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I think that would depend on where the axles are placed. I would think that with three axles closer to centre you are not going to see a higher pin weight.

The_real_wild1 wrote:
A triple axle will help carry the weight over a tandem as well.

True but they also usually have higher pin weight!

A triple axle will help carry the weight over a tandem as well.

Thanks for all of the reply's!

I am going to want to haul side by side atv and 2 kayaks.

I am really concerned about the high pin weight though

decision, decision

thanks

I also would say 5th wheel, as for top of the line toy hauler, I would say DRV but they are expensive and heavy but they are also a full time rated hauler. You really need to do research, research and more research to determine which model/manufacturer is right for you. With the SRW truck you have, I would stay with something with dual axles and under 38-39ft. Just my opinion.

I like our Grand Design 5th wheel. It has sliding door between the garage and main living area.

There are a lot of toy haulers with separate garages to choose from. In addition to floor plans, price, and finding quality manufacturers, you may also need to watch your weights.

Bumper-pull toy haulers with garages will typically have a tongue weight in the 1,200 to 1,800 lb. range. Shouldn't be a problem with your 1-ton SRW.

5th wheels are another story. If you're one that watches your payload/RAWR, the pin weight on some 5th wheel toy haulers are notorious for being on the high-side---especially some garage units. You'll typically have to add 500-1,000 lbs. to the empty pin weight to arrive at your realworld, loaded pin weight.

Our SRW has almost 4,000 lbs. of payload. We ended up purchasing the smallest Voltage 5th wheel toy hauler (open garage) in order to keep our realworld pin weight below 3,000 lbs. (empty pin weight rating for our 5r was 2,300 lbs.---realworld, 2,800 lbs.). We wanted a garage unit; unfortunately, the empty pin weight on the units we liked were almost 3,000 lbs. plus. Still had to add the typical 500-1,000 lb. increase in pin weight once the unit was loaded for the road. Along with this realworld pin weight increase, still gotta add in the weight of passengers, gear, and ~200 lbs. of hitch---it adds up very quick.

Yes, your pin weight may decrease with toys in the garage. However, depending on the weight of the toy(s) and how it's loaded in the toy hauler the decrease could be a few hundred pounds, minimal, or non-existent.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

Top of the line is Grand design momentum toy haulers. They are very heavy tho, so you'll need to watch payload. Middle of the road are the forest river toy haulers like the XLR thunderbolt. Most of them you can order with an Arctic package with insulated tanks and such.

I would go with a fifth wheel if you want a separate garage. I've pulled a long travel trailer and a fifth wheel is way better.

What are you hauling for toys? That is another thing to look at. How much room do you need for a garage? Weight in the garage also.

I'm not a fan of side ramps.

You're always having to prop the ramp up due unlevel grounds.