Advice for a toy hauler rv?

Dock · 02-15-2009, 08:22 PM

Hey all
Just thinking about getting a toy hauler rv and wondered if any one had any advise/experience with any particular brand? I am looking for something in the 19- 20 foot range. Big enough to haul two bikes.
Thanks
Dock

coastiepete · 02-15-2009, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by Dock

Hey all
Just thinking about getting a toy hauler rv and wondered if any one had any advise/experience with any particular brand? I am looking for something in the 19- 20 foot range. Big enough to haul two bikes.
Thanks
Dock

Toy haulers are cool. If i had your money, i'd use mine to wipe my ass.........

If you are gonna buy used, make sure you check Oregon. With the dunes down there, there's freakin toy haulers EVERYWHERE!

Dock · 02-17-2009, 08:39 PM

Come on. No one has any advice???

Avboden · 02-17-2009, 08:44 PM

if you end up with a trailer instead of an RV I highly suggest alumna

http://www.alumaklm.com/ae58_ae510_e..._trailers.html

LOVE ours, thing is so light you can move it by hand

Toucan · 02-17-2009, 08:48 PM

Used is the way to go. Most are built like crappy travel trailers, so check out the model/brand your looking at online, and take a careful look over when seeing in person. The only one I really looked hard at is the Carson. They seem to hold up well, for the ones I've seen.

I'll be using a regular enclosed trailer and modify as needed. I don't have any reason to have all the cabinets and such, tho a bathroom/shower would be nice, along with AC.

decide what is important to your (needs vs wants) and go from there. Also, keep in mind you don't want to be maxing out the tow capacity of the pulling rig (happen really easy, haulers are heavy) as the excess wear and tear can get expensive

Dock · 02-19-2009, 07:30 PM

Hey Toucan,
Thanks for the imput. I work on the east side (Quincy) every other week and need a camper but want to take the bike for the long eves in the summer . Got a 3/4 ton diesel to pull it so that shouldnt be a problem. Just thought that may be some on the forum had one or had looked at them and liked one brand or another

Click · 02-19-2009, 07:56 PM

Wait for your buddy to get one then hang out with him more often and go camping and road trips with him.

midlman · 02-19-2009, 08:35 PM

I know you are probably looking newer..but this one is just too cool....
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434482

Dock · 02-19-2009, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Click

Wait for your buddy to get one then hang out with him more often and go camping and road trips with him.

HEY
Your rich just go buy on and I wont have to. Then I can use it and you will still be my biach!!

Toucan · 02-19-2009, 08:43 PM

Could easily do something similar with a wheelchair lift equipped short bus. Cheap and damn durable. A couple have been done (seen pics) and they looked pretty nice. Plus, you can tow another trailer if needed.

Dock · 04-12-2009, 05:31 PM

Just want to ask again if any one has one or knows anyone with one that they recommend or don't like?

Mithras · 04-12-2009, 06:13 PM

If you're going to haul two bikes just put them in your truck and buy a travel trailer you can use for any vacation. Toy haulers are nice to have but not really necessary for bikes. They're more necessary for atv's and larger orv's.

Wrench · 04-12-2009, 07:24 PM

I like the Northwood products (Artic Fox, Desert Fox, etc). They seem to have good fit and finish from the factory, and use good materials and construction techniques. I am not impressed with any of the Keystone products (Raptor, Hobbi, etc).

Most all RV's have the same level of quality in the appliances (there is only like 2 major brands of each), it is the factory construction and materials in the RV that really counts. Also, if buying used, take a REAL GOOD LOOK for any water damage (moldy wood, water spots on ceiling, soft floors, soft sagging ceiliings).

If you find a used one you would like to buy, find a good technician who is willing to help do an inspection, or pay a dealer the $400 for a full PDI to be sure everything is in good working order. There is a whole lot that can go wrong with RV's that alot of people wont even notice until after they have purchased it.

Personally, I would prefer to buy a cargo trailer and add the RV stuff I would like. They are usually build lighter, stronger, and of a higher quality fit/finish than your average RV. Same goes for those living-quarters horse trailers.

Hope this helps!

NoQuarter#121 · 04-12-2009, 07:25 PM

I have a pretty decked out Weekend Warrior 30ft trailer with many accessories.

