Tell Us About Your Hybrid,

[GeneF]

I think one of the reasons why hybrids don't let you run off of the battery is the size.

Hybrid refrigerators are about twice the size of a popups plus they have a freezer.

[Dee4j]

I Love My Freezer :d

[griffsmom]

I Love My Freezer :d

I love your frezzer too--espeically when it means we can have ice cream with our DO cobbler!

[chasd60]

I'll take pictures next week, there is this little channel on the sides of the slide out and it's running down it under the couch..it's hard to explain and it leaks after we've been set up a day or two I think maybe I need to check and make sure its tight etc everyday. That's why I'm sure it's something I'm not doing not a manufacture thing it only leaks when slid out and not right away.
 
 just one of those things I'll have to ask the great guru's of this sites to help fix

We will all take a look at it in OHIO. You are coming, right?

[chasd60]

We like ours an awful lot. We didn't dislike our popup and we have plenty of memories but we dropped something that could only add tension, setting up and taking down......at night......in the rain.....when it was hotter than heck.
 The other times were OK.
 
 I like being able to walk into my camper anytime I want. I'll bet I went in it a MINIMUM of twice/week this winter. We find it more comfortable to "live" in when we are camping. I am the first to agree that it isn't "real" camping but I rarely tent camp anymore. It is only a crank handle away from popupping and I knew that wasn't "real" camping either.
 
 I like the freezer, I like the couch, I like the built-in stereo, I like the storage, I like the bathroom facilities, I like not having to setup and takedown just to load it with supplies and I would like the shower more if they made it bigger (of course if I was smaller it would be OK too).
 
 
 I LIKE MY HYBRID!!!

[GeneF]

We like ours an awful lot. We didn't dislike our popup and we have plenty of memories but we dropped something that could only add tension, setting up and taking down......at night......in the rain.....when it was hotter than heck.
 The other times were OK.
 
 I like being able to walk into my camper anytime I want. I'll bet I went in it a MINIMUM of twice/week this winter. We find it more comfortable to "live" in when we are camping. I am the first to agree that it isn't "real" camping but I rarely tent camp anymore. It is only a crank handle away from popupping and I knew that wasn't "real" camping either.
 
 I like the freezer, I like the couch, I like the built-in stereo, I like the storage, I like the bathroom facilities, I like not having to setup and takedown just to load it with supplies and I would like the shower more if they made it bigger (of course if I was smaller it would be OK too).
 
 
 I LIKE MY HYBRID!!!

Right Chas but you forgot one more important point.

You now have another toy to tinker with and modify.  Can't wait to hear how you will get more hp out of the hybrid.

[dmmsquared]

We went directly to a Hybrid - no popup.  Tried the tent camping thing ONCE and couldn't deal with sleeping on the ground and having no room to change, etc.  Loved the rest of the camping experience, though, so DH and I went looking for a popup but found our Kiwi used for a price we couldn't pass up.  

I love having my own bathroom, fridge/freezer, and the ability to still be able to camp with the bunks left up -- came in very handy our first weekend out this year when it POURED.  When the bunks are open, there's tons of room and a very open feeling.  Have plenty of storage and can get to the fridge/bathroom on stops so we can have a nice meal (no fast food!) and use the potty and know it's clean.

We'll defintely be using it more -- three trips already planned and one in the works.

[dee106]

We went directly to a Hybrid - no popup. Tried the tent camping thing ONCE and couldn't deal with sleeping on the ground and having no room to change, etc. Loved the rest of the camping experience, though, so DH and I went looking for a popup but found our Kiwi used for a price we couldn't pass up.
 
 I love having my own bathroom, fridge/freezer, and the ability to still be able to camp with the bunks left up -- came in very handy our first weekend out this year when it POURED. When the bunks are open, there's tons of room and a very open feeling. Have plenty of storage and can get to the fridge/bathroom on stops so we can have a nice meal (no fast food!) and use the potty and know it's clean.
 
 We'll defintely be using it more -- three trips already planned and one in the works.

thats great! where in nj are ya?

[JAL&JKL]

We are interested in the hybrids but the COST is TOO HIGH here in Mobile, AL/Pensacola, FL. The smallest start at $17,000 to $18,000!!!!!! Any suggestions to look at on-line?? We really would like to find one in GOOD condition without the NEW PRICE.

[Dee4j]

We are interested in the hybrids but the COST is TOO HIGH here in Mobile, AL/Pensacola, FL. The smallest start at $17,000 to $18,000!!!!!! Any suggestions to look at on-line?? We really would like to find one in GOOD condition without the NEW PRICE.

Rv shows usually have good deals. or try to find and RV place that has several maufacturers

[Proctorbc99]

I am shocked they are so much down south! When my hubby and I bought our 25ft '03 Coyote brand new it was only $12,500 and that was in Dayton Ohio.  If you want to head up that way and contact Pat's Coleman Camper's I can give you the phone# and address as well as the owner.  Or you can go to //www.kz-rv.com and check out the Coyotes there and request a brochure...Of course the style we bought doesn't exist anymore but we did get a slide-out couch which is a much need feature for extra room...Hope this helps!  Keep us posted on what you find...you can also check on Ebay

[dee106]

try ebay! sometimes you can get a good one! or //www.rvtrader.com,

[Steve321]

We bought ours used and got a good deal from a local dealer. He offered a 30 day warranty and said he would also split costs for major repairs if they arose for the first summer season.

We've never bought a new rv, but we're on our third used. Don't buy the first used unit you see, but I would say if the dealer is good with a good reputation, then you shouldn't have any problems.

1 - 1992 Jayco 8' pop-up (too small)
2 - 1996 Viking 10' pop-up (nice but too much work)
3 - 1999 Trail Lite Bantam B21 (our family of 4 loves it)

Steve    :canada:

[zamboni]

Sold our 2002 Niagara last week...

Yesterday, picked up our 2006 Jayco JayFeather 23B

Have not done anything except tow it home - in the dark, with an absolute downpour.  Backing it into our RV slip was an extreme challenge since my McKesh mirrors won't arrive until tomorrow, a car was across the street -- and, the cement strips in the grass (Hollywood strips) were designed for my old camper, so I have under 2" of clearance on either side before the camper falls off onto the grass!!!

[dee106]

Sold our 2002 Niagara last week...
 
  Yesterday, picked up our 2006 Jayco JayFeather 23B
 
 Have not done anything except tow it home - in the dark, with an absolute downpour. Backing it into our RV slip was an extreme challenge since my McKesh mirrors won't arrive until tomorrow, a car was across the street -- and, the cement strips in the grass (Hollywood strips) were designed for my old camper, so I have under 2" of clearance on either side before the camper falls off onto the grass!!!

well widen your tracks, you will love it! congrats, welcome to the group, if you want you name on the hybrid list, please visit how many hybrids are we up too!