We LOVE our hybrid to death, but that still doesn't mean there aren't things that could be a bit of a pain. Let us know what the favorite and most-hated parts of your hybrid are - or - what you're worried about if you're deciding whether to take the plunge!
We find the worst thing about our model is the lack of counter space. A sink with a cutting board, and a stove with a glass trifold backsplash, but no actual counter at all lol. I am sure we will be fine when it gets warm out and we can do prep outside, but in the winter, it is no bueno!
+Ready2Roo oooh, that’s a good con! We love cooking and often find ourselves bumping elbows trying to prep meals. Might try to add some flip-up counter space or TV trays or something at some point.
Let me answer your question in another way, as a person who has camped in Tents ( lots of them), RV's , a pop-up, cabins and now my Hybrid the truth is there is no single perfect camping mechanism, all have short comings. Having said that, we have found for here in Alaska, for my family, this is the best compromise. Space, cost, weight and what not. Mind you unlike much of the Lower 48, in October, you generally put the thing away till APRIL, so cost is a huge factor. If i have one single, wish for my camper, slide out, but then it gets into weight again and cost. We had one on our pop-up sort of like a drawer and it made a huge difference. But really, to me they are to sleep in, otherwise I wan to be out side right?
That’s totally true Shawn, we couldn’t agree more. Every time it’s a balancing act between all those factors and more. As long as you got the one that is right for you and you’re excited to get out there and make those memories, then you’re on the right track! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
We love the huge zip windows on the beds. The cross breeze is amazing. That's the main reason that we bought the hybrid so we could dry camp at the beach. We went from a tent to the hybrid. Love it!!
Bunk condensation; as a wooden boat builder I can help with that. You need airflow under your mattress while you are in it. Some kind of slatting to keep your mattress from resting on the solid platform directly. You could glue a series of 1x2's a(flat side down) about 2" apart to the bed platform. With a decent mattress you won't feel them at all. Run them front to back so when you raise it they are verticle. This way any moisture left will drop out. You will still be generating the moisture (it comes from you) but with that air space, it doesn't get trapped by the mattress and has a chance to evaporate. It will also keep your mattress from mold buildup if you are stationary for a long time. You probably don't worry about that too much as you take your mattress up every time you pack up. But look at the other bunks too. Good luck!
Thanks so much for the awesome tips! I’ve seen other people use this little froli system thing that does just that. Something like a shower board or some similar slats that you stand on to dry or something that could work too! Appreciate it!
@@WhyWeWork Yep! That's the idea. The Froli system works great but it's not cheap. It's basically a high tech 1x2 ;-) If my wife hits a good sized scratch-off win, I'll buy one for her. Until then, she's stuck with 18th century technology!!
I forgot Thule bought Tepui out. Here's the matt. Basically the size of tent is the size of the mattress. It won't be an exact fit, but better than nothing. tepui.com/products/anti-condensation-mat-1
In 1976 I was 11 and my parents and us 4 siblings went on a roadtrip to California from Ontario, Canada. We had a '73 Pontiac Priessene with a 400ci V8 and a hardtop tent trailer. No bathroom ot a/c in the trailer. We got used to it. We did have a propane fridge, stove and heater and a sink. Our worst enemy was rainstorms, but at the same time the spund of rain on the vanvas put us to sleep. Thks for your video on pros and cons. Happy camping!
Ha! Similar history but it was a 1972 Pontiac LeMans pulling from Edmonton to Ottawa a hard top tent trailer that had two bed ends and a table. No sink, no fridge, no power. Heck, no door - it had a canvas door. Those memories are what made me get a tent trailer once we retired. How I'm officially too old and tired to set up a pop up and unpack a car BUT I love the tent ends so much that we 're upgrading to a hybrid now that we're in our 60's
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. We are in the process right now of figuring out what we want to do next. We are tired of setting up a tent and want to move to something like this. Really thinking about a pop-up camper but this video really has us thinking about the hybrid. I think what you touched on about still being able to hear nature is a big thing for us. Thanks again!
I just stumbled upon your channel and love this video. My wife and I bought our first hybrid last year. I grew up camping with my family when I was younger. We always did tent and then later a pop up. When I proposed the idea of camping to my wife, and looked at pop ups, the first thing she noticed was the lack of a bathroom. We also have 2 girls and that compounded the problem for those trips in the middle of the night, so a hybrid was the answer. We bought a gently used one and have needed to do a few things along the way. The biggest was new tires, which we did this year, so I won't have to worry about a blow out. When we we're able to get away last year, the entire family had a blast. The girls were sad when we closed it up and covered it for the winter. We live in the northeast so I wanted to protect it as much as possible. You were right, winterizing is a concern, which I did when I prepped it for the winter, and with the extra time we now have, I have uncovered it and started opening it up. I am a bit nervous to see if I winterized it correctly. Hopefully no leaks. We have a couple places booked already, but no telling if we will be able to go as of yet. Our first trip is in late May. We will see. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to catching up on your other videos. (Since I now have time) Stay safe!
Thats awesome! I hope you guys get a chance to get out there and use it this year-theress really no substitute for the quality family time and memories you make in the camper! Thanks so much for watching, subscribing, and sharing with us!! Look forward to hearing about your adventures!! 🙏💪❤️
We've been tent camping for years, and are about to buy a camper. The hybrid makes sense for us ( toilet, shower, liveable space, fixed beds, & weight ) are key issues that this camper seems to cover easily. Can't wait to show it to our camping buddies. Great video. Just liked & subscribed. Best wishes from GA.
When we had a pop up I clipped reflecting sheets across the top of the canvass using clamps to hold them around the top, reflecting heat away in hot summer and it made a huge difference!
I'm so happy to have found this video! We do a lot of volunteer disaster relief in the south after hurricanes and flodding and such, but now we don't want to rely on staying with people for their safety and ours, better safe then sorry. So have wanted a trailer of some sort but have so physical things that make tents and ground sleeping not a thing. But, we also can't come close to a full deal rv, especially having been out of work basically this whole time, but still wanting to help when we can. So my husband came across what we were told is a great deal for a 2007 forest shamrock 17 I think its called. It has a little oven, sink, microwave, full bathroom and the ends pop out to sleep, and it's in good condition. So I came on here to look up fun little inexpensive ways to make it cute or my style or just fun things and learn about the ins & outs...but the first one I clicked on absolutely hated theirs and are extremely against them. I get that everyone has their own experiences in them too....but it literally made me throw up because the deal was done last night so is what it is. So to see someone also enjoy theirs is nice. I'm hoping if you did one on an update of liking it that its still good otherwise I'll start crying again. It was a great deal for what it is, but as tight as we are it'll be a bummer if it's just not a good thing...so...guess we'll see. It happened fast cuz of the price so hadn't known much about this type. So, hopefully I can find some inexpensive fixes for some of the issues. Thanks so much for sharing this!!
