I'm at a year and a half and already "thinking" about my next move up..

I kept my last trailer for 8 years and plan to keep this one as long or at least until we decide to upgrade/downgrade. Since we have a loan the more important factor will be making certain we have some sort of equity in this trailer before doing anything.

We had our old bumper pull Raptor for 3 years, but we didn't use it much because we actually didn't really like it and my husband wasn't that comfortable pulling it (we originally didn't have enough truck for it), and our RZR barely fit in it (it rubbed on the wall in the garage). He did next to no research before purchasing it and I was just the girlfriend at the time so I didn't get a lot of input :) It pretty much looked like new when we traded it in. This new one we plan to keep for a long time....I can't imagine going any bigger and unless some new fantastic plan comes out with a large enough separate garage, I don't see how we could go smaller either. We did a ton of research and looked at it and every other available option over the span of a year. There's still a few small things I'd change if I could, but none we looked at checked all the boxes... this one checked the most. But, we bought this thinking of the future. We're in our mid 30s and maybe thinking of having one kid, so there's room for hypothetical kid. And, should hypothetical kid happen, we may want to get a 4 seat RZR, so the garage is big enough for that too.

JAC1982 wrote:We had our old bumper pull Raptor for 3 years, but we didn't use it much because we actually didn't really like it and my husband wasn't that comfortable pulling it (we originally didn't have enough truck for it), and our RZR barely fit in it (it rubbed on the wall in the garage). He did next to no research before purchasing it and I was just the girlfriend at the time so I didn't get a lot of input :) It pretty much looked like new when we traded it in. This new one we plan to keep for a long time....I can't imagine going any bigger and unless some new fantastic plan comes out with a large enough separate garage, I don't see how we could go smaller either. We did a ton of research and looked at it and every other available option over the span of a year. There's still a few small things I'd change if I could, but none we looked at checked all the boxes... this one checked the most. But, we bought this thinking of the future. We're in our mid 30s and maybe thinking of having one kid, so there's room for hypothetical kid. And, should hypothetical kid happen, we may want to get a 4 seat RZR, so the garage is big enough for that too.Yeah that where we are - we have a 2 yo boy and want enough garage space for his future toys as well as ours.. I really want a sep garage but with a 5th wheel I can't use my bed for add'l toys so that leaves us prob steering towards and open model with around 16' of garage. I look at our current TH ( our first) as kind the practice purchase to see what you really want and need. IMO The quality on my current trailer is pretty darn good ( Livin Lite all aluminum ) so have pretty much accepted the fact the next one may not be as good quality wise..

I've still have my first one I bought new in 2003. I have kept it under covered storage when not in use.

Txsurfer wrote:JAC1982 wrote:We had our old bumper pull Raptor for 3 years, but we didn't use it much because we actually didn't really like it and my husband wasn't that comfortable pulling it (we originally didn't have enough truck for it), and our RZR barely fit in it (it rubbed on the wall in the garage). He did next to no research before purchasing it and I was just the girlfriend at the time so I didn't get a lot of input :) It pretty much looked like new when we traded it in. This new one we plan to keep for a long time....I can't imagine going any bigger and unless some new fantastic plan comes out with a large enough separate garage, I don't see how we could go smaller either. We did a ton of research and looked at it and every other available option over the span of a year. There's still a few small things I'd change if I could, but none we looked at checked all the boxes... this one checked the most. But, we bought this thinking of the future. We're in our mid 30s and maybe thinking of having one kid, so there's room for hypothetical kid. And, should hypothetical kid happen, we may want to get a 4 seat RZR, so the garage is big enough for that too.Yeah that where we are - we have a 2 yo boy and want enough garage space for his future toys as well as ours.. I really want a sep garage but with a 5th wheel I can't use my bed for add'l toys so that leaves us prob steering towards and open model with around 16' of garage. I look at our current TH ( our first) as kind the practice purchase to see what you really want and need. IMO The quality on my current trailer is pretty darn good ( Livin Lite all aluminum ) so have pretty much accepted the fact the next one may not be as good quality wise..Yeah that would be the only thing that could cause us to get a bigger one, like if we had a kid and he/she wanted their own toys instead of the RZR. Or, I might want my own RZR someday... his and hers LOL!

