Toy Hauler vs. Regular Travel Trailer
Are toy haulers built better than regular travel trailers, or are they more pr less the the same build quality? Does their metal skin make them more leak resistant, or is there no difference?
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IMO, all trailers are engineered for a GVW as far as frames and axles. Travel trailers have more interior amenities, toy haulers lack those but have room for the weight of your toys. The metal siding has no bearing on toughness anymore so than the fiberglass smooth sided. I like the smooth for ease of cleaning and waxing, but my TH has metal siding and seems to get dings easier. The TH does better dry camping because most have more capacity in water and black/gray water storage, and usually a gen set, TT's have more storage compartments for outside stuff, although 5th wheel TH's fare a little better in the storage than pull TH's. Personally, I like the roominess after the toys are unloaded, especially if it gets stormy and you're cooped up inside. The other thing is TH's are designed for the weight of the toys and axle placement is usually set back further, so when empty, your tongue weight is heavier than a TT.