I just bought me my very first hybrid a couple months ago, i am Super excited to take it out this summer. I love your guises rig by the way, you guys did great! I read some of your comments below, and a subscriber had mentioned there’s no perfect mechanism especially in travel trailers, and he is 100% correct on that. Back to having moisture underneath your mattresses, the only solution I could help you with that is you might want to make sure to you have your canvases velcroed down tight and well. it never hurts to do a second inspection inside and out. That might just be it! Anyways, great video very informative and happy and safe camping travels to you and your family. 😁
That’s awesome, you are going to have a lot of fun!! I appreciate you watching and leaving us a comment. Happy camping! Stop by here after a few trips or on our Facebook page and let us know how you’re getting on!!
I love camping, and the only reason I'm looking at trailers, is that my wife and I are getting on, and we can no longer handle dealing with ground sleeping and steadily decreasing bladders. If I wanted to 'camp' in a luxury apartment, I would buy a bloody timeshare!!! A tent-trailer, or at the very outside, a hybrid is what we will buy. Camping requires set-up, it's part of the experience. Taking time to prep a site, pitch the tent, and set-up the table shelter, that first fire!!! That is what camping is about, not microwaves, DVD's and Island kitchens....If people whine that it takes ten minutes, or even an hour to set their campsite up, then they should stay in a Super 8, eat pancakes at Denny's, and sit in the Casino when it's a beautiful day outside. And they shouldn't snivel about their tots, twins, tweens, or twits...kids are kids, they're resilient...when we were kids in the 70's, we disappeared into the wilds of northern BC once the boler was set-up, and my Scout tent erected, we ran through the trees, rode our bikes, and didn't spend four days eating garbage and drinking juice boxes or playing Nintendo indoors!!! We drank lake water and hit each other with sticks!!!
Very cool, I totally get that sentiment. Everybody is different so as long as you’re getting out there and making those memories, then you’re doing it right in my book! Thanks for watching!
Great video! I think we consider the size of the camper being 22' when shut, but 28' with the beds down to be a great pro as well. This will allow us to get into smaller National Forest campgrounds, which we love! Also makes it easier to tow. I do think the pro of the interior space vs a tradition trailer the same length is a great selling point as well. We don't have one or even two beds taking up any of the living area. A regular trailer this length would be extremely cramped!
+Ready2Roo agreed! We go camping to be out and nature and having adventures, not to lay around luxuriating in a huge master bedroom, so having the whole inside dedicated to eating and hanging out just makes sense for us!
We have a Jayco Jayfeather 16xrb and absolutely love it. We get the size of a 23 ft camper with a 16 ft package. We are making some modifications to the tent sections to improve the cooling factor and have had great success. (we live in hot louisiana so it’s a big issue with cooling the camper down, but we got it down pat now)
Nice, ya I really miss our hybrid! We are going out to the river this week and I used to love laying in the bunk ends with all that cool air blowing and rushing water sounds all coming in in the morning. The best!! ❤️ thanks so much for watching and commenting!!
#WhyWeWork I am actually working on another solution for the top part of the canvas where people normally throw a tarp over it or the popupgizmos. It will be much easier to set up and won’t have to worry about wind. I’ll let everybody know how it goes. My wife and i actually just started a website and youtube channel called SemperAdventure. And i mean just started... like yesterday haha so hardly any content yet, but lots to come hopefully. That’s how we will share if our idea works or not... i might even seek out a patent if it works out.
@@WhyWeWork we dont have anything up on youtube just yet. We are planning our first video but the weather isnt cooperating here in louisiana. Our website has just a tad bit of stuff so far. Mostly an introduction about us. semperadventure.com
What I appreciate most about our hybrid is the interior room. We started with a pop-up. Later years we bought a travel trailer. By then it was just my husband, me and two dogs. Now, my daughter, her hubby and my grandson are along, and we a hybrid. Tons more interior floor space. It actually sets up faster than a pop up due to the way the bunks fold down. And of course, much lighter to tow
As someone who has been tent camping with family for the past 20+ years I personally don't think any of the negatives are an issue at all. It's damn luxurious in comparison. A/C? Wow what a luxury, we don't have that when it's 110 plus outside. I was thinking a pop-up would be a great upgrade but these look pretty nice, thanks for sharing! I have an Expedition so towing something like this should be a breeze.
+Inokea that’s exactly how we felt. When we just started out we were in a tent and thought having a little cargo trailer for all of our stuff was a huge step up. These are perfect for something like an expedition! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Nice review of the Pros and Cons. I was definitely aware of the cooling challenge. The noise factor is a new one to me but like you, we tend to enjoy nature sounds! Thanks for sharing
We have done a lot of tent camping, and love the outdoor feel that the hybrid offers. I must say that we started our camping adventures in a 36 foot motorhome and it was pretty miserable. One pro to consider is the ability to detach the hybrid from the tow vehicle so you can go explore the local area without really sacrificing the functional space of a motorhome. It is a great balance. Even better when you consider how easy it is to tow a 24 foot trailer.
Agreed! That’s one of the nice things about travel trailers and 5th wheels in general! I definitely love the hybrids, but I could see ya going motor home one day when it’s just the two of us. If we ever do though, I’ll definitely be towing a Jeep behind us for exploring and recreation!!
The stock mattress’s in the Jayco X19H are garbage storage is minimal. However it’s just my brother and myself using for hunting it’s waaay better then tenting. So when one of us are gone I do the half turtle which helps keep heat in. Half the hunting season we camp off the grid. In much colder temperatures we park it in the RV park and have heaters plugged in which makes it warm and comfy. We both have Ram 1500 with the Pentastar V6 and it pulls the trailer and atv in the back of the box with ease. Been an amazing set up for just the two of us
We have had our Starcraft Antigua Hybrid since 2005 and love it. It's been taken out camping over 100 times. The condensation issue on the bottom of the mattress puzzles me. We occasionally get condensation on the inside of the tent in the morning, but nothing opening a window cant't fix. All our camping is at the beach year round in Southern California and the open nature of the our Hybrid gives an open feel allowing the sea breeze through the trailer.
+Logan Algie that’s awesome! The hybrids are amazing when you are near any water and can hear all the sounds of nature! Lots of awesome beaches in SoCal too! Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment!
Love the video! We have had a pop up and a hard side. We are moving to the hybrid. The box length for getting into tight spots especially on BLM land but most of all the connections to the outdoors. We missed the feeling that we had with the pop up, open the screens and let the trailer breath!
