We're getting a lot of inquiries about our next issue of the magazine that will cover the topic of moving on to a hybrid or other style of RV/camper. I'd like to publish the results of this question in that article.
Do you plan on moving to a Hybrid or other camper / RV within the next 2 years?
It's under consideration. We have looked at a variety of options, and the only thing we keep being drawn back to are hybrids. It won't happen this year, but maybe next, maybe the year after, and maybe not at all.
So put us solidly in the "Maybe" category.
Austin
We are looking at upgrading to a hybrid or a hybrid toy hauler style camper. We enjoyed the latest issue of the PUT magazine with the article on the popup versions of the toy hauler. It would be great to see an article on the hybrid version that has the 8ft deck on the front.
Jacqui
No plans to move on. Pop-Up 4ever! or at least til I'm too old to Pop it up anymore... Dang, I hope that never happens, lol!
We expect to get a hybrid within the next 2 years.
Moose
I voted no, however, we would if it were an option.
We live in an apartment and park our PU in the underground garage. The PU fits nicely. If we were to purchase a hybrid (or anything else), we would have to put it in an RV storage lot. We are not interested in doing that. The inconvenience and expense are just not acceptable for us.
In 2013, we will be moving into our house in Fallbrook, CA. We have RV parking there and will definitely be looking at different alternatives.
Just upgraded from tent camping to pop-up camping this season. No intentions of going to hybrid anytime in the near future.
No never! This "fold-a-box-out-into-a-house" thing is just too much fun! Plus I can see over and around it while driving and backing, and it fits anywhere. Not mention how nice it is to be able to manuever it around by hand in the CG or here at home.
Popups Forever for us too!
Quote from: austinado16No never! This "fold-a-box-out-into-a-house" thing is just too much fun! Plus I can see over and around it while driving and backing, and it fits anywhere. Not mention how nice it is to be able to manuever it around by hand in the CG or here at home.
Popups Forever for us too!
We moved up from a popup to popping out (HT)about 2 years ago now I want to move into a real queen sized bed and be able to walk around it...we need a bigger trailer possibly with quad bunks...so the kids will have their own space and I will have mine. We are looking at all our options whether it be a trailer, toyho, or motorhome I an not sure. What would be the best for us? I have to look at them all.
Considering we just got our 1st PUP we aren
already went to a hybrid
Moved to the tt in July.
Never thought we would get beyond the popups (4 of them) but then came the htt and now the tt.
Main reason has been difference in camping and travelling needs as we got more mature (age wise). :)
Not me ... unless it might be one of those teardrop T@B hardsiders and then I'd have to come across an exceptional bargin.
I've been downsizing now for years. Started out with a 28' AirStream and have worked my way down ever since. My 8' box Starcraft does exactly what I want it to do, is an easy tow and should I have to return to towing with a four banger, I'm still in the ball park. What's more, the little PU stores easy and I can still move it around by hand ... alone.
I'm a happy camper right where I'm at.
Fly
We just moved to a hybrid a few weeks ago. My mom came to live with us after a massive stroke and she is in a wheel chair. The PU was very limited on space inside to move her around but we loved the openness of the PU. We looked at several options and finally settled on the hybrid. Still have the tent ends we can open up, but yet much more floor space to get around with mom!
Quote from: PopUPTimesWe're getting a lot of inquiries about our next issue of the magazine that will cover the topic of moving on to a hybrid or other style of RV/camper. I'd like to publish the results of this question in that article.
Do you plan on moving to a Hybrid or other camper / RV within the next 2 years?
Is this a hard copy magazine for sale at the newstand?
Quote from: PopUPTimesWe're getting a lot of inquiries about our next issue of the magazine that will cover the topic of moving on to a hybrid or other style of RV/camper. I'd like to publish the results of this question in that article.
Do you plan on moving to a Hybrid or other camper / RV within the next 2 years?
I had a popup ten years ago and loved it. I don't have one at the moment but I want to get another one. My significant other would prefer a TT but, to me, that's a totally different experience. I personally don't like the idea of a hybrid and will be VERY happy to get a popup. I just don't want a TT - maybe when I am 70 but that's a long way off!
