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kebmw
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Jul 09, 2013

Thinking about a Toy Hauler, but not for toys

We've been RVing in a 5th wheel bunkhouse for 4 years. A two-bunk model that Jayco doesn't even make anymore 29.5bhs Superlite. It's great but our son is growing out of the small bunk room pretty quick.

We can make do, but have been thinking about what a toy hauler would be like. We only have one kid, who is 14 and will probably be a 6 footer before he's 18, and two dogs (medium sized). We would love to get out of the bunk room styles, but want to keep him in a bedroom. I came up with the idea of a toy hauler since many of them seem to have larger beds in the back room and we could certainly put the back room to use with our grill, wood, bicycles and everything we try to cram into our truck bed. We camp with a lot of friends and I'm sure they will have items they would love to transport in the "toy room". So, anyway, no real toys right now, but I think we could put a toy hauler to good use.

Since we don't really live the toy hauler lifestyle of going out for the purpose of lots of other activities, we do like a nice interior as we do a lot of cool/cold weather trips and like to hang out with friends inside sometimes. Kitchen and living space are important. I'm thinking that finding a really nice upgraded used toy hauler instead of buying new (which I'm sure we couldn't afford) would be the way to go. We pull with a Ford F-250.

Does anyone out there use a toy hauler for purposes like what I'm describing? Just curious to see if this idea has been tried out before and what you think about that.

Thanks for your advice!
~Karin
  • Thanks for the input and advice! We would prefer another 5th wheel. Any opinion on using the "garage" as a bedroom?

    ~Karin
  • Hi Karen, basically we do as you do.....we do have a few toys, ie. bikes & kayacks that we take along. We have friends who camp with us and sleep in tents - however when the weather is bad - guess where they crash! We hav the HappyJack bed/couch system back there!

    DH has as a large roll around tool box in the garage area, and we have a small dorm size frig....we use the rear door (not the garage door) - so any dirt, mud, etc. stays in the garage area!

    I don't think you will be disappointed - just watch the tongue weight - if you go with a tow behind.....
  • Not only has it been done before but the question has been asked before...many times.