I bought 48 inch wide Reflectix from Lowe's. Perfect width for going under the mattresses, over the flip out door (I have the same camper). For me this eliminated all condensation under the mattresses and will help insulate your bunk ends even more. I also do the PUGS and Reflectix in the windows.
+Chris Edmundson awesome, thank you so much for the tip! The reflectix is cheap enough that we’ll definitely give that a try and report back. Much appreciated and thanks for watching!!
We use something called hyper vent to control condensation under the bunks on our hybrid I think it works well got it from a boat store but they do have a web site
+Chasing Pavement 5280 that’s awesome, us too (only 1 year in). We can see ourselves moving on to something bigger down the road when the kids are older, but for the next few years this thing is perfect for our family!!! Thanks for watching!
@@WhyWeWork with just the two of us and two large dogs we find our shorty just the right size. 15' box. During the warm summer nights the tent ends are so wonderful when fully unzipped. The dogs and the grandkid love the fun of the tent end. We also camp in winter, 🐢 turtleing works well here in Colorado. We use Refectix and a 100% wool blanket under the mattress. We have had no condensation issues. Only on the Windows. Happy Camping 🌲
TYVEK will solve your Condensation issue. You can buy a roll a your local box store. Cut it to size and put it under the mattress. The under side of the tyvek will take all the moisture, then you can just lay it outside to dry off and your mattress will be dry. When the tyvek is new it’s super crinkly and loud. Run it in the washer a couple of time and it will soften it up and still keep the protection.
You mentioned about the moisture under the mattress. I read a lot and tried it and 100 percent wool blankets work. The moisture doesn't go to mattress and the blanket absorbs it.
Try laminate underlay for the condensation. Comes on a roll and cut to fit. It will also help insulate it. That's what it's made for, stop moisture under laminate flooring. Just a thought.
Hi thanks for the video! My family and I were possibly looking into a hybrid, specifically the RockWood Roo 233s. Thank you for pointing out all the pros and cons. Helps with the decision making on a hybrid or full hardwall trailer.
Wow. Didn't think about condensation. I live in NM and the winds here can be extreme and unrelenting, so I was looking for a video like this one to give me some insight. I think I'd better pass by these hybrid trailers. Thanks so much for this awesome vid. Just a note of constructive criticism, keep the background music down low.
+Bea, Honey dog and me thank you for that feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to do that!! Also glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for putting this together. We are looking to upgrade from our pop-up to something self contained (in California) with a bathroom. We are limited on tow capacity and space to store a trailer, so a hybrid seems like the perfect option.
I have mixed opinions about cannibalizing a side tent from a pop-up camper but it does reduce weight and doesn't come with the constant issues of a slide-out wall.
As a former TENT TRAILER owner, I wish people would call them that. Not pop up! LOVE LOVE LOVE our hybrid but wish it had more storage. Also, just a side note: you don't have to buy one this big. Get something more sized for your needs instead of what the dealers want to sell you. Ours is 18 feet. Our tent trailer was 18 feet fully extended, and only 9 feet folded up. It's not such a huge shock that way and few people really need or want all this extra crap they want you to have.
Did you get the condensation issue fixed? We have the 12v plugin light/fans and leave the fans on overnight and it has really helped with the condensation for us we don’t really have the issue any longer (we have the x23b as well) an additional con we have found is the 24 gal gray water tank. We would love to have a larger gray tank. It’s just one more thing to have to dump or have a dump cart.
Thank you... I'm getting our first Hybrid (Jayco 23B KIWI) and this video is great. For moisture..have you ever purchased the DampRid boxes? They are not expensive and they pull moisture out of the air. I use them in my hunting camper that stays closed and unused for months at a time
Jason Verhine we did use the damp rid, but still got a bit of condensation. No big deal as long as you’re aware of it and stay on top of it. Glad the video was helpful-thank you so much for watching!
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! It’s all about getting you out on the road and some people don’t want a big giant truck so these are such a fun option to get folks out there making those memories!
Condensation builds up on the windows of our hard wall trailer when it gets cold out, we try to move air through the trailer. I liked the hybird trailer we used to have but it was hard to walk by someone while they were cooking and had to climb over the dinnette to get into bed.
We have a hybrid and the only thing we struggle with is making the bed....I like sheets and blankets. I’d like to see a video of how you make the beds.
I'm new to the camper scene, like y'all we were in a pop-up. However, our pop-up was old and nothing worked, basically a fancy tent on wheels! Could you guys do a video on setting up the water systems ie sewage hook up/drainage, HOT water system and whatnot?
That’s awesome, congrats on the new toys-you’re going to have a lot of fun!! It’s not exactly what you’re looking for, but you might get some info out of this one: th-cam.com/video/6I1yd29PeYk/w-d-xo.html
@@WhyWeWork yeah I watched that one just before asked you my question lol. Really what I want to know is what heats your water and how do you turn that heat source on? And how do I know if I have fresh water tanks or not? We bought this camper used and so far haven't able to find any instructions.
You should have a hot water heater that runs in LP and Electricity. Mine has a control panel with a bunch of switches on it right inside the door. One switch is water heater electric and I have another one called water heater gas. There’s also a switch for water pump, which you will need if you are using the fresh water tank to pressurize the line. You definitely should have a fresh water tank. Outside on the drivers side, you should have a couple of different inlets/connections. City Water is where you’d hookup a hose to a campsites spigot, but then there should also be a fresh water one as well, which is where you’d fill up a fresh tank. What kind of trailer did you get??
why have they not made matresses that simply stay attached to the fold up portion? Seems like an easy fix to solve the hassle of storing the mattresses.
Where did you get the foil covers for the tip outs? We are thinking about Gizmos but your idea might be cheaper and as good. About moisture under mattress...you can buy the foam jig saw mats and cover the hard surface to wick away moisture. My niece did this with her hybrid. My wife and I just got one rubber mat...we will see if that works. If it does, we will buy another rubber mat.
Nice, we never tried any foam under the mattress! The coverings on the outside were just cheap emergency blankets of amazon. On the inside, we cut reflectix to fit in the windows all around to help insulate and that makes a big difference!
+Copswife Kaye that’s great, so glad it was helpful. This video is the type of things we would have liked to have had in mind when we bought. Appreciate you commenting to let us know!
Great information I am looking into buying a hybrid.Don’t wanna drive or purchase a $80,000 F250 to pull around a heavy,large travel trailer .how bad are the mattresses they look awfully flat and thin?
