What are the pitfalls of camping in a Hybrid?
Versus camping in an enclosed TT? I just want to know what I'm getting myself into before we decide what to purchase. We are leaning heavily toward the hybrid as of now because I like the idea of st...
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rwbradley wrote:
I think the biggest issue that people need to consider is condensation. If you are in a very rainy area that could be an issue putting it away wet, also extreme temps can cause sweating on the inside, but if you are mostly a summer camper in the north or winter camper in the south west and do not live in a really rainy area this should not be a deal breaker. I have stayed in ours with below freezing nights, with only minor condensation which dried up by mid morning and have had to pack up wet but have opened it back up when we got home to dry so I really do not see any of the negatives being that big a deal IMHO.
as noted thousands of times on this Hybrid forum, condensation can be solved quite easily.
#1- get Popup Gizmos and Reflectix for the tent ends. this almost always solves tent end condensation.
#2- crack open a roof vent and one corner of a tent end window. Air movement is also key to preventing condensation.
#3- run the bathroom fan on low to help with air movement, if needed.
at bedtime, many newbies close up their hybrids tight, like a submarine. this doesn't allow for air movement.
you have a sealed up box, with moist air being put out by the propane furnace and breathing humans.
no wonder you get condensation.
