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cycler
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Aug 02, 2016

Rank the toy haulers

Okay, I think I have the truck part of the equation figured out, but, knowing nothing about the quality of any specific toy hauler, I am asking the members of this forum, if you would, give me your opinions on who makes the better, top of the line toy haulers, and the mid tier toy haulers. Thanks in advance, Cycler
  • N-Trouble wrote:
    21-22ft range typically means no front bed. Move up to the 23+ft range and you'll be thanking yourself in the morning. You have the truck for that size.

    Quality amongst the major brands is a bit hit or miss. Not easy to rank them per quality but some brands do tend to stick behind their product better than others. Lance($$) and Jayco(2yr warranty) come to mind. Do a good PDI walkthrough when you purchase and try to find as many items up front as you can because chances are you'll run into some issues. Few units are completly trouble free in the first year. Keep up on periodic roof inspections and any potential for window or plumbing leaks as they will quickly ruin a good trailer (ask me how I know...)

    Good luck


    My shockwave has a front bedroom. Several other manufacturers have one in 21 footers as well. And that was my one requirement when looking for a trailer.
  • sin cal hd wrote:
    Eclipse mfg has some very nice pull TH. Check out Genesis TH too.


    The Eclipse Attitude 23SAG is one of my favorite bumper pull floor plans as it has a full walkaround front queen. Most front bed models in that size are not walk around.
  • Not top or mid but good.

    We purchased our new Work and Play 25WB in Febtuary. I have towed it over 7,500 miles, the last 6,000 with a 2016 F250, FX4, 6.2 gas, 373 rear. It won't win any races but we have truly enjoyed our travels. We chose this brand based on cost, less than $25K, a front bedroom and full bath, and sturdy frame construction. We usually carry a golf cart and a 12' kayak. It is typical low end finish inside but has been trouble free. I haven't taken it to a scale but it is advertised dry at 6,700 with a carring capacity of 4,000.
    We have had class C, fifth wheels, and a 40' Mountain Aire DP so we are not new kids.
  • Just bought a used Stealth by Forest River, loading up for first trip this weekend. Seems like a nice unit, finished better inside than my 2007 Jay Flight. Will have some weights after this trip. AK2612, just at 31' long. Reports vary as to long term quality, you can find positive and negative. I had to have a separate bedroom, with at least 2 sides to walk around the bed. You can see pics in my other thread.
  • tinner12002 wrote:
    Well that shot my suggestion way out of the water...lol


    :B :B

    Yep. Pretty much blew it away.
  • Well, I went to an RV dealership yesterday and quickly found out how forming opinions from internet browsing can be tricky. Seeing a 20' toy hauler in person, it would never work for us. And, definitely want a forward bedroom. Also, we may go Class C, but if we trailer, I think that a 5th wheeler is something I personally would be more comfortable with. At any rate, I want to say thanks to all who posted in this thread and offered their real world experience, it is appreciated. Regards, Cycler