toedtoes said it well, hybrids aren't for everyone. The single biggest concern I see in posts is the noise. In the 13 years we've owned 2 hybrids that's only been a problem a couple of times. Depends a lot on where you camp, if the rangers/owners tolerate a party atmosphere or not. But you really have to love the concept and be used to tents. We had more noisy sleepless nights in tenting areas than anywhere else. If you camp in noisy places and you want a good night's sleep, don't get a hybrid.
If you seriously look for a hyrid, with 3 adults I'd recommend looking for one with a slide out. Ours is just the couch and only goes out about a foot, but makes a huge difference in floor space. Before she got married our daughter stayed in our trailer with us and we never felt cramped. Very roomy.
I will say that comparing hybrids to pop-ups is an apples to oranges comparison. I can't understand how people can equate the two. They are different animals. Hybrid beds do not use poles anymore, they use cables. Setting up beds takes me 5 minutes total for both beds. Our total setup time can be 30 minutes to an hour. It depends if I put out all our whirrly-gigs and awning lights. And I have a really cool grill for cooking over the campfire!
Overall setup is what you make it. I've seen people with class A motor homes take 2 hours to setup, I've seen people with pop-ups setup in 30 minutes.
Regarding wet canvas. A big problem with tents and pop-ups. The only canvas on a hybrid is the bunk ends, and it's vinyl covered. I've only had to pack in the rain a few times. A couple of minutes to open the beds at home, towel the heavy water off, they are completely dry in less than an hour.
You'll also note that most of the negative comments about hybrids are from folks that have never owned one. Lots of assumptions made.
When all is said and done, have fun with your search! This isn't like buying a car.
