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My wife and I are starting to look around for a Toy Hauler. I’m sure a bunch of guys here either have one or have done some extensive research in the past. so, a little about what I’m looking for:
My truck is a 2018 Chevy Silverado rated to tow 9,200 lbs. I’m looking to keep the max weight of the camper at or below 8,000 lbs. Preferably under 30 total foot as well.
I would like to stay under $25k. We are paying cash and that’s what we’re willing to put into it.
I’ll typically be hauling 2 full size dirt bikes and a pw 50. So not much space is needed as far as the garage goes. However we may haul the golf cart from time to time. It’s a standard cart, not one of the jacked up things. We also have a 5 year old and a 10 month old. We would like to be able to sleep 4-6 people comfortably.
We have only looked at the Jayco Octane 222 in person. We weren’t impressed for a $23,000+ unit. We have searched almost every dealership within 250 miles. We’ve looked at all the available models online. We have a few we’re partial to but really haven’t ruled many out without seeing them in person. Right now we really like the Keystone Outback 240URS and the Palamino Puma. The Puma may be a little heavy though. I believe it’s around 8800 lbs loaded.
This will be our first time purchasing a camper so we’re kind of looking for advice, tips, pointers and recommendations. We are heading to an RV show next weekend in Harrisburg, PA. From what I can tell it looks to be pretty large but I’m concerned they won’t have many toy haulers.
Thanks guys!
My truck is a 2018 Chevy Silverado rated to tow 9,200 lbs. I’m looking to keep the max weight of the camper at or below 8,000 lbs. Preferably under 30 total foot as well.
I would like to stay under $25k. We are paying cash and that’s what we’re willing to put into it.
I’ll typically be hauling 2 full size dirt bikes and a pw 50. So not much space is needed as far as the garage goes. However we may haul the golf cart from time to time. It’s a standard cart, not one of the jacked up things. We also have a 5 year old and a 10 month old. We would like to be able to sleep 4-6 people comfortably.
We have only looked at the Jayco Octane 222 in person. We weren’t impressed for a $23,000+ unit. We have searched almost every dealership within 250 miles. We’ve looked at all the available models online. We have a few we’re partial to but really haven’t ruled many out without seeing them in person. Right now we really like the Keystone Outback 240URS and the Palamino Puma. The Puma may be a little heavy though. I believe it’s around 8800 lbs loaded.
This will be our first time purchasing a camper so we’re kind of looking for advice, tips, pointers and recommendations. We are heading to an RV show next weekend in Harrisburg, PA. From what I can tell it looks to be pretty large but I’m concerned they won’t have many toy haulers.
Thanks guys!
The Shop
Cargo, water, bikes & people in cab all go into that number.
Also, with regards to pricing, standard rule of thumb is you can get most current year trailers for at least 20% off MSRP. Get a one year left over, and that jumps to 30-40% off MSRP. I’ve been buying trailers for a long time and have had many different brands. You just have to be willing to take your time negotiating and be willing to walk. Trust me, they make a ton off trailers and need to move them as they take up a ton of real estate. I just paid 18k for our trailer that was 28k MSRP, which is what they were asking.
Pit Row
Here’s an example.
https://www.lerchrv.com/rvs-for-sale/2019-Keystone-Outback-Ultra-lite-1…
Should I be asking for much more off than that?
Look at the 19HFS and 24HFS.
I think that Outback has an aluminum frame..I liked that one too..
Also look at the Riverside Mt McKinley 827 toy hauler as it is aluminum caged and price is good
I personally would never buy a toy hauler that is not big enough to have a separate garage. If your toy hauler is only 27 feet long or something like that, the bikes are with you in the trailer, which means you have to take them out every night to use all the space/beds. That might be fine if you are going somewhere strictly to ride, but if you want to use it on vacations where you are only riding periodically, it is a total pain. (For example, we did a 3 week trip last Fall and only rode 4 days total). Plus if a bike leaks fuel or oil, you have to deal with that. Going to bed smelling gas is no fun. We have a long-bed truck and a 27 foot travel trailer. I can easily get 3 bikes in the truck, one sits on the front of the trailer. Gear goes inside the trailer. Downside to this route is there is less security as bikes are in truck (I loop a chain through and stay out bad areas as much as possible!), and they are out in the elements if it rains. However, I don't have to take them out of the trailer every night, and a regular RV is WAY cheaper than a toy hauler, and lighter too so easier to tow. And if no separate garage on the toy hauler, you have to park the bikes somewhere overnight, so maybe the security issue is a wash. Just my 2 cents.
And I agree on the separate garage. I would love to have one which is why I like the Outback 240URS so much. However, from what I gather I could pull my bikes ahead of the rear beds and into the kitchen area at night so I don’t have to leave them outside. I don’t know, it’s such a hard decision with so many options. I do know I don’t want a regular camper though. A toy hauler is what I want.
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