We are having the 5th wheel or Toy hauler dilemma. We want it for our dogs so we have some where to put them after swimming until they are dry, etc but once we started thinking about it I don't think it will work out that way. We live in Florida. Hot most of year. If we have patio door down using it as a porch then need to keep dogs in that area when we leave the camper we won't be able to utilize that area because it will be hot from ramp door being open. The concept of them is appealing just not sure it will work out that way with us living in blistering hot Florida. Do the garages stay as cool as rest of unit? Any thoughts or tips would be GREATLY appreciated. We are so confused :?

mine has a dedicated A/C in the garage

not quite sure why you say 5th wheel or toy hauler. Our 5th wheel is a Toy Hauler with AC vented into the rear. We do have a back porch with screened railing around it. Now your concerns about the rear cooling I suppose it depends on how many AC units you have. We have two units and it takes the rear bay a little longer to cool if the door has been left open for a period. There are remedies you can think about. A third AC unit on the back which would be dedicated to the rear bay area or a fan to draw in the AC from the main part of the house unit the bay cools off.. All in all the rear cools to me but not as good as the rest of the house since the Bedroom has its own AC and the mail living area has its own AC. The bay only has 2 AC vents opposed to the main area has 4.

Im sorry.....meant a standard 5th wheel or a 5th wheel toy hauler

Maybe close up the ramp/patio a little bit before you plan to leave to let it start cooling? A/C is ducted into the garage area on mine, seems to cool as good as the rest of the camper. Haven't had it in FL type heat yet though, so time will tell.

Has anyone that went with a Toy Hauler regretted not going with regular 5th wheel?

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cutty72
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
Maybe close up the ramp/patio a little bit before you plan to leave to let it start cooling?
A/C is ducted into the garage area on mine, seems to cool as good as the rest of the camper. Haven't had it in FL type heat yet though, so time will tell.
mcgowan
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
Im sorry.....meant a standard 5th wheel or a 5th wheel toy hauler
tanman32225
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
not quite sure why you say 5th wheel or toy hauler. Our 5th wheel is a Toy Hauler with AC vented into the rear. We do have a back porch with screened railing around it.
Now your concerns about the rear cooling I suppose it depends on how many AC units you have. We have two units and it takes the rear bay a little longer to cool if the door has been left open for a period. There are remedies you can think about. A third AC unit on the back which would be dedicated to the rear bay area or a fan to draw in the AC from the main part of the house unit the bay cools off.. All in all the rear cools to me but not as good as the rest of the house since the Bedroom has its own AC and the mail living area has its own AC. The bay only has 2 AC vents opposed to the main area has 4.
hammer21661
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
mine has a dedicated A/C in the garage

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