Ready to buy a hybrid but which one and how?
EDITED to slope of driveway - I actually have no idea what the slope is because I think I threw out the paper with the calculations! Oops! I think 21 degrees might be right. Hello, I posted a cou...
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bernercamper wrote:
Right now we have our 07 expedition with the hd tow package. I know payload is going to be my main challenge.
to go to get the beds we need. I’ve narrowed it down to a few Rockwood roos and the Jayco x23b.
Personally I do not get the "beds we need", and then mention of the X23B which is a two bunk hybrid? Also with the X23B to use the front bunk you have to crawl over the dinette. I would assume you would be better off with the X23E or X23F. The 23F may still be able to be found on lots as its discontinued. As far as your TV be wary of the published weights, especially in regards to hitch weights. With either the Roo's or the Jayco you're looking at a realistic hitch weight of approaching 900 lbs minimum
bernercamper wrote:
So how does one purchase without any dealers in my part of the state carrying them? We probably prefer a 2-3 yo one but would buy new if it made the most sense. We’ve talked about driving to one of the internet sellers. I’m not sure how to go about this process! Without paying msrp.
With either the ROO/Flagstaff 233S or the Jayco. In real numbers without muddying it up with trades, taxes and fees, if you pay more than $20/21K with all options you left money on the table.
Getting pricing to use from RVW or RVOne to use in negotiations is one thing, actually buying from them is another. RVone completely disappears after the sale, and RVW pricing comes with caveats such as you must use their financing to get the quoted price. I know the Campers Inn locations in GA do not carry the Roo Hybrids. They're hard to deal with regardless, they basically suck.
I would look at Keystone Mega RV Center in Greencastle PA, probably 650 miles from you. They're a great dealer and have great pricing on the Flagstaff Shamrocks. They will beat or match RVW.
bernercamper wrote:
Which brings me to my next question. How to get it up a driveway with a 21 degree incline? I don’t know anyone with a tt to test it.
I read about flipping the axles and larger diameter tires. Does anyone know which hybrids have the most clearance? And are there other hybrids or tt you’d recommend I look at?
I don't see a transition to a 21 degree slope a huge issue with either, at least nothing that can't be overcome by using a ball mount with the lowest drop possible without scraping when putting it in the driveway, and maybe a plank or two at the transition. I think your worrying over nothing here.
The Jayco axles are already slung under the axles. The Roo has Dexter Torflex #10's and Dexter makes a lift bracket that will increase ride height 2.63". Its not recommended though becuase on the Roo's the axles are already mounted with 3" high profile brackets. You could always have a shop make alterations but that comes with a whole host of other issues it creates that I won't get into.
I believe you'll run into clearance issues going to larger tires on the Jayco, and know you will on a Roo. The clearance between tires on a Roo is about 1-1/2".