We are upgrading from a pop up for the exact same reason. When we first bought a pop up we had a one year old. We loved how convenient it was compared to tenting. Four summers later we have three kids, four and under. As much as we still love our pop up, we don't like the hassle in setting up (especially the pop up door) or not having a bathroom. This was a great video in which you explained the pros and cons very well. I was still on the fence of our big purchase but you put me a little more at ease :)
That's awesome to hear, and we're glad it was helpful. We've found that your needs change over time and what was perfect before isn't always going to stay perfect. It's all about getting out there and making those memories, and whatever works to get you out there doing that is all that matters. Good luck on the big jump--let us know what you end up with!
Of course they do... The hybrid campers are built just as well as the 4 walled campers... Same insulation, no difference.. I should know I built the 233s hybrids by forrest river...
Great video, I already have a hybrid like you an up grade from a pop-up. I am always looking for tricks,to upgrade, never thought of reflectix and I live in Alaska. But what is PUGS?
Thanks for watching Shawn! Always great to meet other campers on the same journey. PUGS are Pop-Up-Gizmos. Supposedly, they help a lot with insulation and condensation issues, and for keeping the warm in and the cold out! Thanks again for watching and commenting!!
Our family had the Jay Feather X19H model (one size smaller than the 23B). We used pop-up gizmos on the bunk ends in hot weather and they really made a difference keeping the heat out. Bonus is they make the inside darker in the morning which is great for sleeping! They do take more time to put on the bunk ends. I recommend the super-high wind model.
You said your getting water under the bed because of condensation? I had this happen to me and I thought maybe because I didn’t undo the canvas the right way.
Thanks for making this video! I don't think a hybrid would be a good fit for us😟. Does it move much after setup? What I mean is; like walking to the bathroom or hopping over people in the bunks translate to movement of the camper disturbing other sleepers?
It does have a bit of that but it didn’t feel much less stable than a regular TT. It’s was the other stuff that bugged us more. Glad it was a helpful video!
Saw at you at Sunset Seekers. Hybrid trailers are a good choice, for weight and room. I like them and would think about buying one. We have some videos you would like check us out
Agreed! That's why we have it as a pro and a con. We were coming from a popup ourselves. Less work than that, more work than a full hard sided trailer.
When we were shopping for an RV, We looked at some high wall pop ups. Lots of amenities and space. Then I looked at a bunch of setup videos on TH-cam. One had an expert do a setup in real time. It took 22 minutes to get the thing unfolded. That meant 45 minutes between setup and take down. As a long time scouter and tent camper, I can set up my 6 person tent, cot, chair and table in 10 minutes. That settled it. Got a hybrid and we’re happy with it.
ohhh my goodness, I thought u went from a pop up to a hybrid? if u had a pop up all those cons were the norm with a pop up, nothing one can't deal with
We LOVE our hybrid to death, but that still doesn't mean there aren't things that could be a bit of a pain. Let us know what the favorite and most-hated parts of your hybrid are - or - what you're worried about if you're deciding whether to take the plunge!
We find the worst thing about our model is the lack of counter space. A sink with a cutting board, and a stove with a glass trifold backsplash, but no actual counter at all lol. I am sure we will be fine when it gets warm out and we can do prep outside, but in the winter, it is no bueno!
+Ready2Roo oooh, that’s a good con! We love cooking and often find ourselves bumping elbows trying to prep meals. Might try to add some flip-up counter space or TV trays or something at some point.
Let me answer your question in another way, as a person who has camped in Tents ( lots of them), RV's , a pop-up, cabins and now my Hybrid the truth is there is no single perfect camping mechanism, all have short comings. Having said that, we have found for here in Alaska, for my family, this is the best compromise. Space, cost, weight and what not. Mind you unlike much of the Lower 48, in October, you generally put the thing away till APRIL, so cost is a huge factor. If i have one single, wish for my camper, slide out, but then it gets into weight again and cost. We had one on our pop-up sort of like a drawer and it made a huge difference. But really, to me they are to sleep in, otherwise I wan to be out side right?
That’s totally true Shawn, we couldn’t agree more. Every time it’s a balancing act between all those factors and more. As long as you got the one that is right for you and you’re excited to get out there and make those memories, then you’re on the right track! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
We love the huge zip windows on the beds. The cross breeze is amazing. That's the main reason that we bought the hybrid so we could dry camp at the beach. We went from a tent to the hybrid. Love it!!
Bunk condensation; as a wooden boat builder I can help with that. You need airflow under your mattress while you are in it. Some kind of slatting to keep your mattress from resting on the solid platform directly. You could glue a series of 1x2's a(flat side down) about 2" apart to the bed platform. With a decent mattress you won't feel them at all. Run them front to back so when you raise it they are verticle. This way any moisture left will drop out. You will still be generating the moisture (it comes from you) but with that air space, it doesn't get trapped by the mattress and has a chance to evaporate. It will also keep your mattress from mold buildup if you are stationary for a long time. You probably don't worry about that too much as you take your mattress up every time you pack up. But look at the other bunks too. Good luck!
Thanks so much for the awesome tips! I’ve seen other people use this little froli system thing that does just that. Something like a shower board or some similar slats that you stand on to dry or something that could work too! Appreciate it!
@@WhyWeWork Yep! That's the idea. The Froli system works great but it's not cheap. It's basically a high tech 1x2 ;-) If my wife hits a good sized scratch-off win, I'll buy one for her. Until then, she's stuck with 18th century technology!!
Our roof top tent has the same issue. TEPUI sells a mesh pad that goes under the mattress that prevents this. FWIW
So why are the RV brands so lazy that they can't just slide a few of those slats under the bunk themselves? More corner cutting by the brands?
I forgot Thule bought Tepui out. Here's the matt. Basically the size of tent is the size of the mattress. It won't be an exact fit, but better than nothing. tepui.com/products/anti-condensation-mat-1
In 1976 I was 11 and my parents and us 4 siblings went on a roadtrip to California from Ontario, Canada. We had a '73 Pontiac Priessene with a 400ci V8 and a hardtop tent trailer. No bathroom ot a/c in the trailer. We got used to it. We did have a propane fridge, stove and heater and a sink.
Our worst enemy was rainstorms, but at the same time the spund of rain on the vanvas put us to sleep.
Thks for your video on pros and cons.
Happy camping!
Ha! Similar history but it was a 1972 Pontiac LeMans pulling from Edmonton to Ottawa a hard top tent trailer that had two bed ends and a table. No sink, no fridge, no power. Heck, no door - it had a canvas door. Those memories are what made me get a tent trailer once we retired. How I'm officially too old and tired to set up a pop up and unpack a car BUT I love the tent ends so much that we 're upgrading to a hybrid now that we're in our 60's
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. We are in the process right now of figuring out what we want to do next. We are tired of setting up a tent and want to move to something like this. Really thinking about a pop-up camper but this video really has us thinking about the hybrid. I think what you touched on about still being able to hear nature is a big thing for us. Thanks again!
