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killerdoberman's avatar
Aug 12, 2013

Question: Toy Hauler gas smell?

I am new to the trailer market, if fact still haven't purchased a trailer yet, but I have question about Toy haulers.

I have seen 3 different types, at least I will call them different types of Toy Haulers.

1st. Separate space for garage and for living.
2nd. Outside space for toys/deck.
3rd. Same living space hauler, not wall separating the garage from the sleeping space.

My question is specially related to the 3rd. I know just bringing a quad and/or lawn mower in my house garage for a few short minutes (normally kept in the shed not attached to the house) I get a gas/engine smell that seems to always drift in the house. Now when the living space of the trailer shares the same space as the 'garage', doesn't the smell get onto everything?
  • Yes, there is a smell. Keeping temp swings in check helps reduce it. Exchanging air in a shared living space is important. I have slept in my enclosed trailer a few times. Being in there with the machines was no big deal with a little air exchange, but the gas cans had to go. I put them outside even though it was a theft risk. I haven't owned a toy hauler, so hopefully you'll find me experence relevant.