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Looking for a quality Toy hauler but discouraged.

Hardline
Explorer
Explorer
We have recently sold out Jayco Eagle 345BHS. We’ve been happy with it but have decided a toy hauler would be better for hauling bicycles and kayaks.

We have looked at lots of trailers that are mostly had hard lives. We have looked at two in the last week that are 2015-2014 XLRs that the floors are completely rotten out. Are there certain brands that last better to be in the used market? Our 2007 was in far better shape then any of the ones we’ve seen and the prices they are asking for these trailers are a premium.

We are a little discouraged that we have sold our nice camper now. Looking for some insight into this buying decision. Thanks.
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jmtandem
Explorer II
Explorer II
Check out ATC toyhaulers, not cheap but you often get what you pay for.
'05 Dodge Cummins 4x4 dually 3500 white quadcab auto long bed.

Y-Guy
Moderator
Moderator
Lot of owners just don't maintain their stuff like they should. I'd keep looking, but the challenge your facing right now is that even used RVs seem to have had their prices go up. At least you caught the rot before you bought it. Keep searching.

Two Wire Fox Terriers; Sarge & Sully

2007 Winnebago Sightseer 35J

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

midnightsadie
Explorer II
Explorer II
X2 your paying for a big box of air.

valhalla360
Nomad III
Nomad III
Rot is a maintenance issue. Maybe guys who buy toy haulers are harder on their equipment but it's really a maintenance issue.

That said, toy haulers get a premium that I really don't understand. There really isn't a construction reason for them being so much higher price.
Tammy & Mike
Ford F250 V10
2021 Gray Wolf
Gemini Catamaran 34'
Full Time spliting time between boat and RV

wopachop
Explorer
Explorer
Avoid forest river.
Look towards the brands that ditch the wood studs.

1320Fastback
Explorer
Explorer
Rotten floors means water leaks. Keep searching.
1992 D250 Cummins 5psd
2005 Forest River T26 Toy Hauler

Lwiddis
Explorer II
Explorer II
New would be a better option so you can control all maintenance. Wood rot is preventable.
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Taxman2436
Explorer
Explorer
If all you want to bring is bicycles and kayaks we use the “Jack it” bike rack on the front and the “Vertiak” kayak rack on the back of our TT. No need for a toy hauler.

Lenny
Taxman2436
Sturbridge, MA
2022 Ford F350 6.7L Diesel
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