hybrids that sleep 8-10
we are a family of 8, 2 adults and 6 kids ranging from 11months-13 and need a hybrid to fit our family. we also sometimes have one extra person with us so 'just' sleeping 8 may be tight for us. we als...
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I have a Rockwood Roo 25BH; quad bunks in the rear with a front fold-out hybrid bed, plus couch and dinette beds. No slide.
Some thoughts:
- Yes, it's an older model. No one seems to make quad bunk hybrids anymore. Our goal, after several years with a popup: A bed for each kid that doesn't need to become a couch or dinette during the day. Of course, I don't have 6 kids - but it does have a theoretical sleeping capacity is 10, presuming a fair number are kids.
- Its GVWR is 6500, but dry weight is probably within 4500 (sorry, haven't weighed it).
- I got a deal on it ($5000) because it had the infamous soft floor from prior water damage. I'm willing to work on it, so I am happy with it. But I have learned: Hybrid bunk doors leak. The big problem isn't while camping - it's while the unit is stored. In my experience, you *must* have some kind of additional water protection (a cover!) to avoid problems over the winter.
- Pay close attention to your vehicle's realistic tow capacity - and be sure to allow for the weight of passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle. For many larger tow vehicles with a family inside, you'll end up exceeding the rear axle rating before you reach the tow rating. Be safe!
- Our family has been happy with the layout: Good internal storage; decent for meal preparation.
- We have taken bikes inside (we've put 4 between the bunks without problem). Your bike count is bigger than ours!
Some thoughts:
- Yes, it's an older model. No one seems to make quad bunk hybrids anymore. Our goal, after several years with a popup: A bed for each kid that doesn't need to become a couch or dinette during the day. Of course, I don't have 6 kids - but it does have a theoretical sleeping capacity is 10, presuming a fair number are kids.
- Its GVWR is 6500, but dry weight is probably within 4500 (sorry, haven't weighed it).
- I got a deal on it ($5000) because it had the infamous soft floor from prior water damage. I'm willing to work on it, so I am happy with it. But I have learned: Hybrid bunk doors leak. The big problem isn't while camping - it's while the unit is stored. In my experience, you *must* have some kind of additional water protection (a cover!) to avoid problems over the winter.
- Pay close attention to your vehicle's realistic tow capacity - and be sure to allow for the weight of passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle. For many larger tow vehicles with a family inside, you'll end up exceeding the rear axle rating before you reach the tow rating. Be safe!
- Our family has been happy with the layout: Good internal storage; decent for meal preparation.
- We have taken bikes inside (we've put 4 between the bunks without problem). Your bike count is bigger than ours!
