying with a tent like the Springbar. A number of reviews mention that people love to sleep in it, but wouldn't want to move it every day. If that's the case, the nylon tents might be a better choice here.

What does everyone think? How long do people with springbar style tents need to set them up? Can you do it alone? I'd have my wife and son along with me, but I'd prefer a second person be a luxury rather than a necessity as one of us is often entertaining our son.

Thanks a lot!

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