No, not ever, been popping up for 45 years. Looking forward to our grandchildren popping up with us. Long live the pop up!!!!!!!!!!
Kathy
No plans to move up, on, or into anything at this point. ("This point," will last until this beast is paid off, at least.)
Quote from: spearmintIs this a hard copy magazine for sale at the newstand?
It is a paper magazine. I've never seen it on a newsstand, but I have seen it in a few RV dealers. You can subscribe at this link:
http://www.popuptimes.com/They are the sponsors of the Arvee club forum, and without the mag, none of us would be here.
Austin (subscriber for many years)
So far the results of this poll show that Pop UP Times should be around for a while. Lot's of Pop UP Enthusiasts :book:
I've looked at the hybrids - and they ARE sweet; would LOVE to have one, BUT
they take a biggger TV, more space to store, more gas to pull, and cost MUCH more $$ - especially when compared to the cost of the two PUPs I've purchased used - one at $200, and the last one for $300 (plus lots of hardware & sweat equity!)
No, my realistic idea of 'moving up' it would probably be to a PUP that is less than 20 yrs old already :J - I doubt I'd even buy a new one even if I could afford it!
Laura
I voted yes, but we switched last June. We found that when DD and a friend would sleep in the double bed of our pup, one would occasionally fall out of bed (into the camper). Wit the kids at age 10, we knew this arrangement wasn't going to work for much longer. We went with a bunkhouse model TT that works well for us now. We all have fond memories of the pup, but this arrangement works better for us at this point.
We are another "No". Having just upgraded from tents to our popup last year, we are just getting started! :) I also love being able to store our camper in our garage.
Eventually we will move up, but not for at least another five years.
We still "pop-up" however it is a hard side Trailmanor that we now "pop-up", which is the best of both worlds for us...fits in driveway...low profile when closed...light weight... full bathroom with toilet/sink/shower (small but there!) .... no worries about closing up wet.
Even though its technically considered a hybrid we still think of it as a "pop-up".
We just traded up to a larger pup with dinette slideout and shower/cassette toilet. When we started looking, we thought we would move up to a TT or hybrid. After looking at both, we felt like we were captive in a box. Also we really like keeping the camper in the garage.
Another 'No' for me. We may move to an Aliner eventually, but not anytime soon. My 98 Coleman is still like new...
Quote from: PopUPTimesDo you plan on moving to a Hybrid or other camper / RV within the next 2 years?
No. Just bought new popup in 2005, and we are extemely pleased with it. I had originally desired a Scamp or Casita, but am glad that I got the pop-up instead. If we had to replace it, I would only be considering a traditional or high-wall popup.
We "popped up" for 10 years. DH was tired up "popping". Compromised and bought a hybrid (Jayco 21C Kiwi). Will keep this one at least until retirement which is at least 5 years away. :cake: Will reevaluate at that time.
voted NO, although we are looking into moving into a Hybrid... been looking for the last year. But we are relatively new to poppin up only been doing it from may 05. I think we still have alot to learn from Poppin UP. One major thing that keeps us from buy a new HTT is price and TV... Our PUP or TV is all paid for and we love that we only have maintence and camping fees to deal with.. So we can mod more. But given a chance for a new PUP, I would do it...
I hope the magazine is around a long time too... we enjoy every article in it. Just wish it was monthly. But I am sure that will happen one day!
We LOVE our pop-up...and really had no intention of moving up for awhile. However, our girls are getting bigger....and our younger one sleeps a bit rough...the older wants her own space....so, we will probably have to move on to something where they have their own bed--and so they can possibly bring a friend. But, I really have no clue what we will end up getting down the line...
Lisa
Quote from: BootheBunchWe LOVE our pop-up...and really had no intention of moving up for awhile. However, our girls are getting bigger....and our younger one sleeps a bit rough...the older wants her own space....so, we will probably have to move on to something where they have their own bed--and so they can possibly bring a friend. But, I really have no clue what we will end up getting down the line...
Lisa
You want to cross over to the Darkside......I can feel it..... Your inner self WANTS to be a ToyHo.....
