toy hauler FAQ's

For what it’s worth, we love our Jayco Octane. 24’, sleeps 8 easy, we did the “Super Seating” option that allows seating for 8-9 around the kitchen table, 2 electric beds in the garage and a built in bug screen for when the garage door is open. I did not want to give up my PU Bed, so bumper pull was our option. The TH is 8’6” wide, which is good for the interior space, but I notice the extra width during towing and we are 12’6” high at the AC. We like having the “garage” as usable space when we are not hauling our toys, anyway, just a few photos of our rig. JH




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I like that setup! It looks like it has queen size that comes down on the tracks by the garage door. That is awesome.. wishing I would have went that way now!

I agree the more open floor plan gives you more options and does allow more toys to be hauled. We considered that type of floor plan very closely.

We did opt to get a plan with a separate garage however, and one advantage there is the gas smell is not in your main living area. I often do not unload the ATV when returning from a hunting trip until days later and be have the separate room the oder is not an issue.

The other thing we like is when another couple joins us, it is like a separate sleeping quarters with lots of privacy. Our needs may be different than yours but this has worked well for us.

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Our Octane has a queen size bed in the front that does not show in the photos. Odor has not been a problem within the coach... well not from the toys, haha. My drop down beds are queen width, but 8' long. I carry a memory foam pad on the upper bunk during transport and move it to the lower bed for sleep, just a little more comfort for the "old" bones. I also carry a Honda EU2000 to charge battery's and evening entertainment, I only use the on board Onan/Cummins 4000 when I run the AC and that is very rarely used.

We have had two toy haulers now, both open style, and have never had a gas smell anywhere in our unit. I've asked our friends and they have never had a problem either.

I guess my ATV must be different because I definately get a distinct gas oder if I leave it stored inside the garage for a couple of days.

MeandMyLabs wrote:
I guess my ATV must be different because I definately get a distinct gas oder if I leave it stored inside the garage for a couple of days.

What do you have? Didn't have the issue with our Toy Hauler once the kids out grew their 90cc quads.

Y-Guy wrote:

What do you have? Didn't have the issue with our Toy Hauler once the kids out grew their 90cc quads.

Same here, I've slept in mine many times with one or two bikes in the back. Can you "smell" them, sure. Does it smell like gas? No, it smells like a motorcycle. Smells a lot better than the library after I'm done reading Dirt Rider (if you know what I mean).

micpib1 wrote:
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Our Octane has a queen size bed in the front that does not show in the photos. Odor has not been a problem within the coach... well not from the toys, haha. My drop down beds are queen width, but 8' long. I carry a memory foam pad on the upper bunk during transport and move it to the lower bed for sleep, just a little more comfort for the "old" bones. I also carry a Honda EU2000 to charge battery's and evening entertainment, I only use the on board Onan/Cummins 4000 when I run the AC and that is very rarely used.

Why the Honda? Wouldn't it be easier to just use the on board Onan?

Need to get a generator for mine, so just looking for your reasoning.

Seems like you have all your "wants" lined up, which is good. I dont know if all bumper pull TH's come with the same amenities as 5th wheel TH's, so the only thing I can think of is if I was to do it over again I'd make sure the garage floor was NOT a dovetail. Only because I liked the idea of using the garage door as a additional floor up off the dirt/sand but having the dovetail portion is minimally inconvenient. Especially if considering the tent which attaches to the door area and turns the door into additional sleeping area. Other than that.....hope you find whatever you're after. :)