sheripoms wrote:
Hi everyone
We are so torn between getting a hybrid or just a regular TT. I wish they had some floor plans with just one tent and a inside queen bed.
It seems all the HTT's have 2 end tents. Is there a reason for that?
My perfect floor plan would be 1 tent and one inside queen bed and instead of the j couch it would be a lazy boy kick out couch.
Any body know of such a plan?
I feel for you, it can be a very difficult decision. We went with an HTT (Aerolite 174es) last April and initially loved nearly everything about it. The biggest complaints we had with the unit were the lack of interior storage for our growing family, the cramped space, and the setup and take down times. We determined early that we would have liked a unit with a pop out dinette to allow more efficient foot traffic. Last 4th of July we went camping in 110 degree heat and we were all stuffed inside (reasonably cool, but packed!). Additionally, we found that with four small children we simply didn't like the amount of setup needed with the HTT. If we arrived late at a campground and the kids were exhausted, we had a heck of a time not waking the neighbors. Again, with tired kids, packing up was also a drag. After some difficult discussions, we decided to trade the HTT (at a significant loss) and we purchased an Outback Terrain 250TRS yesterday. It has the space and sleeping capacity we need, but also comes in under 28 feet to allow us to get into the parks we like. It's similar to the Jayco X213 with the rear pop out King bed. I'd also suggest the Roo 23RS which is even more similar to the Jayco. Here is a link to some pictures of one http://www.wanarv.com/rv/detail.cfm?id=659. You could also try an HTT like the Kodiak 216ES (pop out couch and dinette) and just leave one of the bunk ends up (reserved for friends, etc.).
Be very carful to evaluate your space needs (both in relation to the trailer, storage and personally). I still believe that HTTs represent a perfect family camping platform. Personally, the TT is better for us. I only wish I knew what I know now last April.
EDIT: I believe KZ makes some smaller single drop downs with additional interior sleeping arrangements. The Spree Escape E16BHT doesn't have an interior queen, but it does have twin bunks, a convertible dinette, and a tent end which comes in at 17 feet.