I just stumbled upon your channel and love this video. My wife and I bought our first hybrid last year. I grew up camping with my family when I was younger. We always did tent and then later a pop up. When I proposed the idea of camping to my wife, and looked at pop ups, the first thing she noticed was the lack of a bathroom. We also have 2 girls and that compounded the problem for those trips in the middle of the night, so a hybrid was the answer. We bought a gently used one and have needed to do a few things along the way. The biggest was new tires, which we did this year, so I won't have to worry about a blow out. When we we're able to get away last year, the entire family had a blast. The girls were sad when we closed it up and covered it for the winter. We live in the northeast so I wanted to protect it as much as possible. You were right, winterizing is a concern, which I did when I prepped it for the winter, and with the extra time we now have, I have uncovered it and started opening it up. I am a bit nervous to see if I winterized it correctly. Hopefully no leaks. We have a couple places booked already, but no telling if we will be able to go as of yet. Our first trip is in late May. We will see. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to catching up on your other videos. (Since I now have time) Stay safe!
Thats awesome! I hope you guys get a chance to get out there and use it this year-theress really no substitute for the quality family time and memories you make in the camper! Thanks so much for watching, subscribing, and sharing with us!! Look forward to hearing about your adventures!! 🙏💪❤️
We've been tent camping for years, and are about to buy a camper. The hybrid makes sense for us ( toilet, shower, liveable space, fixed beds, & weight ) are key issues that this camper seems to cover easily. Can't wait to show it to our camping buddies. Great video. Just liked & subscribed. Best wishes from GA.
When we had a pop up I clipped reflecting sheets across the top of the canvass using clamps to hold them around the top, reflecting heat away in hot summer and it made a huge difference!
Yes, those helped us too. Our friends also have the pop-up-gizmos and they say those work even better! Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Sandy Harless we do too! It helps a lot but it's one more step and more work.
I'm so happy to have found this video! We do a lot of volunteer disaster relief in the south after hurricanes and flodding and such, but now we don't want to rely on staying with people for their safety and ours, better safe then sorry. So have wanted a trailer of some sort but have so physical things that make tents and ground sleeping not a thing. But, we also can't come close to a full deal rv, especially having been out of work basically this whole time, but still wanting to help when we can. So my husband came across what we were told is a great deal for a 2007 forest shamrock 17 I think its called. It has a little oven, sink, microwave, full bathroom and the ends pop out to sleep, and it's in good condition. So I came on here to look up fun little inexpensive ways to make it cute or my style or just fun things and learn about the ins & outs...but the first one I clicked on absolutely hated theirs and are extremely against them. I get that everyone has their own experiences in them too....but it literally made me throw up because the deal was done last night so is what it is. So to see someone also enjoy theirs is nice. I'm hoping if you did one on an update of liking it that its still good otherwise I'll start crying again. It was a great deal for what it is, but as tight as we are it'll be a bummer if it's just not a good thing...so...guess we'll see. It happened fast cuz of the price so hadn't known much about this type. So, hopefully I can find some inexpensive fixes for some of the issues.
Thanks so much for sharing this!!
So did you end up loving it? Considering getting one too.
I just bought me my very first hybrid a couple months ago, i am Super excited to take it out this summer. I love your guises rig by the way, you guys did great! I read some of your comments below, and a subscriber had mentioned there’s no perfect mechanism especially in travel trailers, and he is 100% correct on that. Back to having moisture underneath your mattresses, the only solution I could help you with that is you might want to make sure to you have your canvases velcroed down tight and well. it never hurts to do a second inspection inside and out. That might just be it! Anyways, great video very informative and happy and safe camping travels to you and your family. 😁
That’s awesome, you are going to have a lot of fun!! I appreciate you watching and leaving us a comment. Happy camping! Stop by here after a few trips or on our Facebook page and let us know how you’re getting on!!
#WhyWeWork I just gave a BIG 👍 “like” on your Facebook page!!!
Awesome! Looking forward to hearing about your travels!!
I love camping, and the only reason I'm looking at trailers, is that my wife and I are getting on, and we can no longer handle dealing with ground sleeping and steadily decreasing bladders. If I wanted to 'camp' in a luxury apartment, I would buy a bloody timeshare!!! A tent-trailer, or at the very outside, a hybrid is what we will buy. Camping requires set-up, it's part of the experience. Taking time to prep a site, pitch the tent, and set-up the table shelter, that first fire!!! That is what camping is about, not microwaves, DVD's and Island kitchens....If people whine that it takes ten minutes, or even an hour to set their campsite up, then they should stay in a Super 8, eat pancakes at Denny's, and sit in the Casino when it's a beautiful day outside. And they shouldn't snivel about their tots, twins, tweens, or twits...kids are kids, they're resilient...when we were kids in the 70's, we disappeared into the wilds of northern BC once the boler was set-up, and my Scout tent erected, we ran through the trees, rode our bikes, and didn't spend four days eating garbage and drinking juice boxes or playing Nintendo indoors!!! We drank lake water and hit each other with sticks!!!
Very cool, I totally get that sentiment. Everybody is different so as long as you’re getting out there and making those memories, then you’re doing it right in my book! Thanks for watching!
Totally agree. Sounds like my childhood - built tree houses, went for long hikes with my sibs and cousins.
So true! Camping the late 60's early 70's was unforgettable. Best time of my life!
@@Canadarago..... built tree houses...jumped out of tree houses....loved it!!!
Great video! I think we consider the size of the camper being 22' when shut, but 28' with the beds down to be a great pro as well. This will allow us to get into smaller National Forest campgrounds, which we love! Also makes it easier to tow. I do think the pro of the interior space vs a tradition trailer the same length is a great selling point as well. We don't have one or even two beds taking up any of the living area. A regular trailer this length would be extremely cramped!
+Ready2Roo agreed! We go camping to be out and nature and having adventures, not to lay around luxuriating in a huge master bedroom, so having the whole inside dedicated to eating and hanging out just makes sense for us!
We have a Jayco Jayfeather 16xrb and absolutely love it. We get the size of a 23 ft camper with a 16 ft package. We are making some modifications to the tent sections to improve the cooling factor and have had great success. (we live in hot louisiana so it’s a big issue with cooling the camper down, but we got it down pat now)
Nice, ya I really miss our hybrid! We are going out to the river this week and I used to love laying in the bunk ends with all that cool air blowing and rushing water sounds all coming in in the morning. The best!! ❤️ thanks so much for watching and commenting!!
