I've had it for a couple years now. Very happy with my Jayco 5er, but the very near future is going to result in a new rv. DW and I have gone back and forth between keeping ours, upgrading to a TH and even jumping to a Moho. After all is said and done (and to keep the bank account out of the morgue), We think a shiny new TH is the answer. Here's my question for all you experts--- what don't I know about a toy hauler? What have you learned the hard way, or wished you knew then that you know now? What do I "have to have" or should what should be left off that I'm not thinking of yet? The motivation for the jump is to be able to take a cart with us and have separate bedrooms for the sons and daughter. The other half of the equation is a new truck, most definitely a one ton diesel dually as "the one" is 44 feet and 16000lbs. Wow that sounds like a lot. Anyways, thanks for the input, much appreciated.

I've never owned a TH before, but have seriously considered it for years and years now. I think the biggest factor with a TH is to make sure your tow vehicle can adequately tow it. Looking at your signature block, I think you have an adequate tow vehicle for an average size unit. Other than that, it's pretty much your choice. Options include fuel tanks, beds in the garage, benches, work space, tie down holders, ramps that can be used for a deck, stuff like that. The TH you select, will it have an open concept, or will it have a wall between the garage and the living space. I've seen some really great TH's that have movable walls. They swing back like a gigantic door... Really cool!Weight is your biggest factor to make sure your tow vehicle is adequate. After that, the choice is yours!

We have a new to us 40' Fuzion 405 and loving it. This is our first trip with it and staying here in Lake Havasu for 2 months. We had 5th wheels in the past and we love the TH. We came across this one used and fell in love with the floorplan, it has a 12' garage and 1 1/2 bath. We boondock a lot so the 2 43 gallon black tanks and the 120 gallon fresh water tank will work great for us.

I have to agree with Dutchmen, weight is the biggest difference. Second is furniture quality/comfort. They seem to be getting better but some of the TH brands have some crappy furniture for what they cost. If you plan to do lots of state parks 40+ feet can be a challenge. Some of these parks (at least in FL)haven't change much since they were first open, back when a big camper was 26ft.

Completed the order sheet. Added 3 airs, thermopane windows, double fridge, fireplace cooktop + convection microwave and a half bath. Already comes with 6 point leveling and dual awnings and everything else I think of. Opted out of the party deck. I can't see me ever choosing that instead of grass. Now onto the truck.

sounds like a hell of a rig! I concur on the party deck, would rather sit out under the awning on the ground.

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nayther
Explorer
Jan 09, 2015
sounds like a hell of a rig! I concur on the party deck, would rather sit out under the awning on the ground.
benb21601
Explorer
Jan 09, 2015
Completed the order sheet. Added 3 airs, thermopane windows, double fridge, fireplace cooktop + convection microwave and a half bath. Already comes with 6 point leveling and dual awnings and everything else I think of. Opted out of the party deck. I can't see me ever choosing that instead of grass. Now onto the truck.
Vulcanmars
Explorer
Jan 09, 2015
I have to agree with Dutchmen, weight is the biggest difference. Second is furniture quality/comfort. They seem to be getting better but some of the TH brands have some crappy furniture for what they cost.
If you plan to do lots of state parks 40+ feet can be a challenge. Some of these parks (at least in FL)haven't change much since they were first open, back when a big camper was 26ft.
DennisVR
Explorer
Jan 08, 2015
We have a new to us 40' Fuzion 405 and loving it. This is our first trip with it and staying here in Lake Havasu for 2 months. We had 5th wheels in the past and we love the TH. We came across this one used and fell in love with the floorplan, it has a 12' garage and 1 1/2 bath. We boondock a lot so the 2 43 gallon black tanks and the 120 gallon fresh water tank will work great for us.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jan 08, 2015
I've never owned a TH before, but have seriously considered it for years and years now. I think the biggest factor with a TH is to make sure your tow vehicle can adequately tow it. Looking at your signature block, I think you have an adequate tow vehicle for an average size unit. Other than that, it's pretty much your choice.

Options include fuel tanks, beds in the garage, benches, work space, tie down holders, ramps that can be used for a deck, stuff like that. The TH you select, will it have an open concept, or will it have a wall between the garage and the living space. I've seen some really great TH's that have movable walls. They swing back like a gigantic door... Really cool!

Weight is your biggest factor to make sure your tow vehicle is adequate. After that, the choice is yours!

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