If being ready to buy is a 10 we are at a 3. Meaning I am window shopping online and educating myself as much as possible about TT camping and travel. My wife and I are ready to camp with our two boys(8/11) and this is something that gets us excited. But here is the thing. We have never done this before. Our trips would include state parks, beach camping sites and tailgating at Clemson football games. So here is my questions:The hybrids intrigue me. With fold out beds it gives more living area in a smaller package. But are the beds subject to the sounds of the campground to the point of annoyance. What about during rain? Also I am 6'3 and 310lbs. Also what is the specific trailer called when the rear slide out is a bed? I have seen a couple if those but can't remember the name? Lastly due to finances we will be shopping used. I have seen people say something about 30% off of MSRP new prices at a dealer but would that also be the case with the used models? Thanks for any and all advice

Hybrid camper, cold weather camping it gets cold in the pop out. Noise you can hear everything which can be good and bad. Most cases its bad for me. Rain was never an issue. Rear slide bed, depending on how agile you are climbing in and out of bed can be a pain. I would find one and test it out.

First of all, welcome to the forum!I have owned 4 trailers, 2TTs & 2FWs, but never a hybrid or pop up. I have noticed quite a difference from one trailer to the next, as far as noise in the CG, due to insulation quality. I think you should get a regular type trailer, if you are concerned about noise, as the areas you mention, would likely be busy/noisy.If you don't have a trade, you should be in a good position, whether buying new or used. Most shoot for 30% off new, but don't always get it. You should get a great deal used too, if you are good at negotiating.Jerry

We had a hybrid for many years when our boys were the same ages as yours. We ran the a/c or just the fan to keep the campground noise inside to a minimum.

Hi there. We just started camping in January; we bought a Puma 21 Toy Hauler. Sleeps 6. At this point, we are about to upgrade. At 44 years old, I need a bedroom and a straight shot to the bathroom. :) I'd like a safer kitchen-- seems like when I'm cooking, everyone starts coming and going in and out of the TH and everything shakes, etc. I find it potentially dangerous. I have to crawl over the kids and the opposable sofa/makes into bed in order to get from my spot to the bathroom. My kids are 14/14/16. We under bought not knowing how we would like it and now we are in the process of getting ready to commit to a much larger Toy hauler. Just explaining things we noticed we needed to change in a year.... YMMV

Hi Jason:I believe to answer your question with the slide out bed in the back is a TT called the Outback, try clicking here to see if this is what you are talking about. Outback TT.Considering you are in SC it may get hot, I am not sure how hybrids do in hot and humid weather but then there may be someone one this board who lives in your neck of the woods that has one. For me I have a TT which would be quieter from outside noises as well as more secure. You will encounter noises, not all campgrounds are in isolated areas, there are some next to highways, quarries, commercial areas etc….Hope this helps.

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Tachdriver
Explorer
Dec 19, 2013
Hi Jason:

I believe to answer your question with the slide out bed in the back is a TT called the Outback, try clicking here to see if this is what you are talking about.

Outback TT.

Considering you are in SC it may get hot, I am not sure how hybrids do in hot and humid weather but then there may be someone one this board who lives in your neck of the woods that has one. For me I have a TT which would be quieter from outside noises as well as more secure.

You will encounter noises, not all campgrounds are in isolated areas, there are some next to highways, quarries, commercial areas etc….

Hope this helps.
Spleenstomper
Explorer
Dec 19, 2013
Hi there. We just started camping in January; we bought a Puma 21 Toy Hauler. Sleeps 6. At this point, we are about to upgrade. At 44 years old, I need a bedroom and a straight shot to the bathroom. :) I'd like a safer kitchen-- seems like when I'm cooking, everyone starts coming and going in and out of the TH and everything shakes, etc. I find it potentially dangerous. I have to crawl over the kids and the opposable sofa/makes into bed in order to get from my spot to the bathroom.

My kids are 14/14/16. We under bought not knowing how we would like it and now we are in the process of getting ready to commit to a much larger Toy hauler.

Just explaining things we noticed we needed to change in a year.... YMMV
DonCon
Explorer
Dec 19, 2013
We had a hybrid for many years when our boys were the same ages as yours. We ran the a/c or just the fan to keep the campground noise inside to a minimum.
MFL
Nomad II
Dec 19, 2013
First of all, welcome to the forum!

I have owned 4 trailers, 2TTs & 2FWs, but never a hybrid or pop up. I have noticed quite a difference from one trailer to the next, as far as noise in the CG, due to insulation quality. I think you should get a regular type trailer, if you are concerned about noise, as the areas you mention, would likely be busy/noisy.

If you don't have a trade, you should be in a good position, whether buying new or used. Most shoot for 30% off new, but don't always get it. You should get a great deal used too, if you are good at negotiating.

Jerry
evanrem
Explorer II
Dec 19, 2013
Hybrid camper, cold weather camping it gets cold in the pop out. Noise you can hear everything which can be good and bad. Most cases its bad for me. Rain was never an issue. Rear slide bed, depending on how agile you are climbing in and out of bed can be a pain. I would find one and test it out.

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