#WhyWeWork I am actually working on another solution for the top part of the canvas where people normally throw a tarp over it or the popupgizmos. It will be much easier to set up and won’t have to worry about wind. I’ll let everybody know how it goes. My wife and i actually just started a website and youtube channel called SemperAdventure. And i mean just started... like yesterday haha so hardly any content yet, but lots to come hopefully. That’s how we will share if our idea works or not... i might even seek out a patent if it works out.
Wow, that’s awesome. When I get off of work, I’ll look you guys up and subscribe!!
@@WhyWeWork we dont have anything up on youtube just yet. We are planning our first video but the weather isnt cooperating here in louisiana. Our website has just a tad bit of stuff so far. Mostly an introduction about us. semperadventure.com
Four years later, this was very helpful to us. Thanks.
What I appreciate most about our hybrid is the interior room. We started with a pop-up. Later years we bought a travel trailer. By then it was just my husband, me and two dogs. Now, my daughter, her hubby and my grandson are along, and we a hybrid. Tons more interior floor space. It actually sets up faster than a pop up due to the way the bunks fold down. And of course, much lighter to tow
I really enjoyed our hybrid and think they are a really good option for the weekend warriors and small families!!
As someone who has been tent camping with family for the past 20+ years I personally don't think any of the negatives are an issue at all. It's damn luxurious in comparison. A/C? Wow what a luxury, we don't have that when it's 110 plus outside. I was thinking a pop-up would be a great upgrade but these look pretty nice, thanks for sharing! I have an Expedition so towing something like this should be a breeze.
+Inokea that’s exactly how we felt. When we just started out we were in a tent and thought having a little cargo trailer for all of our stuff was a huge step up. These are perfect for something like an expedition! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Nice review of the Pros and Cons. I was definitely aware of the cooling challenge. The noise factor is a new one to me but like you, we tend to enjoy nature sounds! Thanks for sharing
We have done a lot of tent camping, and love the outdoor feel that the hybrid offers. I must say that we started our camping adventures in a 36 foot motorhome and it was pretty miserable. One pro to consider is the ability to detach the hybrid from the tow vehicle so you can go explore the local area without really sacrificing the functional space of a motorhome. It is a great balance. Even better when you consider how easy it is to tow a 24 foot trailer.
Agreed! That’s one of the nice things about travel trailers and 5th wheels in general! I definitely love the hybrids, but I could see ya going motor home one day when it’s just the two of us. If we ever do though, I’ll definitely be towing a Jeep behind us for exploring and recreation!!
The stock mattress’s in the Jayco X19H are garbage storage is minimal. However it’s just my brother and myself using for hunting it’s waaay better then tenting. So when one of us are gone I do the half turtle which helps keep heat in. Half the hunting season we camp off the grid. In much colder temperatures we park it in the RV park and have heaters plugged in which makes it warm and comfy. We both have Ram 1500 with the Pentastar V6 and it pulls the trailer and atv in the back of the box with ease.
Been an amazing set up for just the two of us
When we do wood siding we use something called Slicker for air flow. That probably would help with airflow under your mattress.
We have always used damp rid packets and buckets and no longer have the condensation problem.
We just got a hybrid and are so exited! Looking forward to watching your travels.
+Stephanie Farrell Focus yay, that’s so exciting. Congratulations and thanks for watching and commenting!
We have had our Starcraft Antigua Hybrid since 2005 and love it. It's been taken out camping over 100 times. The condensation issue on the bottom of the mattress puzzles me. We occasionally get condensation on the inside of the tent in the morning, but nothing opening a window cant't fix. All our camping is at the beach year round in Southern California and the open nature of the our Hybrid gives an open feel allowing the sea breeze through the trailer.
+Logan Algie that’s awesome! The hybrids are amazing when you are near any water and can hear all the sounds of nature! Lots of awesome beaches in SoCal too! Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment!
thank you very much for sold I'm getting a love the way you guys describe the in-and-out and the pros and cons about the trailer
I want to purchase a camper eventually. I also have a 4runner & I'm towing for the first time. Moving from Florida to Indiana
Love the video! We have had a pop up and a hard side. We are moving to the hybrid. The box length for getting into tight spots especially on BLM land but most of all the connections to the outdoors. We missed the feeling that we had with the pop up, open the screens and let the trailer breath!
I put reflective bubblepack over the ends. Bought at Lowes. Keeps them from getting cooked in the sun. Use long bungy cord to hold in place.
I would like to see what the space is like inside with one or both beds pulled in.
I bought 48 inch wide Reflectix from Lowe's. Perfect width for going under the mattresses, over the flip out door (I have the same camper). For me this eliminated all condensation under the mattresses and will help insulate your bunk ends even more. I also do the PUGS and Reflectix in the windows.
+Chris Edmundson awesome, thank you so much for the tip! The reflectix is cheap enough that we’ll definitely give that a try and report back. Much appreciated and thanks for watching!!
What are Pugs and how did the reflectix work under the mattress? Thanks!!!!! We just bought a hybrid!!!!!
We use something called hyper vent to control condensation under the bunks on our hybrid I think it works well got it from a boat store but they do have a web site
We Love our fun Hybrid...even after 3 years of hard use. Great video!
+Chasing Pavement 5280 that’s awesome, us too (only 1 year in). We can see ourselves moving on to something bigger down the road when the kids are older, but for the next few years this thing is perfect for our family!!! Thanks for watching!
@@WhyWeWork with just the two of us and two large dogs we find our shorty just the right size. 15' box.
During the warm summer nights the tent ends are so wonderful when fully unzipped. The dogs and the grandkid love the fun of the tent end. We also camp in winter, 🐢 turtleing works well here in Colorado. We use Refectix and a 100% wool blanket under the mattress. We have had no condensation issues. Only on the Windows. Happy Camping 🌲
We haven't upgraded the mattresses, but we still pull them out each time to make sure there isn't a risk of mold
That's probably a good call. Better safe than sorry because mold can really ruin your day. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Really great job .. with the bonus of see a beutyful people's and family .
Bravi : I'm buying a hybrid Rookwood roo tomorrow,wish we'll . Rai .
I use the Den-Dry mattress underlay. Bit expensive but keeps the moisture off the hybrid trailer mattress!
Great video. I'm considering a hybrid. I had a pop up in the past and loved it, but looking at hybrids for the convenience.
Something you could do if you are in a campground with noise is use a white noise machine! That will drown out some noise if you need it to.
