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jmtandem
Mar 29, 2016Explorer II
Short of me buying a new truck. am I way off base thinking I can actually get a camper that will fit my needs?
Do a lot of research. There are states that require an endorsement to the driver's license to tow a bumper pull that exceeds 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and there are few toy haulers that are not basically cargo trailers with a bed, kitchen and bath jammed in the front that weigh less. Most of the nice toy haulers are heavier than 10k. What are you planning to do with the motorcycles when 'living' inside the toy hauler? Are they going to be outside in the weather? Most of the more living space accommodating toy haulers have a wall separating the toys and the living quarters and those are longer and heavier than your truck would ever dream of pulling.
Look at a one ton truck, and don't be shy about getting the training wheels option, as that truck can then carry a significant load and a nice truck camper. You also can become part of the diesel truck family, a nice group if there ever was one. Tow once with a diesel and you will never look back for towing. Then pull the two Harleys in a cargo trailer. You have separation between the toys and the living accommodations, requires no registration for the camper in many states since it is considered cargo, no endorsements on the drivers license, and since the living and cargo areas are separate can use the truck camper for camping when not interested in bringing along the toys. Very versatile.
Another option is to look at a horse trailer with living accommodations. Remove the horsey stuff and you have a very stout toy hauler, separate living quarters, and built very strong compared to most RVs. It would be one toy hauler that would certainly last longer than the payments.
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