Kids in the toyhauler?

I would think if you have no use for a toyhauler you would be better of with a bunk house 5th wheel. They have separate rooms for the kids and you will have more nice living space. JMHO

Most TH have air and heat in the garage. You can always add electric blankets (if they are old enough). My friend has a BH with small kids and she bought one of those decorative fireplaces/actually a heater and she keeps it in the BH room.

no kids, but personally I would suggest the TH, separate garage so they have there own room, put two small desks against the front wall so they can still lower the beds and not get in the way, room to haul there bikes or whatever when your camped. I would also suggest either a pull down screen for fresh air, OR even better the add a room deck kits for the ramp door to open up there play area.

as said most now have ducted air and heat in the garage area ( or there own unit )so they should be very comfortable, look for an Arctic package / whatever its called based on the manufacturer. hey can never have enough insulation. also most have a separate door from the garage so the kids can come and go on there own I think the toughest choice will be the lower bunk, should it be a Dinette? 2 couches? anyway good luck, and go look at them only you can really know what will be best for you.

Once I convinced my kids (age 7) that the garage was not a "garage" but their own room then they were happy. My TH has a larger water heater, generator, tanks, etc. TH is working well for us.

There is a lot to consider. Most Toy Haulers have a much higher tongue weight, so you need a capable truck. Many, if not most, don't have much insulation so that needs to be something you investigate. Check how much air flow gets in the back, again these are garages so some just get enough to take the chill off, you may need a space heater to keep it warm. Putting down carpet can help take the chill off the floor, but that back door can transfer a lot of cold air so you might need to hang carpet or a blanket there.

We bought our TH just for that reason- so the kids could have there "own" room when we go camping. Ours didn't have a heater vent in the garage but it did have a/c. I added a heat vent to the garage but honestly it didn't do much good. The garages don't seem to be insulated as well as the main living area. With that being said we picked up a small electric heater that has that knock over protection- it shuts off if knocked over or if it overheats. With one little heater going- it keeps the garage at 72* when it's 30* outside. I got the heater at Target- think it cost 21.99

Thats the reason I purchased a toy hauler. We only have one child and didn't need a bunkhouse 5th wheel with sleeping for 3 or 4. My son alternates between the loft and the garage for sleeping (and our bed sometimes).

Youtube has a series of videos from a family of Six living in an RV. A toyhauler to be exact. Look them up... they have some really nifty ideas on storage.

Living in an RV with 6 Kids Part 1: Food ...sorry not sure how to add a direct link.

Sorry that I have nothing to add (perhaps that I admire that family for doing that! very cool)

The people in the links use a 43 foot toy hauler, from what I see.

Just so I contribute a little, here's a link to the first video:
6 kids in an RV part 1

second:
6 kids and an RV part 2

third:
6 kids and an RV part 3

As mentioned..lugging a "bigger than you will need", heavier, larger 5th wheel Toy Hauler when you merely need comfortable living quarters for the kids and 2 adults will probably be overkill.

You'll find a family/kid friendly 5er will be easier to tow, more comfortable for the kids, most likely an overall better layout for the little guys.

Just some Examples-

1) The Jayco Seismic Toy Hauler 5er 3210 Model is 37 ft long, weighs 12,500 lbs dry, 16,500 gvwr, carries 148 gallons of fresh water and comes with a fuel tank and generator you don't need.


2) On the other hand, the Jayco Eagle 34.5 BHTS is 38' long, 10,233 dry, 12,995 loaded gvwr. Kids get their very own private bunk room with either 3 bunks or 2 bunks and a sofa with a TV hutch and closets. They also have their own rear entry door, their own 1/2 bathroom with rear toilet/sink too! You may not see them for days! ;)

By the way....a Standard outside kitchen, sink, refrig too!

Look at Forest River products (Rockwood, Wildcat, Sierra, etc), Heartland, Crossroads, Prime Time etc for some great RV's from terrific companies that meet your needs. Good luck!