Forum Discussion
epeters
Jun 26, 2018Explorer
Now having owned both (hybrid and TT) here are my thoughts:
Hybrid:
* Lighter for the room (no floor space is lost to beds)
* likely has bigger beds (ours had three queen beds)
* opens up to the outside better (think like a tent)
* beds will have higher weight ratings in most cases compared to bunk beds
* beds will be bigger than bunk beds (finding bunks in a TT that fits my 6 foot plus son with broad shoulders was really hard)
Trailer:
* Warmer in the winter and easier to cool in the summer
* better to keep the noise of the campground out (think getting kids to sleep next to the party by the fire next door)
* no need to fold up beds when leaving (less work to leave and set up)
Things that are mostly the same (not exactly, but similar)
* risk of leaks --- really the same on both. We had our Hybrid for 10 years, zero leaks... many TT don't go that long before leaking
* cost of maintenance
* towing - assuming you have the right set up on both
Given your vehicle, I would suggest the Hybrid if you find one in good shape (used) or new. You'll get a bit more livable space.
Hybrid:
* Lighter for the room (no floor space is lost to beds)
* likely has bigger beds (ours had three queen beds)
* opens up to the outside better (think like a tent)
* beds will have higher weight ratings in most cases compared to bunk beds
* beds will be bigger than bunk beds (finding bunks in a TT that fits my 6 foot plus son with broad shoulders was really hard)
Trailer:
* Warmer in the winter and easier to cool in the summer
* better to keep the noise of the campground out (think getting kids to sleep next to the party by the fire next door)
* no need to fold up beds when leaving (less work to leave and set up)
Things that are mostly the same (not exactly, but similar)
* risk of leaks --- really the same on both. We had our Hybrid for 10 years, zero leaks... many TT don't go that long before leaking
* cost of maintenance
* towing - assuming you have the right set up on both
Given your vehicle, I would suggest the Hybrid if you find one in good shape (used) or new. You'll get a bit more livable space.
About Travel Trailer Group
44,056 PostsLatest Activity: Dec 27, 2025