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HendricksK9
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Aug 08, 2013

Newbie Toy Hauler Questions

Hello all,
My fiance and I are beginning the process of shopping for a toy hauler. I've started reading and looking around on different sites just trying to get my basic knowledge and understandings of all the amenities and information on the haulers. One of the largest concerns for me, is my current truck. I have a 2012 Ram 3500 drw (3.73 ratio) mega cab.... And that's where I worry... I heard a few years ago that people with mega cabs had turning problems and would forget and put the cab of the truck into the front of the hauler. I'm wondering if there is still that problem with the 2012's or did Dodge fix that issue.

My next question, and I know its based off preference, but I'm kind of torn between the Heartland Cyclone 4100King or the Keystone Raptor 4014LEV. Just looking the Raptor doesn't seem as "real" in material and stability as the Cyclone does. I also read a couple of people say that the dealings with Heartland was a magnificent experience. I'm just trying to get some input. We are still a ways out on purchasing and as most I'm sure know, its an investment with some of these haulers. So we are trying to check everything to ensure its best for our family and our traveling requirements.

Thank you for any help,

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  • I can put my 5er 90 degrees to my truck and not touch my cab. I don't have a problem.

    That Megacab from Dodge killed the long bed.
  • HendricksK9 wrote:
    I heard a few years ago that people with mega cabs had turning problems and would forget and put the cab of the truck into the front of the hauler. I'm wondering if there is still that problem with the 2012's or did Dodge fix that issue.




    This was never a "Dodge" issue. It's because you have a Megacab which means a short box. It doesn't matter which brand of truck, anyone pulling a FW and not just a TH FW can run into that issue. Just keep yourself aware of when your turning. I think most people with FW and shortbox pickups run into the issue when trying to backup. I know that Heartland FWs in general and the Cyclone too have the special front cap that can allow you to turn 88 degrees or something in a shortbox without hitting the front of the FW. You might look into that as an option. Otherwise do a search on here for short box pickups and FWs. That topic has been discussed many times over.

    As for Keystone vs Heartland? I'd take the Cyclone. Only one I've really heard horror stories about is the Dutchman brand I believe on their Voltage is it?