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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To me biggest issue is closing the tents in the rain, as it is difficult to not get the mattresses wet. It is the same problem as with a pop-up trailer, when you get home you need to open the tents and dry everything, outdoor if the weather is nice, or indoor if you are going through a rainy spell. Similarly, let's suppsoe you are traveling and every day you have to pack in the rain, the mattresses don't have a chance to dry.
Second issue, camping under tall trees in stormy weather. A large fallen branch could go rip through the canvas and injure someone. You have to pick your spot carefully, and that is not always possible when the campground is near full. Not the most likey situation but worth mentioning.
Third issue, which I read about but never encountered: Water seeping through the seals on the front bunkend when driving in relentless rain. To every problem there is a solution: Some guys have resorted to duct tape over the length of the seal!
Fourth issue: The tents are not thief proof, as even without a knife, the intruder only has to pull the bungee cord to get in. So when you leave the trailer for the day, you either have to close the tents or hope for the best.
Fifth issue: With older models, a young kid could fall off the tent, which stands 4 feet from the ground. The velcro that attaches the tent skirt to the board should prevent that, but it has happened. Maybe the new tent design gets around the problem as the canvas is sewn unto the base. This would also act as a deterrent to light duty intruders.
Sixth issue: Tents are not bear-proof. This is discussed at lenghth in the HTT forum archives.
Second issue, camping under tall trees in stormy weather. A large fallen branch could go rip through the canvas and injure someone. You have to pick your spot carefully, and that is not always possible when the campground is near full. Not the most likey situation but worth mentioning.
Third issue, which I read about but never encountered: Water seeping through the seals on the front bunkend when driving in relentless rain. To every problem there is a solution: Some guys have resorted to duct tape over the length of the seal!
Fourth issue: The tents are not thief proof, as even without a knife, the intruder only has to pull the bungee cord to get in. So when you leave the trailer for the day, you either have to close the tents or hope for the best.
Fifth issue: With older models, a young kid could fall off the tent, which stands 4 feet from the ground. The velcro that attaches the tent skirt to the board should prevent that, but it has happened. Maybe the new tent design gets around the problem as the canvas is sewn unto the base. This would also act as a deterrent to light duty intruders.
Sixth issue: Tents are not bear-proof. This is discussed at lenghth in the HTT forum archives.
