Hello from (mostly) sunny California! We are looking to buy our first Fifthwheel Travel Trailer Toy Hauler. We have a 2008 Chevy K2500 and haul an 18' gooseneck stock trailer regularly with ease. We have a chance to buy an older trailer- 2005 Thor Tahoe Transpost 27WTB and we have a couple questions...1)Someone said it is a very heavy trailer and we should look for a lighter one. Should we take in to consideration the weight of the trailer (any trailer) being more or less fuel efficient for our truck? 2) It has a Norcold N811 fridge that isn't working. We are trying to go through the steps to fix it but don't want to invest too much time or $ before buying it. I can find parts but not the fridge so it must be obsolete. Replacement?3) The motor for the back bunk beds stopped working and the beds are half way down. Easy/inexpensive to fix?4)Using the microwave blows the circuit. Is it as simple as replacing the microwave or could it be something more?Anything else we should look out for? Your advice is appreciated.

sparker7 wrote:Hello from (mostly) sunny California! We are looking to buy our first Fifthwheel Travel Trailer Toy Hauler. We have a 2008 Chevy K2500 and haul an 18' gooseneck stock trailer regularly with ease. We have a chance to buy an older trailer- 2005 Thor Tahoe Transpost 27WTB and we have a couple questions...1)Someone said it is a very heavy trailer and we should look for a lighter one. Should we take in to consideration the weight of the trailer (any trailer) being more or less fuel efficient for our truck? 2) It has a Norcold N811 fridge that isn't working. We are trying to go through the steps to fix it but don't want to invest too much time or $ before buying it. I can find parts but not the fridge so it must be obsolete. Replacement?3) The motor for the back bunk beds stopped working and the beds are half way down. Easy/inexpensive to fix?4)Using the microwave blows the circuit. Is it as simple as replacing the microwave or could it be something more?Anything else we should look out for? Your advice is appreciated.Are you planning on hauling any horses with it?

No horses but we will haul a Harley and/or a quad

DON'T buy that Tahoe Transport!!! It is a heavy trailer and with the problems already with it, that just might be the "tip of the iceberg". You will be dealing with problems that you don't need to or will want to. If it has those wrong with it, I truly suspect there is more that you may not find out about until you are using it. Nothing worse than camping and something goes bad or is found bad and you have to head home and spend money that my not have or want to put out for repairs. There are MANY great 5th wheel toy haulers out there and MANY great u7sed toy haulers for sale. TAKE YOUR TIME AND RESEARCH! We have a GMC 2500 diesel that also used to tow goose neck trailers. We saved LOTS of $$$$$$$ by getting a 5th wheel hitch assembly that locks into the goose neck receptacle in our truck. Our new hitch is a B&W Companion and it's a sweet set up. Good luck but really consider continuing the look. You want a great time in your 5th wheel toy hauler, NOT headaches, breakage or frustration.

We looked for over 2 years until we settled on a new unit we recently purchased. Could not find a nice used one that was in good condition, until AFTER we got ours, which is usually the way it goes. We went from a toy hauler that is open to one with a separate garage. We will NEVER go back and love the separate garage. We wanted one with a large fresh water tank since we dry camp often with the quads. We wanted one with great storage, roomy bathroom and well built. We almost bought one with an island sink but after talking to many others, went with an "L shaped" kitchen. Heard too many stories of the islands coming loose over time, leakage issues from shaking and vibrations. Depending on finances, you can sometimes get a new "last years model" for a great price and warranty. Only trouble with some used RV's is that the previous owners do NOT take care of them and can even trash them.

Diesel or gas motor in your truck?

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Thorsell
Explorer
May 02, 2014
DON'T buy that Tahoe Transport!!! It is a heavy trailer and with the problems already with it, that just might be the "tip of the iceberg". You will be dealing with problems that you don't need to or will want to. If it has those wrong with it, I truly suspect there is more that you may not find out about until you are using it. Nothing worse than camping and something goes bad or is found bad and you have to head home and spend money that my not have or want to put out for repairs. There are MANY great 5th wheel toy haulers out there and MANY great u7sed toy haulers for sale. TAKE YOUR TIME AND RESEARCH! We have a GMC 2500 diesel that also used to tow goose neck trailers. We saved LOTS of $$$$$$$ by getting a 5th wheel hitch assembly that locks into the goose neck receptacle in our truck. Our new hitch is a B&W Companion and it's a sweet set up. Good luck but really consider continuing the look. You want a great time in your 5th wheel toy hauler, NOT headaches, breakage or frustration.
sparker7
Explorer
May 02, 2014
No horses but we will haul a Harley and/or a quad
thebudman
Explorer
May 02, 2014
sparker7 wrote:
Hello from (mostly) sunny California! We are looking to buy our first Fifthwheel Travel Trailer Toy Hauler. We have a 2008 Chevy K2500 and haul an 18' gooseneck stock trailer regularly with ease. We have a chance to buy an older trailer- 2005 Thor Tahoe Transpost 27WTB and we have a couple questions...
1)Someone said it is a very heavy trailer and we should look for a lighter one. Should we take in to consideration the weight of the trailer (any trailer) being more or less fuel efficient for our truck?
2) It has a Norcold N811 fridge that isn't working. We are trying to go through the steps to fix it but don't want to invest too much time or $ before buying it. I can find parts but not the fridge so it must be obsolete. Replacement?
3) The motor for the back bunk beds stopped working and the beds are half way down. Easy/inexpensive to fix?
4)Using the microwave blows the circuit. Is it as simple as replacing the microwave or could it be something more?
Anything else we should look out for? Your advice is appreciated.

Are you planning on hauling any horses with it?

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