Downsizing from TT to Hybrid

GamecockGal21 wrote:
Hello everyone. We just sold our 11 year old Travel Trailer (30 ft bunkhouse) and husband wants to go to a much smaller 15RB AR-ONE Starcraft Hybrid. He wants to tow less weight so we can travel further than before. We have had so many "mishaps" that come with camping (3 blow outs on one trip) that I am very worried about the "tent" end being trouble waiting to happen.

I'm also skeptical as I'm used to much more space and storage, but we definitely want a lighter weight camper. We don't spend a whole lot of time in the camper except for sleeping or when it's nasty outside, but when I do, I don't like to be cramped. I also really enjoy having my own bathroom.

We have a 16 yr old son (doesn't really get excited about anything) and 14 yr old daughter (excited about a "new" camper"). Also usually take our 2 dogs with us (35 lbs each).

What I'm wondering, is have any of you ever "downsized" like this and do you have any pros or cons about going from fully enclosed to hybrid? Thanks in advance!

Most hybrid owners were former popup owners and LOVE sleeping under canvas but want more amenities and less setup time.
They are willing to deal with the negatives of canvas to keep that "camping" feel.

Too many hybrid newbies never owned a popup but were drawn to them because of the open floorspace and sleeping capacity.
They end up selling it after one season because they never took the canvas in consideration.

And that Starcraft is a single axle and will be much worse to control when a tire blows.