New member here and worse yet... NEWBIE TO CAMPING! That being said, we have decided to make the plunge and purchase a toy hauler. Problem is I am completely overloaded and overwhelmed with trying to decide which toy hauler is the best bang for the buck and which one offers the best quality in construction.Our NEEDS:DurableQualityNice!!!Our WANTS:DurableQualityNICE!!!Okay so I suppose I should list a few specifics:We race motocross so we will be hauling 2-3 race bikesWe have a 2011 GMC duramax We also have a Ford F-550Not sure which one we will outfit to haul our new addition but know they both will get the job done nicely.We want a king bed in the bedroom and a loft as well as sleeping capabilities in the hauler. We want storage space in the basement of the unitLike I said earlier, we like the Raptor Velocity and the XLRWe will primarily use at the tracks but want something to use in our down time as well.Point is we would like opinions on ownership of the various brands/ models on the market. What brands held up the best. The least amount of warranty issues and overall satisfaction of the brand you own. We also want to hear from people that have has problems and what those issues consisted of.Thank you again!!FunctionalUser FriendlyWe have looked at the Raptor Velocity, XLR, and Heartland. Kind of scared of the Voltage. Any and all thoughts and experiences are appreciated. So far we are leaning toward the Raptor Velocity.Thank you and thank you for helping us.. we are going to need it!!HAHAHAH

There is a toyhauler magazine online. You might find some helpful reviews plus look at the magazines forum for help.That being said- We have had several RVs over the years and we never once worried about what others thought. We chose our RVs based upon what I liked and what she liked. If I liked what I saw outside (storage, high clearance, easy to get to dump valves, hose connections...etc) and she was happy with the layout and colors/design of the interior we went for that RV. Our last two RVs chosen that way we have kept for over 16 years. Our current 5th wheel is going on 19 years. It is very comfortable and functional.Get what you want and like... everyone's needs and wants will be different.

THose are very general needs/wants that you could argue everyone wants in a toyhauler. YOu need to list out more specifics about what you are planning to haul, your tow vehicle specs, budget, etc...

"the best bang for the buck and which one offers the best quality in construction."That in and of itself will be hard to match up...

I would suggest going to the websites of the units you like and printing off the standard and optional features. Go down the list of needs and wants and get some pricing to see if it is where you want to be. Also, depending on what you pick take in to consideration the tow vehicle you will need to haul the unit you pick. This is just my opinion but if you go with any triple axle toy hauler you should consider a newer 1-ton dually to haul it.

We just moved from a KZ to a Keystone Raptor. Typical, little thing that need personal touches but overall after 1800 miles everything is working good. We are adding storage in some areas and putting extra shelves in others. Drop me a pm for more in depth info.

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RickSo
Explorer
May 01, 2013
Have you thought about a living quarters race car trailer. I have a 40ft Exiss all aluminum race car trailer that we used for snowmobile racing and was more suited to the work required when racing. There sure are some nice trailers out there with living quarters. Even dual slide units now.

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Model with bunks
joebedford
Nomad II
May 01, 2013
travelmaybe wrote:
Kind of scared of the Voltage. Any and all thoughts and experiences are appreciated.
The Voltage is fine. A very small number of people have had serious problems but not enough to rule them out. There are a LOT of Voltages on the road.
WGLASSJR
Explorer
May 01, 2013
I would seriously look at work & play they are well built no frills unit. They are affordable as well. As for all units there are good and bad. I used to work at a dealership that sold fusion's,w&p,raptor's and i can say the w&p had very few issues compared to the other brands.
invstr55
Explorer
May 01, 2013
Go to featherlite and request a trailer designed for your racing needs and the number of people it will accommodate. Do not forget to take into consideration the type of roads leading to the tracks. It will also require a serious tow vehicle. According to the needs you specified this is your best route as TH are designed for campers not racers with spare parts, tool boxes and other heavy items. It will cost a little more but will be a much more satisfying racing experience.
There are. Others that will build race trailers but in my opinion they are by far the best.

Happy camping
lumpy790
Explorer
May 26, 2013
BIG + 1 on trailers of the east coast..... bought my wifes enclosed trailer from them (great prices!) and also had them do the Moto Hose wrap on my box van..... Very good folks!

I picked up my hitch tow THer up in MD just before the Budds Creek national last year....keeping it in the moto family as it was Gary Baileys :) Its bigger than I had planned but must say the extra room is nice for Lorettas and the Mini O's.

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