First year in a pop-up and we love it. Comfortable (a/c), dry camping and still being very close to the outdoors. I have all the room I need the minute I step out.
But, as mentioned in the conversation in my thread "pulling question", I would love to have away to take my PWC(s) with us, and if that means converting to a Hybrid, then thats the direction we will go in the future. I hope they will come out with something in the POP-up configuration though.
If we ever do make the move the the darkside, there will be no incremental steps. We will likely go from PopUp straight to a ridiculously plush DP ClassA in one quick flash of "darkness"! :D
It depends on many factors but we (I) have been looking at the darkside (aka lightweight TTs).
I have no plans in the near future. My girlfriend and I feel I have the best floorplan for now or even later, if things happen and we have a small family. With 1 king, 1 queen, and 1 double (dinette) bed. We have enough sleeping for a good size family and have the toilet and shower to keep the kids in sight and secure.
As my girlfriend says, we camp in a rolling hotel. As her son says, we camp in a small house.:) I think we all are pretty happy with what we use and needed only a small truck (or even the unthinkable soccer mom minivan :) ) to pull it.
Have a good one.
No, I plan on keeping my P/U. I down graded from a travel trailer and 5th
Wheel to a P/U. I wanted to go back to the near feeling of tent camping.
I don't go camping to have all the things that I have at home. Thats not
camping. If I got to have them why go camping. Just stay at home.
Keep P/Uing,
Bill
We have been looking at the Trailmanor. They are awfully expensive, but I haven't been able to find anyone that doesn't like them and used ones are hard to come by. Like a lot of the other responses, we keep our popup at home (backyard) and don't want to have something that is stored away from home. I like to tinker and load up from home without having to go retrieve it from a second location. Also, since it is below the fence, I am not going to get any nasty letters from the HOA about my camper being an eye-sore in the neighborhood. Look forward to this issue. PLD
Quote from: Dunnfamily4We have been looking at the Trailmanor. They are awfully expensive, but I haven't been able to find anyone that doesn't like them and used ones are hard to come by. Like a lot of the other responses, we keep our popup at home (backyard) and don't want to have something that is stored away from home. I like to tinker and load up from home without having to go retrieve it from a second location. Also, since it is below the fence, I am not going to get any nasty letters from the HOA about my camper being an eye-sore in the neighborhood. Look forward to this issue. PLD
I like the Trailmanor also. I missed a used (like new) one by just a few minutes, a couple months ago. It was 3 years old and half the price of a new one. :banghead: (the guy went "Toy-Ho")
The guy was nice enough to open it up and show me around. It really does open up in 2 minutes flat. I timed him (without him knowing). The mechanism is not complicated, opens with one hand and is easy to service. The trailer isn't a lot heavier than my PU. The guy did tell me that it is scary to tow in a side wind but then any trailer that long would be.
I liked it because a person could pull up in a rest area, pop the thing up, have lunch, enjoy the view and be down the road in under an hour.
We would have to change from small easily parked cars to a much bigger vehicle. We'd also need to store off-site at a cost of at least $75 per month.
So the short answer is ... Who knows? Probably not.
Quote from: PopUPTimesWe're getting a lot of inquiries about our next issue of the magazine that will cover the topic of moving on to a hybrid or other style of RV/camper. I'd like to publish the results of this question in that article.
Do you plan on moving to a Hybrid or other camper / RV within the next 2 years?
We are not planning on moving to any other style of camper. We love our pop up.
We have a TrailManor which some people call a hybrid...we consider it our "hard sided pop-up" without the canvas worries. Its small size, similar to a pop-up, is the main reason we bought it. The benefits mentioned in previous posts such as ease of positioning, at home storage, visibility around and over, and minimal fuel costs to tow are some of the reasons we have no desire to "move up".
No mobile mansions for us... we're camping to get away from it all, not to bring it all with us.
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This isn't in time for your poll but we do plan on moving up to a small TT in the next two years. We have been looking at them and when DH soc sec starts in Feb.'09 we'll really be looking........tick,tick.......can hardly wait......