Pups vs Hybrids

jerem0621 wrote:

JayGee wrote:
Bantam

Not sure what your tow rating is on the van but I had one of these and really liked it. It only weighed about 2000 pounds, had elec brakes. I towed it with a six cyl Ford Explorer. Not sure what is available that compares but something to think about.

Thanks that is exactly what I was thinking of in a hybrid!

The listed tow rating of this van is 3,600 lbs. The exact same rating the 100 ish HP 1984 Dodge Caravan had. LOL. While I am not ever intending to do this...



I have no problem towing heavy.. I have plenty of payload, tire capacity, and I have the HD cooling system on my van. I will also closely monitor my temps via OBD2 tools to ensure the tranny temp stays where it needs to be.

This van has much more HP than my 97 F150 with a 5.4 did (285 hp vs 235 hp).. and its way more stable...I have utmost confidence that the Town and Country can Comfortably pull a large PUP or a small Hybrid right up to its tow rating... no problem... I have years of experience pulling large and small trailers with all kinds of vehicles large and small.. so I am not a newb to this :)

For a hybrid I am looking at the single axle 16-17's... I know that a double axle has advantages too, but I am looking for simplicity and comfort at the same time. Single axle hybrids put the PUP vs Hybrid on similar playing fields when it comes to tires and axles.

Two I was particularly interested in is the KZ Sportsman classic 18RBT.. here is a Link to this unit.

I was also looking at the similar floor plan in the Jayco Jay Feather X17Z at the following Link

I appreciate the posts showing the PUP's set up. Gives us a lot to think about concerning how we camp. I do like the fact that I can have a 'real' bathroom in the Hybrid.

The big issue for me is... I have never met a hybrid that didn't leak.. :D I hope that technology has come a way since the late 90's to mid 00's concerning sealing those bunk ends.

There is also no doubt that the pup will tow easier, get better MPG, and store in the carport... they hybrid will require a separate carport be built to store it in.

Interestingly.. both seem to be about the same price.

decisions decisions

Thanks!

Jeremiah