Durable TH?

[Davina]

Looking to purchase a new to me TH. My question is, which TH can handle off-road driving, I've heard certain frames can crack. Would like to be able to fit a jeep in the garage. 5th wheel/GN is preferred. Weight isn't an issue, just looking for something that will be more durable, we have a Ram 5500 truck.

Also are full sheet aluminum roofs better durability in the long run?

Brands I've considered FR Work&Play, ATC, Sundowner.

[Dennis58]

I would think hauling a jeep you would need something like a Krawler Hauler type TH.

Krawler Hauler

[hvac]

ATC has a video where they drove a 7klb fork lift on the ramp. I think rated for 4klbs.

[N-Trouble]

You will need a trailer like that to load a Jeep in however they are not the best for “offroad” use as they typically sit much lower.

[deltabravo]

Davina wrote:
Brands I've considered FR Work&Play, ATC, Sundowner.

Those are all built like a cargo trailer, not an RV, which means they are built to handle a lot of weight (and miles) unlike the typical RV frame.

[nayther]

If you're loading a jeep ask for ramp ratings. Not sure a regular toy hauler ramp can handle a full size jeep, not to mention the weight capacity/loading for that heavy of a toy. I've read about a few hauling Samuauris V8 buggies, etc. but they're pretty light in comparison

[caver]

loboclone wrote:
Don't buy a Jayco toyhauler of any floor plan...……...I own one.

Curious what issues you've had? I looked at a tornado damaged 222. It was tipped at a 45* angle against another trailer while it was new on a dealers lot. I have a Jayco TT but really not that impressed with the brand.

[N-Trouble]

JAC1982 wrote:
I would think if you want to haul a Jeep you would need more of a modified car hauler with living quarters rather than a typical toyhauler trailer.

Where I was kind of going. Dont know many ramp doors that will support a Jeep.

[JAC1982]

I would think if you want to haul a Jeep you would need more of a modified car hauler with living quarters rather than a typical toyhauler trailer.

[N-Trouble]

A Jeep??? Weight definately IS an issue. More details needed.

[Ctimrun]

If you want quality gooseneck look at Sundowner toy haulers. Very well built although quite a bit more simple than the other RV mfg’s who put a bunch of fancy features in their TH’s.

[loboclone]

Don't buy a Jayco toyhauler of any floor plan...……...I own one.

[Davina]

nayther wrote:
can you tow a fifth wheel with a 5500? Is it flat bed or pickup? Might be too tall unless trailer is lifted.

Yes you can, there's an aluminum flatbed on the truck with removable sides. It's on air airbags so the ride height can be adjusted to the 5th wheel.

[nayther]

can you tow a fifth wheel with a 5500? Is it flat bed or pickup? Might be too tall unless trailer is lifted.

[CampinginCanada]

Look up millennium trailers. They are solid trailers.