I have owned it for 3 years.

I use it as a race home base, for travel when racing, dirbiking and for misc family use. Currrently its my house... I'm in the middle of a pretty extensive remodel... Which is going well and I'm glad cuz I miss my toy hauler at the track.

I would recommend any of the good brands stay away from the budget brands.

Weekend Warrior was a good choice until they went out of biz....
I like mine, it has many, miles on it without major drama.

I would stay with Holiday Rambler or one of the other established RV companies. The Gear Box seems to be pretty decent.

Good luck, I love mine.

Dock · 04-18-2009, 07:25 AM

Hey Guys
Thanks for the info, that is what I was looking for. I work every other week on the east side and the back of the truck is full of work stuff. Want to take the bike for the evening ride time and have a place to sleep.
Thanks again
roger

droptoplyss90 · 10-19-2012, 01:42 PM

hello all, i carry various lines of toy haulers !!!!! fuzion voltage cyclone gearbox reg'n and razorback

Pvster · 10-19-2012, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by droptoplyss90

hello all, i carry various lines of toy haulers !!!!! fuzion voltage cyclone gearbox reg'n and razorback

You realize this thread is over 3 years old right?

uncle · 10-19-2012, 02:06 PM

Opps....LOL

1shinysideup · 10-19-2012, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by uncle

edit - to protect the guilty

jc, he may be deaf, but Pvster speaks the truth... THIS IS NOT ONLY A 3 YEAR OLD THREAD, THIS GUY HASN'T LOGGED IN SINCE 12-12-2011 04:59 PM

droptoplyss90 · 10-19-2012, 02:17 PM

but yall replied so .......


