is there more storage space in a hitop than hylo

[hidehi]

Hi my wife want's a Hylo, but we have been told that there is not so much storage space it them.
Can you plse tell me of any probs the hylo has.
Is the roof hard to put up.
We have a Dandy Folding camper now, and are saveing for a Romahome, so all the great info on here is more than welcomed.
We wan't to keep a few things like chairs small folding table to put in the awning when we get a Roma.

I also notice that there are more hitops than hylos for sale, and the hylo's are more expensive, why is this.
Gwil

[rvdmikej]

Plenty of storage space in our Hylo. I guess that it is slightly less than with the Hitop, which has a spacious Luton, but it's all we could want. The space above the cab is sufficient for folding chairs and the table plus sleeping bags, etc. We keep the awning between the seats. Just why there seem to be more Hitops for sale at the moment I have no idea.

Mike

P.S. Did I see somewhere that you are a reverend gent like me?

[lunnie]

I have friends who purchased a Hytop, then changed to a Hi-low and immediately regretted it.

For me it was claustrophobic when sitting inside with the roof down, they have swapped back to a Hytop. Much more room in a Hytop and you can see out of the windows better!

Joan

[hidehi]

Thanks REV MIKE, You been looking at my posts lol. Yes I am an ordained Rev, but more of an Evangelist, done some crusades in Ghana, and have conections there.
Email me if you wish [e-mail]
Now retired former Pastor

[hidehi]

Hi Joan thank you for the info

[Chrissy and Martin]

We spent ages deliberating the advantages of the two options. The ability to use multistory car Parks verses the extra storage space was key for us. We sat inside all the various models at showrooms and exhibitions and pondered all the various permutations.

For us, space was absolutely key especially if we are traveling with the three of us. On top of the normal camping equipment, we like to have extras such as guitar. fiddle, wet suit and all the things that seem to accompany a twelve year old girl these days!
Needless to add that we went for the Hi top! It feels very roomy indeed and we take every advantage of the various crooks and crannies for storing those little extras.

We've only had it for a month, but have not had any problems whatsoever with parking.


I guess its each to their own, so its well worth investing some time exploring the different options to see what works best for you. Enjoy the process!
Martin

[hidehi]

Thanks Martin, good info there. And advice

Gwil

[jackie]

I love my Hytop, I don't like having to grovel under the seats for everything, and it is soooooo much easier to have things stored at eye level. I use those see through zipped bags for my clothes. Then just put a throw over the whole lot, so it looks tidier when you walk in.

The under seat storage I just use for things like waste water bottle, EHU cable, etc things that I get out just the once on arrival. When I used to go motor homing with the family, I always found that someone was sitting on the seat that I needed something out of.

Also the Hytop (C15) is approx 7" higher than the Hylo when in the up position, and of course the hytop has twin skylights. Not that I am biased at all!!

Go on, go for it, there are more of them around, and they seem to be cheaper - what more could you want??

Whatever, I hope you get what you want, and are very happy with it.

All good wishes, Jackie

[hidehi]

What a great bunch of guys you all are, thanks


Gwil

[effiemac]

Much less storage I'd say. I now have an Outlook (to me, a new Hytop) having had a C15 Hylo before and I can cram lots more in (though the old Hylo had a Luton space too that turned it into a Tardis. I considered both options carefully @ Earls Court when investing my 25K dosh and what did it for me was the ability to have a niece sleeping up top as in the old Hylo.
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That said, when I toured Spain last year I cried (literally) over the presence of only multi-storeys in city centres for a single girl. Santander, Salamanca, Seville, Cordoba, Barcelona I could go on but you get the drift. Near home, of course, it's OK as you know where not to go.
Also of importance is whether you're going for the Pullman option & built-in cludgie as these reduce your space.
Good luck!
Effie

[rhodgkinson]

My wife and I have owned a Hylo for a year. No it doesnt have as much space in the Luton, so we can only fit very small lightweight sleeping bags, a rug, cushions and a few other clothing items up there. We also chose the PortaPotti version for total flexibility. There is a large space above the Potti and below the folding sink above and in that we keep a small plastic washing up bowl and a coolbag filled with trangia (pots and pans set), crockery and cutlery: in fact all the things one would have fitted in the drawer and cupboard of the basic version.

Ours is the Pullman version and while on tour we keep the table permanently in position during the day time. At night it forms part of the support for the central aisle infill.

Our over-riding requirement was that the Romahome fits in our garage, which it does, though we have to reverse in as the up-and-over door would otherwise catch the rear roof of the vehicle. Part of the reason for this was we didnt want to leave it on view in our driveway: a target for theives. It does go into most (but not all) multi story car parks. And it has less windage when driving.

I hate clutter in the Romahome and so do not take things like awnings and chairs. In fact we pack so that everying fits in the lockers. Our longest trip was 7 nights to Brittany and we were perfectly happy with the arrangement and felt we could have gone on for longer.

I just could not envisage having 3 people living on board: even a baby!

[viv]

Hi all
We use the under seat storage only for things that are not essential everyday and one area for heavy coats and one for cooking equipment.

The luton contains all bedding, carefully stored clothes, wash up bowl with kettle, seats, table, ground sheet.

Un-set up Awning sits in driver seat when parked and in aisle when travelling. The pelmet has essentials like make-up and toilet bag, earrings, perfume, nail polish, sweeties, planetsphere, emery boards, novels, tissues etc.!!!!!

[peterholden]

We have an Outlook hitop.

In the Luton we get 2 folding bikes and awning, foding chair and table for outside.

We utilise every bit of space, behind the drivers seat is another smaller folding chair, siver screen and a very small table.

Our pelmets are crammed full of stuff, we found some plastic containers, called I think bacon boxes that just fit in the pelmets and we have filled these with loose bits.

We too use the space above the toilet, we have a plastic bag that i think was onece made to use ina supermarket trolley (it has 2 pieces of dowel for handles.) and we fill this with shoes etc. We have also changed to a small folding step.

[viv]

We have a wine and magazine rack behind drivers seat and we have a double toilet roll holder on inside of toilet door!!! How about that then!!!

[Graham]

viv said:

How about that then!!!

Viv, you sounded just like Jimmy Saville then ;D Now then, now then, how's about that then.

Oops showing my age again.

Graham

[viv]

Hi Graham
As long as I don't start to look like him I don't mind!!!!

Don't you just love Jimmy Saville, wonder what he is up to nowadays?