TYVEK will solve your Condensation issue. You can buy a roll a your local box store. Cut it to size and put it under the mattress. The under side of the tyvek will take all the moisture, then you can just lay it outside to dry off and your mattress will be dry.
When the tyvek is new it’s super crinkly and loud. Run it in the washer a couple of time and it will soften it up and still keep the protection.
You mentioned about the moisture under the mattress. I read a lot and tried it and 100 percent wool blankets work. The moisture doesn't go to mattress and the blanket absorbs it.
+Jeff Alfonso awesome, thanks Jeff. Much appreciated! Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Wool Blanket Made In the USA USGI... www.amazon.com/dp/B00M8BZ3EM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
+Jeff Alfonso perfect, thank you!!
Does the condensation have anything to do with the Reflectix reducing airflow? What is the source? The Ac or heating and cold temperatures outside?
It’s just the difference between hot and cold inside vs outside
For condensation, try the froley bed springs that create an air gap.
Yes or even a "honeycombed" mat under the mattress, anything to create air.
Try laminate underlay for the condensation. Comes on a roll and cut to fit. It will also help insulate it. That's what it's made for, stop moisture under laminate flooring. Just a thought.
Very cool, thank you for posting the tip!!
I know it’s an old video but how did the 4 runner do towing that unit? We have a 22 4 runner and looking at a unit right around that size
Hi thanks for the video! My family and I were possibly looking into a hybrid, specifically the RockWood Roo 233s. Thank you for pointing out all the pros and cons. Helps with the decision making on a hybrid or full hardwall trailer.
Awesome, I’m so glad it was helpful! I’ve been in a few of those 233s and they are very nice!
Mark did you end up going with the roo? If so are you liking it? Just ordered ours but not to late to change our minds.
Wow. Didn't think about condensation. I live in NM and the winds here can be extreme and unrelenting, so I was looking for a video like this one to give me some insight. I think I'd better pass by these hybrid trailers. Thanks so much for this awesome vid. Just a note of constructive criticism, keep the background music down low.
+Bea, Honey dog and me thank you for that feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to do that!! Also glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!!
Pop up Gizmos for condensation and heat retention!
Thank you for putting this together. We are looking to upgrade from our pop-up to something self contained (in California) with a bathroom. We are limited on tow capacity and space to store a trailer, so a hybrid seems like the perfect option.
I have mixed opinions about cannibalizing a side tent from a pop-up camper but it does reduce weight and doesn't come with the constant issues of a slide-out wall.
Binge watching videos that I didn't even realized I missed because I am missing my drinking buddy :( Hope all is well y'all
She misses you too--bout to swoop them up from the airport. They were in Barcelona for a few weeks. Looks like you guys are having fun!
As a former TENT TRAILER owner, I wish people would call them that. Not pop up! LOVE LOVE LOVE our hybrid but wish it had more storage. Also, just a side note: you don't have to buy one this big. Get something more sized for your needs instead of what the dealers want to sell you. Ours is 18 feet. Our tent trailer was 18 feet fully extended, and only 9 feet folded up. It's not such a huge shock that way and few people really need or want all this extra crap they want you to have.
+vlkswmn totally true! They come in all shapes and sizes and you can easily find one to fit your needs! Thank you for watching and commenting!!
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Did you get the condensation issue fixed? We have the 12v plugin light/fans and leave the fans on overnight and it has really helped with the condensation for us we don’t really have the issue any longer (we have the x23b as well) an additional con we have found is the 24 gal gray water tank. We would love to have a larger gray tank. It’s just one more thing to have to dump or have a dump cart.
Thank you... I'm getting our first Hybrid (Jayco 23B KIWI) and this video is great. For moisture..have you ever purchased the DampRid boxes? They are not expensive and they pull moisture out of the air. I use them in my hunting camper that stays closed and unused for months at a time
Jason Verhine we did use the damp rid, but still got a bit of condensation. No big deal as long as you’re aware of it and stay on top of it. Glad the video was helpful-thank you so much for watching!
Great video! We have a smaller version of your trailer and agree with everything you shared.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! It’s all about getting you out on the road and some people don’t want a big giant truck so these are such a fun option to get folks out there making those memories!
We have the same trailer, love it but the shower is almost useless! Great video.
I'll never understand the American aversion to external showers and kitchens. It's outdoor camping, get outdoors.
Condensation builds up on the windows of our hard wall trailer when it gets cold out, we try to move air through the trailer. I liked the hybird trailer we used to have but it was hard to walk by someone while they were cooking and had to climb over the dinnette to get into bed.
I hear ya, we loved our hybrid, but not gonna lie-it’s nice to have a bit more comfort.
Thank you for the video. i found it was a big help. Cheers!
We have a hybrid and the only thing we struggle with is making the bed....I like sheets and blankets. I’d like to see a video of how you make the beds.
Joy Walsh my wife really struggled with that too!
Go for it - enjoy!
It was a great rig!
Congrats! Always an up side!🤭❤
Have the same exact 💯 1
Awesome job on this video guys!
thanks for sharing!
Thank you! We live In BC and get a ton of rain..good things to consider :)
Try Damprid for the condensation
Thank you!!
I'm new to the camper scene, like y'all we were in a pop-up. However, our pop-up was old and nothing worked, basically a fancy tent on wheels! Could you guys do a video on setting up the water systems ie sewage hook up/drainage, HOT water system and whatnot?
That’s awesome, congrats on the new toys-you’re going to have a lot of fun!! It’s not exactly what you’re looking for, but you might get some info out of this one: th-cam.com/video/6I1yd29PeYk/w-d-xo.html
@@WhyWeWork yeah I watched that one just before asked you my question lol. Really what I want to know is what heats your water and how do you turn that heat source on? And how do I know if I have fresh water tanks or not? We bought this camper used and so far haven't able to find any instructions.
You should have a hot water heater that runs in LP and Electricity. Mine has a control panel with a bunch of switches on it right inside the door. One switch is water heater electric and I have another one called water heater gas. There’s also a switch for water pump, which you will need if you are using the fresh water tank to pressurize the line.
You definitely should have a fresh water tank. Outside on the drivers side, you should have a couple of different inlets/connections. City Water is where you’d hookup a hose to a campsites spigot, but then there should also be a fresh water one as well, which is where you’d fill up a fresh tank. What kind of trailer did you get??
why have they not made matresses that simply stay attached to the fold up portion? Seems like an easy fix to solve the hassle of storing the mattresses.
Where did you get the foil covers for the tip outs? We are thinking about Gizmos but your idea might be cheaper and as good. About moisture under mattress...you can buy the foam jig saw mats and cover the hard surface to wick away moisture. My niece did this with her hybrid. My wife and I just got one rubber mat...we will see if that works. If it does, we will buy another rubber mat.
