Looking for Advice!

I am on my third toyhauler. The first was a 27 foot Weekend Warrior bumper pull, had that about three years. Moved up to a 35 foot Cyclone 5th wheel, had that about three years and was disappointed with the build quality of the unit and the attitude of the manufacturer (Heartland). Replaced the Cyclone with a Voltage 3200 in 2011. Still have that trailer. It has been towed over 30,000 miles. I have a 2015 GMC 3500 crew cab dually which replaced a 2003 Silvarado 2500 HD, both diesels. Given the requirements you described I don't think you will find a toyhauler shorter than 35 -36 feet long, and will probably need to look at 38 foot and longer 5th wheels. You will need a 1 ton truck, and probably a dually. Trailers are almost always heavier than the literature and the salespeople will tell you. I have found that putting toys in the garage will only reduce pin weight by 200 to 300 pounds, given the geometry of a 5th wheel toyhauler.

Make sure that the trailer has adequate tires, axles and brakes for the projected load and plan on spending a lot of time performing upkeep and maintenance.


Another factor to consider is how will you use the trailer, mostly in developed RV parks, or dry camping.

The way we shopped was to put down a list of must haves, and start shopping from that. Then you'll find some things you really like or want, so you add those to a second list. Should be narrowed down enough by then to be efficient shopping. Once you settle on a unit, then choose a truck.

Your must haves sound like:

1. Toy Hauler
2. Bathtub
3. Outdoor Kitchen
4. Full Size Refrigerator
5. 50A service

The second AC can be added, and many units come pre-wired, so that wouldn't be a must-have. Queen bed is virtually automatic in a rig that meets the other things.

Your must-have list will greatly restrict the units you are interested in because they are all space eaters. My guess is that they will drive you up in length more toward a 37ft or longer rig. The bathtub alone might drive you into a massive rig, so if there is one thing you can give up, that would be it.

Hello,

A 3/4 Ton truck will not work for the 5th wheel you are looking for. I have a 31 foot 5th wheel that I tow with a 3/4 Ton diesel truck. If I go any bigger I will need a 1 Ton diesel truck.

As was stated find the 5th wheel you want and then buy the truck to fit it. If you absolutely need the truck first, do not buy a 3/4 ton truck. You will have buyers remorse on the truck.

Dave

TH and outdoor kitchen, not sure I have ever seen that. Outdoor kitchens seem common with families with children. With a TH you should have room to carry items for outdoor cooking.