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travelmaybe
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Apr 29, 2013

Toy Hauler Information Overload! HELP!

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:
Durable
Quality
Nice!!!

Our WANTS:
Durable
Quality
NICE!!!

Okay so I suppose I should list a few specifics:

We race motocross so we will be hauling 2-3 race bikes
We have a 2011 GMC duramax
We also have a Ford F-550
Not 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 unit
Like I said earlier, we like the Raptor Velocity and the XLR
We 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!!
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We 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!!

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • "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...
  • 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...
  • 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.