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me2
Aug 29, 2018Explorer
laknox wrote:
Jeez, get a toyhauler, already.
I gave this a lot of thought. Here are the reasons I don't want a toy hauler.
1) They are generally a lot more expensive, especially for a higher interior trim level.
2) They are generally a lot heavier than they need to be to carry the toys I want to carry.
3) Sleeping and living space is compromised when the toys are loaded in the trailer. Sleeping while travelling is problematic without unloading the toys.
4) The garage often smells of fuel and oil after the toys are removed.
5) The garage isn't outfitted very nicely for living once the toys are removed. Toy hauler layouts are centred around the garage aspect.
6) A toyhauler is generally longer than desired. I plan to make my rack fold up, so the trailer goes back to near normal length once the toys are removed or if they aren't along for the trip. I'm finding it harder and harder to get campsites that are big enough to accommodate long trailers.
7) The folding rear doors frequently give trouble.
8) I have all the bugs out of my current trailer and it is paid for. I don't want to buy a new one.
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