ToddD wrote:
Thanks everyone. Going to visit a local place on Thursday that has a few different models in stock. They have some used Roo 23SS models and carry KZ brand new.
They have a 2012 23SS for around 17k, looks nice in pics.
I also see a 2014 23IKSS a few hundred miles away for about 1k more, which is a little confusing. Seems that model has a lot more going for it with dual slide outs and more storage? Wonder why so cheap.
So: how wet do side bunks get when it rains? Seems that is major shot people with TTs take at people with HTTs. Why buy a HTT over a TT?
If you have a chance to check out the IKSS, its worth a look. We started with a tent (one season) then a popup, and as we looked for a hybrid, when the wife walked walked into the IKSS, that was it. Prices on new trailers vary, and used trailer prices really vary.
If you want a "camping feel" but all the ammenities of an RV, a hybrid is a good choice. They are shorter and easier tow. The tradeoffs are a few extra minutes of setup, a little noisier, and higher potential for leaks. Leaks in the canvas are rare. Most of the issues are with the doors and seals on the doors. Then manufacturers keep improving the designs. And a common issue is getting the canvas pinched in the seal when closing, which will allow water in. But there are lots of happy owners without leaks. If you camp in a lot of RV parks where sites are very close, a hybrid may not be the best choice, but at state parks and other campgrounds where sites are a little more spread out, the tent ends are really nice.
We use our hybrid from spring through fall - with heat and AC its comfortable in any temperature as long as its above 30 degrees. It works well with full hookups, and its well suited to places with no hookups. It has enough interior space that a rainy day is no problem. No midnight walks to the bathroom is worth the price of the camper.
Good luck with your search!
