Crossover between fifth wheel and toy hauler
Is there a standard fifth Wheel that has a rear that lowers into a deck (similar to a toy hauler). Is there such an animal and if so, who makes it? Thanks
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As newman fulltimer said Forest River is doing the toy-free, non-ramp back porch on the Sandpiper 360PDEK and also the Sierra line.
http://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/The-RV-Spa-2925606/listing/2016-Forest-River-Sandpiper-360PDEK-115936121
http://www.kcrv.com/fifth-wheel/2016-forest-river-sierra-360pdek-1202124
What differentiates these from traditional toy haulers is:
- no toy means there is no separate garage taking up normal living area.
- the rear glass door can be more conventional, insulated, air and bug tight
- suspension and balance can be more accurately designed without the toys
- your rig does not have to have the obnoxious toy hauler name and graphics (Just Kidding! :) )
On the downside, depending on the places you go, there may not be room for 41' of RV, 8' of deck, and 4' of steps. Also, I have heard of some issues in parks where everyone is lined up close to an ocean front and they do not allow extended rear decks which limit the view of your neighbors.
http://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/The-RV-Spa-2925606/listing/2016-Forest-River-Sandpiper-360PDEK-115936121
http://www.kcrv.com/fifth-wheel/2016-forest-river-sierra-360pdek-1202124
What differentiates these from traditional toy haulers is:
- no toy means there is no separate garage taking up normal living area.
- the rear glass door can be more conventional, insulated, air and bug tight
- suspension and balance can be more accurately designed without the toys
- your rig does not have to have the obnoxious toy hauler name and graphics (Just Kidding! :) )
On the downside, depending on the places you go, there may not be room for 41' of RV, 8' of deck, and 4' of steps. Also, I have heard of some issues in parks where everyone is lined up close to an ocean front and they do not allow extended rear decks which limit the view of your neighbors.