Nice, we never tried any foam under the mattress! The coverings on the outside were just cheap emergency blankets of amazon. On the inside, we cut reflectix to fit in the windows all around to help insulate and that makes a big difference!
@@WhyWeWork Thanks
Of course!!
I need something that can be pulled by a minivan.., any suggestions?
Thank you so much. That answered all our questions.
+Copswife Kaye that’s great, so glad it was helpful. This video is the type of things we would have liked to have had in mind when we bought. Appreciate you commenting to let us know!
Setting up camp in the rain and wind is what it's all about
The mattresses have to be taken out each time you close up?? Oh my... really?? (please say no)
Great video and cute family!
Aw thank you so much! Glad you liked the video!!
My pop up camper has vinyl on one side of the bed
Great information I am looking into buying a hybrid.Don’t wanna drive or purchase a $80,000 F250 to pull around a heavy,large travel trailer .how bad are the mattresses they look awfully flat and thin?
Moisture for beds use rubber sheets under your regular sheets
Thanks
We are upgrading from a pop up for the exact same reason. When we first bought a pop up we had a one year old. We loved how convenient it was compared to tenting. Four summers later we have three kids, four and under. As much as we still love our pop up, we don't like the hassle in setting up (especially the pop up door) or not having a bathroom. This was a great video in which you explained the pros and cons very well. I was still on the fence of our big purchase but you put me a little more at ease :)
That's awesome to hear, and we're glad it was helpful. We've found that your needs change over time and what was perfect before isn't always going to stay perfect. It's all about getting out there and making those memories, and whatever works to get you out there doing that is all that matters. Good luck on the big jump--let us know what you end up with!
We used to have a pop up as well lol
+Mountain Top Adventures we loved our little pop up! Those things are so fun!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@WhyWeWork us TH-camrs gotta stick together. Keep the videos coming.
+Mountain Top Adventures you right ❤️👌
Are you all still shut down by Covid restrictions? Do you plan to start up again or just stopped altogether? Hope you all are doing well.
Hi, thank you for the video! Where did you get the bunkend sun reflectors? Thanks!
Do the hard shell walls have insulation in them? If so is it fiberglass or foam?
I don’t believe so, if anything I think there might be some foam but I doubt it.
Of course they do... The hybrid campers are built just as well as the 4 walled campers... Same insulation, no difference.. I should know I built the 233s hybrids by forrest river...
Great video, I already have a hybrid like you an up grade from a pop-up. I am always looking for tricks,to upgrade, never thought of reflectix and I live in Alaska. But what is PUGS?
Thanks for watching Shawn! Always great to meet other campers on the same journey. PUGS are Pop-Up-Gizmos. Supposedly, they help a lot with insulation and condensation issues, and for keeping the warm in and the cold out! Thanks again for watching and commenting!!
Our family had the Jay Feather X19H model (one size smaller than the 23B). We used pop-up gizmos on the bunk ends in hot weather and they really made a difference keeping the heat out. Bonus is they make the inside darker in the morning which is great for sleeping! They do take more time to put on the bunk ends. I recommend the super-high wind model.
Thanks Michael! We’ve heard really good things about the PUGS! Thanks for watching!!
How are the fold out sides supported?
+Curtis Gillespie there are steel cables inside that connect to each corner. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
+#WhyWeWork actually it’s a steel rod.
@@WhyWeWork thanks for getting back to me so quickly.
+Curtis Gillespie of course!
Every maker does this differently. Some have internal cables, some use exterior poles.
LEt's talk about the volume of the music in your cut scenes...
You said your getting water under the bed because of condensation? I had this happen to me and I thought maybe because I didn’t undo the canvas the right way.
Portable dehumidifier may reduce moisture.
Thanks for making this video!
I don't think a hybrid would be a good fit for us😟.
Does it move much after setup? What I mean is; like walking to the bathroom or hopping over people in the bunks translate to movement of the camper disturbing other sleepers?
It does have a bit of that but it didn’t feel much less stable than a regular TT. It’s was the other stuff that bugged us more. Glad it was a helpful video!
I added 7500 scissor stabilizers in each end that stopped the movement
Excellent review. Please keep the music volume low as it’s way too loud then the regular audio
Saw at you at Sunset Seekers. Hybrid trailers are a good choice, for weight and room. I like them and would think about buying one. We have some videos you would like check us out
The Art of RVing Awesome, definitely will
Come over and say hi!! Thanks so much for dropping us a line! 🙏👌
This is 2022 are you guys doing anything different?
You call that a setup?? That is a breeze compared to our pop up!
Agreed! That's why we have it as a pro and a con. We were coming from a popup ourselves. Less work than that, more work than a full hard sided trailer.
When we were shopping for an RV, We looked at some high wall pop ups. Lots of amenities and space. Then I looked at a bunch of setup videos on TH-cam. One had an expert do a setup in real time. It took 22 minutes to get the thing unfolded. That meant 45 minutes between setup and take down. As a long time scouter and tent camper, I can set up my 6 person tent, cot, chair and table in 10 minutes. That settled it. Got a hybrid and we’re happy with it.
Damp Rid for moisture issues
Thank you Kitty, that is a great tip!
were you in a metal band in high school?
+01hondascott lol no, but I wish I was. Sounds like fun!! 😂🤣
Great video. Thanks.
+syzetetes thank you for watching and commenting!!
love that shirt! great video too, thanks!
Nathan Wallace glad it was helpful!!
ohhh my goodness, I thought u went from a pop up to a hybrid? if u had a pop up all those cons were the norm with a pop up, nothing one can't deal with
Don't forget about bears!!!!!! Those end beds offer no protection from them!!!!!
They all seem to have floors after 5 years old.
He put a bugger on you!
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Best is dual axle hybrid. I repeat do not buy 17 foot single axle hybrids
I'm thinking about a hybrid. Why not a single axle?
Single axle has extremely low payload capacity. Like 300 pounds that’s water or groceries. Average family of 4 needs 1000 pounds minimum payload.
That is incorrect. I have a single axle with a 1285lb payload.
@@jd7198 make/model and axle please
lose the music
Appreciate the feedback.
@@WhyWeWork , we use damp rid to combat the mildew. I hang one in the bathroom, and one in the bed areas when we are storing it.
Killer noises? Lions, tigers, bears? Serial killers?
Please really that's nothing u that lazy 😢😢 wow that was hard
I know it’s an old video but how did the 4 runner do towing that unit? We have a 22 4 runner and looking at a unit right around that size