02-17-2009, 08:39 PM	#3
Dock Permit Joined: Oct 2008 From: Cyclopia via The Home for the Visually Unpleasant I Ride: ZX 14	Come on. No one has any advice??? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-17-2009, 08:44 PM	#4
Avboden Moto2 Contender Joined: Oct 2007 From: from Wa, living on Grenada (island) I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S, 1999 ATK 605 ESDS/SM	if you end up with a trailer instead of an RV I highly suggest alumna http://www.alumaklm.com/ae58_ae510_e..._trailers.html LOVE ours, thing is so light you can move it by hand __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-17-2009, 08:48 PM	#5
Toucan Licensed Joined: Jul 2007 From: Pugetopolis, WA I Ride: '06 zedX14/'04 Ktm625SXC sm/'07 klr685/'86 fxrd/'01 derbi gp1/'88 Baker F1 sidehack	Used is the way to go. Most are built like crappy travel trailers, so check out the model/brand your looking at online, and take a careful look over when seeing in person. The only one I really looked hard at is the Carson. They seem to hold up well, for the ones I've seen. I'll be using a regular enclosed trailer and modify as needed. I don't have any reason to have all the cabinets and such, tho a bathroom/shower would be nice, along with AC. decide what is important to your (needs vs wants) and go from there. Also, keep in mind you don't want to be maxing out the tow capacity of the pulling rig (happen really easy, haulers are heavy) as the excess wear and tear can get expensive __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-19-2009, 07:30 PM	#6
Dock Permit Joined: Oct 2008 From: Cyclopia via The Home for the Visually Unpleasant I Ride: ZX 14	Hey Toucan, Thanks for the imput. I work on the east side (Quincy) every other week and need a camper but want to take the bike for the long eves in the summer . Got a 3/4 ton diesel to pull it so that shouldnt be a problem. Just thought that may be some on the forum had one or had looked at them and liked one brand or another __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-19-2009, 07:56 PM	#7
Click Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2007 From: Burien, Wa I Ride: I just keep it in the garage and make the neighbors think I ride	Wait for your buddy to get one then hang out with him more often and go camping and road trips with him. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-15-2009, 08:22 PM	#1
Dock Permit Joined: Oct 2008 From: Cyclopia via The Home for the Visually Unpleasant I Ride: ZX 14	Advice for a toy hauler rv? Hey all Just thinking about getting a toy hauler rv and wondered if any one had any advise/experience with any particular brand? I am looking for something in the 19- 20 foot range. Big enough to haul two bikes. Thanks Dock __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-19-2009, 08:35 PM	#8
midlman Licensed Joined: Dec 2007 From: Olympia, WA I Ride: 04 998 Ducati (Matrix Edition) 91 BMW R100GS Paris Dakar, 93 Kawasaki ZX-11	I know you are probably looking newer..but this one is just too cool.... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434482 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-19-2009, 08:43 PM	#10
Toucan Licensed Joined: Jul 2007 From: Pugetopolis, WA I Ride: '06 zedX14/'04 Ktm625SXC sm/'07 klr685/'86 fxrd/'01 derbi gp1/'88 Baker F1 sidehack	Could easily do something similar with a wheelchair lift equipped short bus. Cheap and damn durable. A couple have been done (seen pics) and they looked pretty nice. Plus, you can tow another trailer if needed. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-12-2009, 05:31 PM	#11
Dock Permit Joined: Oct 2008 From: Cyclopia via The Home for the Visually Unpleasant I Ride: ZX 14	Just want to ask again if any one has one or knows anyone with one that they recommend or don't like? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-12-2009, 06:13 PM	#12
Mithras Streetfighter Joined: Apr 2008 From: Silverdale, WA 98383 Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: Yamaha YX600	If you're going to haul two bikes just put them in your truck and buy a travel trailer you can use for any vacation. Toy haulers are nice to have but not really necessary for bikes. They're more necessary for atv's and larger orv's. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-12-2009, 07:24 PM	#13
Wrench Railer Joined: Feb 2005 From: West Richland I Ride: Pitster Motard	I like the Northwood products (Artic Fox, Desert Fox, etc). They seem to have good fit and finish from the factory, and use good materials and construction techniques. I am not impressed with any of the Keystone products (Raptor, Hobbi, etc). Most all RV's have the same level of quality in the appliances (there is only like 2 major brands of each), it is the factory construction and materials in the RV that really counts. Also, if buying used, take a REAL GOOD LOOK for any water damage (moldy wood, water spots on ceiling, soft floors, soft sagging ceiliings). If you find a used one you would like to buy, find a good technician who is willing to help do an inspection, or pay a dealer the $400 for a full PDI to be sure everything is in good working order. There is a whole lot that can go wrong with RV's that alot of people wont even notice until after they have purchased it. Personally, I would prefer to buy a cargo trailer and add the RV stuff I would like. They are usually build lighter, stronger, and of a higher quality fit/finish than your average RV. Same goes for those living-quarters horse trailers. Hope this helps! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-12-2009, 07:25 PM	#14
NoQuarter#121 Knee Dragger Joined: Sep 2007 From: 2nd star to the right and straight on 'til morning I Ride: on ice at 15F below zero. GO ICEHOLES!!!	I have a pretty decked out Weekend Warrior 30ft trailer with many accessories. I have owned it for 3 years. I use it as a race home base, for travel when racing, dirbiking and for misc family use. Currrently its my house... I'm in the middle of a pretty extensive remodel... Which is going well and I'm glad cuz I miss my toy hauler at the track. I would recommend any of the good brands stay away from the budget brands. Weekend Warrior was a good choice until they went out of biz.... I like mine, it has many, miles on it without major drama. I would stay with Holiday Rambler or one of the other established RV companies. The Gear Box seems to be pretty decent. Good luck, I love mine. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-18-2009, 07:25 AM	#15
Dock Permit Joined: Oct 2008 From: Cyclopia via The Home for the Visually Unpleasant I Ride: ZX 14	Hey Guys Thanks for the info, that is what I was looking for. I work every other week on the east side and the back of the truck is full of work stuff. Want to take the bike for the evening ride time and have a place to sleep. Thanks again roger __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-19-2012, 01:42 PM	#16
droptoplyss90 Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 From: tacoma I Ride: 600 polaris sportsman	iam a toy hauler sales consultant .. right now is the best time to buy hello all, i carry various lines of toy haulers !!!!! fuzion voltage cyclone gearbox reg'n and razorback __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-19-2012, 02:06 PM	#18
uncle Chicken Strips Joined: Jan 2007 From: Kennewick WA I Ride: The one with gas in it.....	Opps....LOL __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by uncle; 10-19-2012 at 02:14 PM..


10-19-2012, 02:17 PM	#20
droptoplyss90 Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 From: tacoma I Ride: 600 polaris sportsman	im aware but yall replied so ....... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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