Used HTT Suggestions

NY RVer wrote:
My son and daughter-in-law have recently started looking for a used HTT; any particular ones they should "shy away" from? I am familiar with Class C's and TT, but never had a HTT. They currently have a 10 month old son, and a dog that would be going along for now, so I think a HTT would be a good start; possibly a 19ft+. They have a GMC 1500, so towing should not be a problem. Also, if anyone has, or knows someone selling one, please PM me.

well, since Hybrids require slightly more maintenance, than other RVs, finding a good used one is harder.
since the bunk ends are basically big holes on the sides of the trailer, attention to those areas are very important. unfortunately, many used hybrids didn't get that attention from previous owners.

so since you are familiar with other RVs, the only difference inspecting a hybrid, are the bunk door areas. all other areas would be the same as any RV(roof, sides, floor, etc.)

the seals, hinge area, the bunk door itself and around the bunk door frame, are the areas that can be bad due to water intrusion.

as dadmomh said, many used hybrids are from defunct manufacturers, like Trail-lite.

the most popular and proven hybrid brands are: Rockwood Roo/Flagstaff Shamrock, Jayco and Starcraft.
i would avoid any hybrid from R-Vision and Dutchmen hybrids, Aerolite Cub/Kodiak.

also, older hybrids had issues early on, from 2000 to about 2005.
since then, hybrid designs have improved and have had less issues.