I ordered this drying rack to use at my boyfriends house, which is the same type I currently have at my house as well.  The best part is the expansion.  The only difference that kind of was a disappointment was the mesh piece across the top.  The attachment of that piece is much more secure on my original rack by having the whole end of it velcro right around the bar for the entire length of the fabric keeping it taut.  That piece on this new rack attaches with just a couple tabs, which does not hold it very securely in place and allows it to shift.  Not a deal breaker for me and if I didn't have the first rack to compare that difference to, I would never have known any better.