Better Made?

[praisetoGod]

Is there a better/best made toy hauler? I'm not looking to start a fight but I'm wondering if there is a toy hauler that is just constructed better. I'm also not talking about luxury, but more along the lines of frame, walls, roof... Also, is there a brand of toy hauler that you would stay away from.

I currently have a 27ft Wolf Pack from Forest River, and we're looking to upgrade to a bigger and possibly 5th wheel toy hauler. Thanks in advance for your info.

Scott

[aarondeere]

I've been happy with ours. Had 1st yr bugs but has been trouble free since. Even the schwintec slides have been working well. Kinda a gamble these days. I figure I'm keeping this one till the kids are grown and gone so don't have to worry about that. Biggest thing I can offer is look it over well. Camp often to shake out any bugs and keep up with the maintenance.

[debraindi]

My girlfriend bought 2015 keystone 311 Impact fusions toy hauler. I think the craftsmanship is very good.Its heavy because there is a lot of detail along the floor inside every cabinet, with weigh you should find better quality.

[trail-explorer]

nvreloader wrote:
...Desert Fox...

They make their own frames and don't have the problems SOB (some other brands) do.

ROger that. Keeping the frames in-house means they have complete control over everything.

I've seen some hideous frames from Lippert. One I saw, they used up scrap pieces of I-beam by splicing them together to get one lone enough to build a particular trailer. Talk about "cheap-azzes...."

[ramgunner]

Originally Voltage was pretty high up on our list, but speaking to some owners had me a bit concerned. Then we found out about Tesla and Grand Design. After taking a lot of time to look and consider, we went with Grand Design. Especially with their after-the-sale support, we felt better going with a new one.

[camper_boy]

I would always go for the quality...but don't really consider either of the ones you are caught up in are high quality. I however think some other brands are better, Newmar, Excel, KZ, DRV...others are mediocre. Its like someone asking if a Yugo is comparable to Ferrari...just not the same build attention to detail. So, if I were you I would search for a good used brand as I mentioned and save grief and money. Most used good brands can be had for lower cost than new Yugo brands.

Just do your homework or let me know if I can help. Good Luck

2008 Newmar X-Aire 41CKLG
2008 Ford F450 CrewCab Dually Diesel

[praisetoGod]

Is there a quality deference between XLR and Voltage? A dealer close to me has a xlr that retails for 70, but will sell me for 57k. I found a used voltage (same floor plan) that the guy said when he bought it retailed for 90k, but he wants 45. I'm wondering if there is a quality difference of 20k and should I go with the used toy hauler, or no quality difference and for a little more I could get a new one. Your thoughts?

[nvreloader]

Another vote for the NorthWoods Desert Fox series, I have been extremely PLEASED with mine, and it get used in ALL conditions and weather, down to minus -20* so far.

They make their own frames and don't have the problems SOB (some other brands) do.

Tia,
Don

[praisetoGod]

Y-Guy wrote:
For the most part the the average mass built RVs are pretty similar.

Is XLR a good mainstream brand?

[BadDogPSD]

Y-Guy wrote:
Good to see them expanding the Desert Fox line up. Now they just need to hire a good website designer 😉

Agreed!

[praisetoGod]

Thanks for the info. I went and looked today and THEY'RE NICE! I'm going to try to look around and not buy the first thing I see.

[Eyetattoo]

danojeno wrote:
http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/LQ.php

How do you like your Stellar 5th wheel?

[Y-Guy]

BadDogPSD wrote:
Desert Fox is bringing back their 5th wheel toyhaulers. I believe they plan on two models, a 32-5 & 35-5.

Thanks for the heads up. I hadn't seen they were moving back in the market. Good to see them expanding the Desert Fox line up. Now they just need to hire a good website designer 😉

[danojeno]

http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/LQ.php

[Bedlam]

I feel the ones based off car haulers or horse trailers are better structurally than the ones off Lippert or travel trailer frames. The appliances inside seem to be the same...

[BadDogPSD]

Desert Fox is bringing back their 5th wheel toyhaulers. I believe they plan on two models, a 32-5 & 35-5.

For somevreason I can't post the link on my phone, but go to northwoodmfg.com, click on toyhauler/desert fox, then click on the brochure.