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Luxury toy hauler?

oldbird1965
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We are thinking about trading our Travel Supreme for a toy hauler. The problem is, most toy hauler's are, what we consider, junk! Is there a luxury toy hauler out there that a full timer can enjoy that is nice to live in?
2008 Mobil Suites 36TK3, powerstroke one ton dually.
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oldbird1965
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Thanks everybody for the great replies!
2008 Mobil Suites 36TK3, powerstroke one ton dually.

Me_Again
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2008Wildcat wrote:
Me Again wrote:
2008Wildcat wrote:
Grand Design also has the 385TH Momentum coming into full production next month.

Grand Design Momentum floorplans


Both of those floor plans fail the TV viewing angle test badly. Chris


Well, they are 47" and on swivels....if you can't see them that way, maybe bi-focals are in order....


So at home do you watch TV setting straight in front of it or off to the side where you have to twist your body to view it?????? Our current trailer has two recliners that look straight at the TV. My next rig is going to have two theater seating type reclines that look straight at the TV. The Escalade that I linked is the first TH that has turned my crank. I have send regular Escalade 5th wheels of that vintage and they look very nice!

Chris
2021 F150 2.7 Ecoboost - Summer Home 2017 Bighorn 3575el. Can Am Spyder RT-L Chrome, Kawasaki KRX1000. Retired and enjoying it! RIP DW 07-05-2021

2008Wildcat
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Me Again wrote:
2008Wildcat wrote:
Grand Design also has the 385TH Momentum coming into full production next month.

Grand Design Momentum floorplans


Both of those floor plans fail the TV viewing angle test badly. Chris


Well, they are 47" and on swivels....if you can't see them that way, maybe bi-focals are in order....
2013 Columbus 320RS
2011 RAM 3500 Outdoorsman SRW 6.7 Cummins- tweaked!

Verysincere
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OldBird1965, I think I know what you mean: most of the toy haulers one sees are not necessarily decked out with the maximum luxury options. But, frankly, I prefer that but those are the very options which tend to be high margin items. I bought a toy hauler NOT for hauling toys (because I don't have any) but because I suddenly realized that virtually every furniture/structure item in my Thor Tahoe could be removed so that I could have maximum open floor space. As a result, I feel like I have a 38' house and not just an RV. Indeed, I preferred not having all of my non-bedroom/non-bathroom living space taken up by kitchen. And the toy room is like having a nice 10x8 separate room in the back (with its own door into the living room and its own entry door---as well as its own drop down cargo ramp which also converts to its own "porch" complete with screening and gazebo!)

Of course, I don't know exactly what you mean by luxury items. If you mean lots of slide-outs, I realize that some toy haulers go with fewer. (I decided I was OK with that because of superior noise and thermal insulation properties because I lived full-time in mine and don't travel in it. It truly is my house, yet has no property taxes on it.)

Of course, if you buy new, you can customize for anything you want. But for what you save on a used luxury model, you can easily afford the $3/mile transport few you might have to pay on the great deal you find in another state online. I used that strategy and got exactly what I wanted and only paid an extra $400 on top of complimentary delivery (which I think had a mileage limit of something like 100 miles.)

I do wish you well in your search. If you take your time, you might be surprised at what you eventually find listed online which is worth your making a visit to check it out. (And don't forget Youtube as a source of basic research in touring various possible models, even if those specific RVs are no longer for sale.)

Me_Again
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2008Wildcat wrote:
Grand Design also has the 385TH Momentum coming into full production next month.

Grand Design Momentum floorplans


Both of those floor plans fail the TV viewing angle test badly. Chris
2021 F150 2.7 Ecoboost - Summer Home 2017 Bighorn 3575el. Can Am Spyder RT-L Chrome, Kawasaki KRX1000. Retired and enjoying it! RIP DW 07-05-2021

2008Wildcat
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Grand Design also has the 385TH Momentum coming into full production next month.

Grand Design Momentum floorplans
2013 Columbus 320RS
2011 RAM 3500 Outdoorsman SRW 6.7 Cummins- tweaked!