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1320Fastback
Explorer
Aug 09, 2017
Being new and the amount of repairs I've had to do already I cant see getting rid of it and starting all over. Although I'd love another 8' or so.
Txsurfer
Explorer
Aug 09, 2017
Im a firm believer in covered storage for boats and RVs in the south. The rain and UVs kill them.
JAC1982
Explorer
Aug 08, 2017
Yup I'd agree it depends on how you store it and how you take care of it, and, where you take it. We park outside, but we aren't in harsh climates really (unless you count snow), and we wash it before and after every trip.
lincster
Explorer
Aug 08, 2017
Txsurfer wrote:
Seems like most 10 year old toy haulers look like they are 20 yrs old - these trailers just don't weather well do they?

Mine looks in great shape after I clean it.
Inside looks brand new.
Although mine has been under covered parking since the day I brought it home.
Txsurfer
Explorer
Aug 08, 2017
Seems like most 10 year old toy haulers look like they are 20 yrs old - these trailers just don't weather well do they?
MQUnlimited
Explorer
Aug 06, 2017
1st - 2006 Sierra Toy Hauler 26' bumper pull that I paid 22K for. Had it for 2 years until I traded it in.

2nd and current - 2008 Weekend Warrior SLC that I bought in 2008 for 52k. Currently debating on getting rid of it for a 2018 Cyclone 45'. Only thing holding me up is the 77K price tag.
lamopar
Explorer
Aug 04, 2017
We purchased our current hauler in 2012 and it is an 11 model. We have had a lot of problems with leaks, tire blow outs, outside speakers rotting at the bottom of the speaker letting water in, replaced the floor from the tire blow out, replaced a section from water damage. Had a kid drive into the back corner on the interstate smashing the side and knocking off the ladder. My current back door has a soft spot in the bottom middle and now another leak from the light over the fuel station is going to cause me to replace another piece of floor.
Even with all that I don't plan on replacing it soon. I only paid $23K for it and we use it year round. Taking road trips (currently on a month long one with 3 ATVs), camping at the ski resort in the winter in it, guests staying in it and lots of small trips all year.
I keep looking at newer units but nothing is as nice as what we have with the lay out. We are pretty happy and now I can make repairs with little problems. Finding a unit with another king bed seems to be a problem and with the front bedroom and back windows open we can sleep with the ATVs in the hauler if needed with no fumes. I plan on keeping it for another 5-7 years then selling it off for somewhere around $7-9K. I am sure I can keep it in pretty good condition by then and my total cost will only be $2K per year and that is totally acceptable.
fly-boy
Explorer
Aug 03, 2017
1st- 1 year (2003 21 foot WW bumper pull)
2nd- 3 years (2005 35 foot WW fifth)
3rd- 10 years (2009 43 foot WW fifth)

4th- Rent a pusher, VRBO a house, hotel... and put the toys on one of the flatbeds whenever we want to go somewhere. Not sure I will ever buy another TH let alone an RV.

Nice to have all your own stuff in the RV but its really nice to have it just picked up when you get home or stay in a hotel. Maybe when our last leaves the house in 8 years (which is when I will retire) but until then I love the flexibility and ease of just renting... Not more washing, upkeep etc...

Loved owning but now I love not owning!
Idahoan
Explorer
Jul 29, 2017
Bought my first toy hauler in June 2008. Had it until October 2016 when it was totaled in an accident. Although I had been window shopping for quite some time not sure when or if I would have pulled the triger on a new one.
BStiers
Explorer
Jul 29, 2017
I have had my Fuzion 360 since Nov 2010. We average 30+ nights a year in it. I have no desire to get rid of it.