Am I making the right hybrid manufacturer decision?

[musgt91]

Hi,
My family is new to the rv world as we have always been tent campers. We have finally decided to make the plunge as we have a 3 yr old and a 1 yr old and need to not worry about the rain or overall weather conditions.

We are looking at the Rockwood Roo 235S and would be pulling it with a full size truck so pulling capacity isn't an issue. My question is, is this the right brand to choose out of all the brands available. We are looking for nice features so willing to spend a little extra. But there is only a one year warranty compared to Jayco who offers a 2 yr with a 5 yr tent coverage. Should we be looking for a different brand? We want something that is going to last and not fall apart.

Thanks

[Ralph_Cramden]

donn0128 wrote:
Typical hybrids have many issues, from quality to build methods. If you have a full sized truck? What ever that means. Why not step up to a decent used fill hard side TT? Buying used you will find much more for less $$$ spent.

And typical TTs do not have quality and build issues? Are hybrids built somehow cheaper than a conventional TT? The fact is most hybrids will cost substantially more than a similarly sized TT, especially Rockwood and Flagstaff. The bunk doors and tents are not exactly low cost.

You have to be a specific type of camper to enjoy a hybrid. I would not have any other type and were on our 3rd different one since 2009. You need to like the canvas and be into it more for camping than RVing.

Rockwood and Flagstaff hybrids are built the same as their TT's...same wall panels, cabinets, everything down to the frame and axles.

Be wary though of the published weights. Our 17 Roo 23WS specs say 500 hitch weight. Loaded with water full its @1100 lbs.

I like the 235 with its outside kitchen.

[Oasisbob]

We have owned our hybrid for sixteen years. Many many camping trips. We do regular maintenance and store under cover. It is still in pretty good shape. The bunk ends show almost no wear. However, if I were you I would go with a non hybrid. It is a pain to set up and dry out when you get home. Noise from outside is hard to muffle short of running a fan. Condensation where we live is only solved with a water collecting electric dehumidifier. As far as quality they are all lacking so if you are set on a hybrid I woud opt for the rig tiwh the longer warranty. Best of luck. We tow with a mini van and needed best space to weight ratio. Thus the hybrid.

[donn0128]

Typical hybrids have many issues, from quality to build methods. If you have a full sized truck? What ever that means. Why not step up to a decent used fill hard side TT? Buying used you will find much more for less $$$ spent.