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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After owning many different RVs, I like hybrids. They are light and fast, allow for that tent feel, good air circulation and are roomy. I think of the Tahoe 17 as a transformer. It can be used with both ends out, one end out or turtled. I have several different tables for it. I have a small sheet of plywood stored under the cushions that slides out and makes a bunk in the dinette for when I travel solo. They are fun.
The downside is that they are hotter and colder than a trailer. PUGs help a lot, and insulation can be put in the windows. I boondock camp mostly and rarely use heaters unless it is below freezing. I have a Buddy Heater, but moslty just make coffee and breakfast and let the stove take the chill off. Road noise or noisy neighbors are much more of a problem with canvas sides. Seclusion is worth finding. Bring ear plugs for RV parks and parking lots.
When it is hot shade is your friend and so is insulation on the canvas ends.
I am doing some experimenting this fall and winter sleeping out in the back yard next to 1 million acres of BLM land. The coyotes are my little brothers.
The downside is that they are hotter and colder than a trailer. PUGs help a lot, and insulation can be put in the windows. I boondock camp mostly and rarely use heaters unless it is below freezing. I have a Buddy Heater, but moslty just make coffee and breakfast and let the stove take the chill off. Road noise or noisy neighbors are much more of a problem with canvas sides. Seclusion is worth finding. Bring ear plugs for RV parks and parking lots.
When it is hot shade is your friend and so is insulation on the canvas ends.
I am doing some experimenting this fall and winter sleeping out in the back yard next to 1 million acres of BLM land. The coyotes are my little brothers.
