LifeMadePortabl
Feb 25, 2018Explorer
Toy Hauler Shopping: We're 100% New
We're newbies. Plain and simple. New ... Bees.
... and we're going from never to full time right out of the gates!
My wife and I are motorcycle journalists who just started a new website, hence the screen name.
We need help selecting a toy hauler for full time RV living!
After a lot of research, here's what we know we want:
- 5th wheel for a long bed, 1/2 - 3/4 ton pickup
- less than 35' long (at the box, 31' preferred)
- under 13' high (closer to 12' preferred)
- separate garage
- can easily carry two sport bikes + tools, roughly 1500 lbs
- pop outs for live/work-space
We're looking at this from home buyer perspectives which lacks the familiarity everyone here has.
Our concerns come down to BRAND. We just looked at the "KZ Sportster" and were inspired but further review suggests they are known to have serious problems.
We originally were considering Keystone and their reviews seem more solid.
So, without any pride in tow (get it?) ...
Which brands have what it takes to keep us feeling safe and secure, a sound investment that isn't prone to failure?
... and we're going from never to full time right out of the gates!
My wife and I are motorcycle journalists who just started a new website, hence the screen name.
We need help selecting a toy hauler for full time RV living!
After a lot of research, here's what we know we want:
- 5th wheel for a long bed, 1/2 - 3/4 ton pickup
- less than 35' long (at the box, 31' preferred)
- under 13' high (closer to 12' preferred)
- separate garage
- can easily carry two sport bikes + tools, roughly 1500 lbs
- pop outs for live/work-space
We're looking at this from home buyer perspectives which lacks the familiarity everyone here has.
Our concerns come down to BRAND. We just looked at the "KZ Sportster" and were inspired but further review suggests they are known to have serious problems.
We originally were considering Keystone and their reviews seem more solid.
So, without any pride in tow (get it?) ...
Which brands have what it takes to keep us feeling safe and secure, a sound investment that isn't prone to failure?