First, we too are from Maine. We are now on our third hybrid, and we don't see the day when we will upgrade.
That salesman will point out everything wrong with an hybrid for the simple reason he's not educated on what the HTT look like today, and he wants to make a sale.....period!
Hybrids nowadays are so much easier to setup. Open those front and back doors and install the poles inside, and that is all.....no more poles to support the doors, or velcro to attach the tents.
We have a 2016 Rockwood Roo 23WS, and that model has a private bedroom in the back with a wardrobe.......simply beautiful hybrid.
Another Thing.....Only Popups and Hybrids have two queen size beds.
Those are all the reasons why we love our HTT, but like many are mentioning: it is not for everyone.
All the Best
Dre