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RobertRyan
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Jul 13, 2018

Are Hybrids growing in the US?

They seem stable in Australia

  • I currently have a hybrid. Good for milder weather. Not good for serious heat or temperatures much below freezing. They are great to tow and have plenty of room. I like the open feel when the windows are opened up.

    Most people are more comfortable closed up with hard sides. They feel more secure and can moderate the temperature better. Hybrids will probably always be a niche market unless there is some more innovation.
  • Having owned a pop-up for many years, hybrids intrigue me ! I think I would prefer one where the end fold DOWN, although the ones that fold UP have a better rain shield.
  • I dont know about growing but in western PA youll see plenty. We are in our 3rd since 2010. Right now at a PA state park and there are only 8 sites occupied, 3 are hybrids including ours, and 2 are popups. Just observing when we are camping hybrids are usually at least 20%. It seems to be a regional thing.


  • Avan is the overall company name Golf is a sub brand that makes folding trailers and Hybrids. Avan Motorhomes are based on the Ducato
    Another Hybrid manufacturer
  • RobertRyan wrote:
    bikendan wrote:
    The 3-bed hybrids have grown in sales and are the most popular hybrid floorplan.
    ALL hybrid manufacturers make one.

    But overall, RV manufacturers are offering less floorplans than back in the heyday of hybrids.

    Robert, I have to say that those cabinets are ugly. What kind of wood is that supposed to look like?

    Good question. Not a fan of wood interiors.
    Most Hybrids have them


    The wood does not look that bad. At least it is a light color wood. I really like how your rear bunk folds out. Gives you a protective roof over your bunk. I would have to say at least on the east cost of the US Hybrids are still growing or at least steady in sales. I bought mine in 2007 and can remember camping and being the only hybrid in the campground. Now I see more and more each year of them. I guess camper dealers could answer that question better. Now if I can just figure out how to put wings on mine I would love to go camping in your neck of the woods. LOL
  • They are getting like proper caravans. Ultra leather and high gloss finishes. Company makes CamperTrailers( Folding Trailers), Hybrids, Caravans, Class C Motohomes
  • bikendan wrote:
    The 3-bed hybrids have grown in sales and are the most popular hybrid floorplan.
    ALL hybrid manufacturers make one.

    But overall, RV manufacturers are offering less floorplans than back in the heyday of hybrids.

    Robert, I have to say that those cabinets are ugly. What kind of wood is that supposed to look like?

    Good question. Not a fan of wood interiors.
    Most Hybrids have them
  • The 3-bed hybrids have grown in sales and are the most popular hybrid floorplan.
    ALL hybrid manufacturers make one.

    But overall, RV manufacturers are offering less floorplans than back in the heyday of hybrids.

    Robert, I have to say that those cabinets are ugly. What kind of wood is that supposed to look like?
  • I think there was a big craze for them about 10 years ago, much of which has stabilized now.