Newbie need help with purchase decision
I am brand new camper looking at my local dealers for 18-22ft travel trailers. There are quite a few options and floor plans to choose. Within my size and budget, the dealer has recommended KZ Sport...
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I never posted how many people because I am not sure. My family is small, just my son and wife (3 total). But I will want to go on a weekend excursion with my riding buddies and it would be nice to fit 4-5 adults somewhat comfortably for a couple days. Again for just the 3 of us, the choice is easier, but I want to have room to fit a small group at times.
I don't want to store a 26-30 foot trailer. This is the only reason I am looking at the hybrid to get all the space of a larger unit, but with minimal long term storage requirements of a 21-22ft units. I can open the unit to dry it out without a problem
Also, I am on a budget, so only looking to spend $10-$16k. So far here are some of the pro's/cons I see, please add or correct any of my assumptions:
HYBRID PRO
1) More sleeping space compared to bunks
2) More floor space not dedicated to bunks
3) Smaller overall storage space required.
4) Lighter than large TT of same sq. footage
5) Better ventilation
HYBRID CON
1) COLD/HOT in tent ends
2) Possible condensation/water issues
3) Longer set up/breakdown time
4) Increased maintenance concerns (canvas gets old or torn)
5) Need to dry out tents which takes 48 hours before storage
6) Noisy compared to TT
7) Security, someone could cut hole in canvas
Anything I may have missed?
I don't want to store a 26-30 foot trailer. This is the only reason I am looking at the hybrid to get all the space of a larger unit, but with minimal long term storage requirements of a 21-22ft units. I can open the unit to dry it out without a problem
Also, I am on a budget, so only looking to spend $10-$16k. So far here are some of the pro's/cons I see, please add or correct any of my assumptions:
HYBRID PRO
1) More sleeping space compared to bunks
2) More floor space not dedicated to bunks
3) Smaller overall storage space required.
4) Lighter than large TT of same sq. footage
5) Better ventilation
HYBRID CON
1) COLD/HOT in tent ends
2) Possible condensation/water issues
3) Longer set up/breakdown time
4) Increased maintenance concerns (canvas gets old or torn)
5) Need to dry out tents which takes 48 hours before storage
6) Noisy compared to TT
7) Security, someone could cut hole in canvas
Anything I may have missed?
