Newbie -- Considering Hybrid Purchase
After many years in a tent, the wife and I are looking to upgrade to hybrid. Have been looking at Kodiak Express 172E, Jayco 16XRB, and Starcraft Launch 16RB. We'd love to get any feedback on thes...
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We have a Starcraft 15FD (1 bunk). Like you, it is just the two of us and a dog.
This has worked well for us. The first year we pulled it with a V6 RAV4. Had enough power, but though it was within the tow rating it didn' feel like the Rav was structurally up to the task for the long run. Now pull with the Tacoma.
If we had a larger tow vehicle I would probably prefer a non-hybrid with a more accessible bed (have to crawl over the wife to get in/out whether we're in the tent or turtled and using the dinette.)
Still like having a small trailer for ease of positioning and feeling like we're really camping. Often find that we're arriving at sites when the weather is wet, which means we stay turtled until it gets better. Have PUGS which help with keeping it warmer or cooler and should help with longevity of the tent.
This has worked well for us. The first year we pulled it with a V6 RAV4. Had enough power, but though it was within the tow rating it didn' feel like the Rav was structurally up to the task for the long run. Now pull with the Tacoma.
If we had a larger tow vehicle I would probably prefer a non-hybrid with a more accessible bed (have to crawl over the wife to get in/out whether we're in the tent or turtled and using the dinette.)
Still like having a small trailer for ease of positioning and feeling like we're really camping. Often find that we're arriving at sites when the weather is wet, which means we stay turtled until it gets better. Have PUGS which help with keeping it warmer or cooler and should help with longevity of the tent.
