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Baja_Man
Explorer
Feb 24, 2019

Toyhauler in my future? Rec's Needed

Been Rving for 20 years. Owned....Class A and C, TT, 5er. Never owned a tent trailer and it is not in my future.

Wife and I are in our 50s and we have one DS (19) in college and one DS (14) who has Autism and will camp with us wherever we go.

DW likes to camp in an RV but does not like to rough it!

We just sold an Outdoors RV Timber Ridge (TT) that was very nice...but just too long (35' overall) to comfortably fit in parks we like to visit.

Thought of an overhead camper or a hybrid, but DW does not like either of these.

So... that brings me to a possible small TH.

Why?

It provides the option to bring bicycles, raft/outboard motor for fishing, golf cart, etc. I don't currently own a raft or golf cart, but I am an avid fisherman with a boat but will/can not tow doubles, hence the option to take a raft.

I don't know exactly what I want....but I want options and not have to purchase various RVs to camp and do what we want.

What small USED TH will meet my needs? Budget: up to $10K.

It would be nice to have a built-in genny, but portable genny is not a deal breaker, especially as smaller TH do not appear to have built-in gennys.

Would like to keep overall length to 26'.

Thanks
Toy Haulers

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  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator II
    Feb 26, 2019
    As long as your wife is ok with the more spartan furnishings of a toyhauler, especially the smaller ones that reserve half their space or more for the garage, then I think it's the perfect compromise of having a full featured camper and the ability to easily pack some toys along for the ride.
    They are typically much heavier tongue weight than a comparable TT to allow for a good balance with heavy toys in the back, of which you will have relatively lightweight gear back there.
    Since you have a 1 ton, the tongue weight will not be an issue for you at all. Will actually tow more stable than a TT, in general, with less tail wagging the dog.
    Good luck in your search!
  • FireGuard's avatar
    FireGuard
    Explorer II
    Feb 26, 2019
    Don’t worry about the bed falling, there are metal stops bolted to the track.
    The older ones have the manual pull down with struts. PITA. Get the electric beds.
  • FireGuard's avatar
    FireGuard
    Explorer II
    Feb 26, 2019
    Toyhaulers are versatile.
    21’ will probably not have a front bed but 2 elec queens in the rear with 2 more beds on the dinette and sofa.
    I had an 07 Ragen 21FB (front bath) and loved it. Very heavy duty and well built, 5500 gen 150 gal fresh water and 58/58 grey and black. 12,500 lb GVW.
    I think they were built much better than anything that you can buy new.
    Has a large front bath.
    Only downside was minimal outside storage and restrictions on lowering the rear beds depending on what you were carrying in the cargo area
    A 24’ can give you a side bed in the front with a smaller bath.
    I see you’re in So Cal. There is a 21FB in Simi Valley in your price range that’s listed on RV Trader
  • Baja_Man's avatar
    Baja_Man
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2019
    I read about issues with Weekend Warriors and a class action settlement. I see many for sale in the $10K-$15K range...most are 2004-2007 FS2300/FS2600 which are the sizes I am considering

    Not sure on the bed or bath up front.....

    Would like the double electric queen beds in rear....but.....
    Have concerns about sleeping under a queen bunk (double electric bunks).....possible failure and falling on me or my kids!!!
  • twodownzero's avatar
    twodownzero
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2019
    You can find a toyhauler of any size and with or without a generator for $10k in Arizona. You will need a 30 footer if you want a separate bedroom up front, otherwise, the 24 footers are nice (front bath, kitchen behind, then beds in back).

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