Is a Toy Hauler for just dirt bikes? worth it?
I am really torn here. Caught the toy hauler bug and can't get it out of my mind, but I am wondering if it is really the right choice for me or am I just "toy struck" at the moment? I know this is not the toy hauler section, but I need some honest feedback.
Here is my quandary, my family doesn't have a big interest in camping and 80% of the time I use it for just myself and friends at enduro/dirt bike race events. Up to now, we just load the bikes in the truck bed, attach the trailer and were off with little fuss. It works.
I assume for folks that carry quads or side x sides, a toy hauler is a must, but should I spend the extra $$$$ on a toy hauler for just dirt bikes? Toy Haulers are expensive and I would be spending $15k in addition to my trade to get a comparable unit. I mean what do you really get vs just putting the bikes in the truck bed? At the end of the day, all I can think is that you get some privacy/security during tow as well as weather protection.
If I look at those two benefits, as far as privacy...your already with the vehicle as you tow, and when you unload at the campground/race, you have to leave the bikes on the outside to sleep a group of people anyway. As far as weather, dirt bikes especially, are designed for mud/rain/dirt, so your not really hurting them if they are caught in a rain storm?
I am just nervous that I am being impulsive. I own my trailer outright, it is still fairly new, and in good condition. While it would be nice to upgrade to a larger trailer and get the benefit of toy storage all in one, am I wasting my money in buying a toy hauler for just 2-3 dirt bikes?
Here is my quandary, my family doesn't have a big interest in camping and 80% of the time I use it for just myself and friends at enduro/dirt bike race events. Up to now, we just load the bikes in the truck bed, attach the trailer and were off with little fuss. It works.
I assume for folks that carry quads or side x sides, a toy hauler is a must, but should I spend the extra $$$$ on a toy hauler for just dirt bikes? Toy Haulers are expensive and I would be spending $15k in addition to my trade to get a comparable unit. I mean what do you really get vs just putting the bikes in the truck bed? At the end of the day, all I can think is that you get some privacy/security during tow as well as weather protection.
If I look at those two benefits, as far as privacy...your already with the vehicle as you tow, and when you unload at the campground/race, you have to leave the bikes on the outside to sleep a group of people anyway. As far as weather, dirt bikes especially, are designed for mud/rain/dirt, so your not really hurting them if they are caught in a rain storm?
I am just nervous that I am being impulsive. I own my trailer outright, it is still fairly new, and in good condition. While it would be nice to upgrade to a larger trailer and get the benefit of toy storage all in one, am I wasting my money in buying a toy hauler for just 2-3 dirt bikes?