Me_Again
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I stumbled across this tow hauler! It is the first one I thought met most of what I was looking for. Outside looks nice and inside is something to work with. This one has the King bed. Needs some modern TV and a big tow vehicle! Guess that 2014 Dodge 3500 would be a duallie! It would look nice in a snowbird park. Chris

2007 K-Z Escalade Sportster 39 Toy Hauler

Here is one owners blog. In this one the rear loft has cabinet doors and is just storage! Will have to try and contact the owner and see if he did that.
2021 F150 2.7 Ecoboost - Summer Home 2017 Bighorn 3575el. Can Am Spyder RT-L Chrome, Kawasaki KRX1000. Retired and enjoying it! RIP DW 07-05-2021

colliehauler
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thomasmnile wrote:
Aridon wrote:
While the OP wording was poorly chosen I'd have to agree. We have been shopping fifth wheels hard and most of the toy haulers are lacking when compared to higher end fifth wheels.

I'd recommend what others have said, check New Horizons and DRV.


Toy haulers seemed to be geared more to the younger crowd and for use as vacation or weekend accommodations. Minimally appointed as far as interior creature comforts might be a more accurate description, since I'd wager most are used as I suggest rather than a full timing RV. Seems many I've seen in campgrounds are holding everything from kayaks and bicycles to Harleys and ATV's or golf carts, which suggests the owners' are living life more outside than inside.
In a custom build such as New Horizon or Spacecraft you can have anything you want as long as your pockets are deep enough.

colliehauler
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oldbird1965 wrote:
Years ago we toured the Excel plant in Kansas, they make a quality product. I'm with you Dutchmen, I would like to see that in person.
When I went through the Excel plant they were building a new 5er for Brian (CEO) of Excel. They were trying out new things on his trailer. They take pride in their product.

thomasmnile
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Aridon wrote:
While the OP wording was poorly chosen I'd have to agree. We have been shopping fifth wheels hard and most of the toy haulers are lacking when compared to higher end fifth wheels.

I'd recommend what others have said, check New Horizons and DRV.


Toy haulers seemed to be geared more to the younger crowd and for use as vacation or weekend accommodations. Minimally appointed as far as interior creature comforts might be a more accurate description, since I'd wager most are used as I suggest rather than a full timing RV. Seems many I've seen in campgrounds are holding everything from kayaks and bicycles to Harleys and ATV's or golf carts, which suggests the owners' are living life more outside than inside.

fj12ryder
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We looked at and rejected toyhaulers until we came across our Fuzion 383. It works great for us. When the bikes are out, the garage is gone. The TV is mounted in the entertainment center in the back wall when it is pivoted out of the travel position. Also you could have access to the TV if you didn't unload the equipment. No bunks or tables in the garage since it doesn't exist when the toys are unloaded.

It isn't as plush as our old Big Sky, but, IMO, it is nicer than the run-of-the-mill toyhaulers. It would be nice if it was a bit shorter (heightwise), but it's the only thing that we really liked and suited what we wanted to do.
Howard and Peggy

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oldbird1965
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Years ago we toured the Excel plant in Kansas, they make a quality product. I'm with you Dutchmen, I would like to see that in person.
2008 Mobil Suites 36TK3, powerstroke one ton dually.

DutchmenSport
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drfife wrote:
Me Again wrote:
No one seems to build a TH for senior snowbirders, they all seem built to families to go to a Nascar event! Chris

Not true.

http://www.excelrvs.com/5th-wheels/excel-wild-cargo/


OMG --- That has to be one of the most impressive campers I've seen! I'd love to see that one in person now! WOW!

drfife
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Me Again wrote:
drfife wrote:
Me Again wrote:
No one seems to build a TH for senior snowbirders, they all seem built to families to go to a Nascar event! Chris

Not true.

http://www.excelrvs.com/5th-wheels/excel-wild-cargo/


Maybe you missed where the TV is located/mounted. Queen bed? My old 2005 29'Cardinal has a Camper King 72x80 and I have a really nice computer Desk! Two recliners that good straight at the TV.

Chris

Chris, they will make that floorplan with a king bed.

The company will locate the TV wherever you want it.

Your original post indicated you were looking for a toyhauler that was designed for senior snowbirders. I pointed out that at least one company, Peterson Industries, makes something along that line.
Russell
'12 GMC Sierra 3500HD SRW
'13 Excel Winslow 34IKE