TT or Hybrid

[Camperroo]

We had thought about a hybrid but decided if we were going to go with  something that had all the amenities, then we didn't want to deal with cold bunk ends or condensation, plus privacy.  You can still hear a lot with hybrids because of the bunk ends.  I always felt like at night when it was quiet and the kids were up laughing and playing or I had the tv going late at night while everyone else was sleeping that the sound could be carried through the popup and outside.  Plus I didn' t like hearing other people's noises...especially when I hear people zipping and unzipping screen rooms or tents at night when it's quiet out or someone around a campfire after quiet hours who is still gabbing away.  You know how voices carry at night... So we went for the TT, don't hear a thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Miller Tyme]

We're happy with our rig, but over the past year, we've had 3 different friends "upgrade" to TT's or 5er's from pop-ups.

 
Each case, "we're sick of all the set-up". A valid point, but every one of them also had to upgrade the tow vehicle. A lot of money for a bit of exercise, as far as I'm concerned.:p
 
I'll keep what I have, thanks(but those Trailstars are real tempting).:eek:

[dee106]

we are like topcat, but we have the hybrid for travel and the tt for a weekend home!

[jaycocamprs]

Well for us the hybrid option just wasn't really an option. We would have had to buy a new TV anyway. The difference between a 1/2 ton truck with max towing options and a stock 3/4 ton truck is very small. So we bought a new 2500 truck and a used 26' 5'er. Hey it still pops out, just push a button and the side slides out!

[4campinfoxes]

To me it greatly depends on how you feel in a TT.  My parents moved from a PU to a TT about 10 years ago.  Their TT is nice, but it gives me a closed in feeling.  And the air doesn't move around at all.  Added to that is the fact that their queen size bed takes up about a third of their space.  I could see myself going to a hybrid but not a TT.  I camp because I enjoy camping and although I have a very comfortable PU it still feels like camping.  Having camped in my parent's TT I don't get the same feeling.

[Dee4j]

I just bought a new hybrid and love it. I do agree with the canvas issues and that the bunk neds are colder than the rest of the trailer, but I like the amount of room I have in a small box. most of the TT's I looked at had a regular bed and any other bed had to be converted from something exept ones with bunkbeds which I found rather small. it's nice to be able to close the cutains and close off the bedrooms.

[PopupSgt]

We moved to a hybrid due to issues with the popup that we owned.  Also we were tired of cranking up and down for each weekend of camping and of course the tight packing.  Seemed our friends were packed and leaving the CG and we were still packing up, the dw lost it one wknd with the packing and the mechanical issues of the camper compounded the issue.
We bought the hybrid and have not regretted the purchase.  We back the camper into the spot, unhitch it, lower the bunks, and we're done.  The 05 Jayco's have the cable support system so no poles to deal with and it's a snap to setup camp.

[GeneF]

We just did 62 days and 10,8232 miles in our hybrid and had no issues with it that we couldn't live with.

Setup time was a lot less than with a popup and a lot easier.  If we had a level site, dw and I could have it set up in about 15 to 20 minutes.  It took us a while to work out our routine but once we got it, it was simple.

I really enjoyed not having to move sleeping bags, food boxes, clothing bags around while setting up.  Everything was already in its place.

We loved the versitility of the hybrid.  We turtled, used one bed end or two bed ends depending on the situation.  Sometimes we didn't even unhitch.

The slideout made a big difference in the amount of room we had and we never felt crowded.  Even with the slide in, we had plenty of room.

We did have some condensation problems but we found that by opening the canvas a little, this helped and that by running the small bunk end fan, the problem was nonexistent.  We also used the solar covers on occasion and that helped also.

If I were to compare the two, I would say that the tt offers larger baths, heftier furniture and carpeting compared to the hybrid but again, the bed in a tt takes up a lot of room.

If I was going to full time it, I think I would lean towards a tt.  I think it is better insulated and you can get heated tanks for colder camping.

We were very satisfied with our experience living in the hybrid.  Major thing we missed compared to the popup was the view.  Much more viewing area in a popup.

Cost was a factor for us when we retired.  We bought the Kiwi in October as a left over and saved some money.  Still got the full warrantee and we really liked the layout.

I looked at new trucks and most cost more than what I paid for my house.  We settled on a used 2002 Chevy 1500 with low mileage and  it had the towing package.   It still had some mileage left on the warrantee.   Compared to biying a new one, I figure we saved about 8 to 10 thousand.   The truck did a great job of towing the Kiwi even though it has the smaller motor, 4.8.

We do miss the popups, (had 4 of them) but at our stage of maturity, the hybrid has been the right choice for us.  Especially with the full bath.

[griffsmom]

I just bought a new hybrid and love it. I do agree with the canvas issues and that the bunk neds are colder than the rest of the trailer, but I like the amount of room I have in a small box. most of the TT's I looked at had a regular bed and any other bed had to be converted from something exept ones with bunkbeds which I found rather small. it's nice to be able to close the cutains and close off the bedrooms.

Uh...I'm sorry, but did the woman who just bought a 26 foot hybrid say she likes the room she has...IN A SMALL BOX? :confused: :eyecrazy:  
 
Even I want to poke a hole in your beer for that one, Dee.  Some people are such show offs! :p

[Dee4j]

Uh...I'm sorry, but did the woman who just bought a 26 foot hybrid say she likes the room she has...IN A SMALL BOX? :confused: :eyecrazy:  
 
Even I want to poke a hole in your beer for that one, Dee.  Some people are such show offs! :p

Lori all I have to say is NEENER NEENER NEENER :yikes:   actually what I meant was you get more room in a 26ft hybrid than a large 35ft TT

BTW messing with ones beer could mean war  

[dee106]

if you are a single or a couple TT work out fine, if you can tow them, twice as heavy, and longer/bigger if you want the same floor space. If your a family hybrid is better, more sleeping space. Its true, i have a 21 ft hybrid and a 35 foot TT and the working for space is the same.