Are Hybrids growing in the US?

atreis wrote:
You still see them around, but they seem to be less popular than they were a decade ago. I suspect this has to do with the trend toward larger tow vehicles. I moved from a hybrid to a hard-side trailer for lower setup time/effort. No need to mess with reflectix, end cover, etc... when it's going to be really hot or cold. Also, the kids got big enough to want their own space, so bunks were in order.

As for interior colors: I like wood. It shows dirt a lot less than the white/black/gray interiors would. :)

" The trend toward larger tow vehicles"? The only place such a trend exists is on this and other RV related boards. Less than 1% of the RV owning public ever visits one of these boards, and even less are active posters.

I am currently at a PA state park and my site has a good view of the main entrance. I see many more trailers going past being pulled by 1/2 ton and mid sized trucks, and mid size SUVs than 2500 and up trucks. I'd guess its at least 5 to 1 if not more.

As far as hybrids there are 127 sites occupied according to the clerk at the contact station, and I lost count yesterday afternoon at 32 hybrids coming up the hill. Thats around 25% not counting ours and the 3 others that came in Wed or Thu. They have always been popular around this area and continue to be. The dealers sell them as fast as they get them, and if they're in any half decent shape do not sit on a dealers used lot long when traded in.