Pulling a toyhauler behind your truck camper?

[Threebigfords]

So, the wife and I were talking retirement the other day, and we started discussing our ultimate getaway setup.

After a bit of discussion, I sort of settled on a 30 ish ft toyhauler and a 9 or 10 ft truck camper....at the same time.

Seems it would give us the best of both worlds when traveling. We'd have a comfortable home base that we could park in a place with full hookups if desired. From there we could take off on multi-day treks to the more remote areas with the truck camper. The toyhauler is also better suited for longer boondocking locations with the larger tanks and built in genny.

I've owned both types of these RV's and they each have their own benefits. I've never hauled them both at the same time though, and was wondering if anyone here has or does currently?

I've run the numbers and am confident the truck is fully capable of handling the load. Just would like to hear from anyone who's done this as to the unforseen pro's and/or con's.

[WNYBob]

That rig will take a serious HD hitch, check out a SuperHitch & SuperTruss.

[SidecarFlip]

Maybe Bedlam will chime in. He pulls a house behind his TC.... Me, I don't have the wallet for that stuff and if I did, I think I'd invest the money and enjoy the dividends.

I'm perfectly content pulling my single axle trailer with the quads in the back.

[FireGuard]

One downside is that I could see the requirement to pay for 2 separate camp sites.

[FireGuard]

I’ve also had both and that would give you many options.
I would say go with an 8’ camper or pop up, but with your 450 I think you’re good with a 9-10’ TC.
The biggest consideration will be the heavy tongue weight on TH. (1000-2000lbs)
Get the appropriate hitch on the truck and you’ll be good to go.
You may find out that you won’t need a house any longer. LOL

[KD4UPL]

I'm sure you could do it. You certainly have the F450 to handle it.
But, have you taken a good look at some of the newer triple slide truck campers. Some of these things are very impressive: islands in the kitchens, theater seating, electric fireplaces, etc. Maybe your wife would be happy in one of those.

[Threebigfords]

She's not going to be comfortable spending long periods of time in even the biggest truck camper.

I'm not going to be comfortable being limited to only those places I can get to with a 30' bumper pull behind me.

Having both seems to solve those problems.

But does it create more?

[Threebigfords]

Better not be any kids....they better be off living their own lives!! This retirement plan is a few years out yet, but thought we might try out the setup on a few vacations and at some recreational property we own until then.

We will probably have a dog, but don't currently.

[maddog348]

Oh My! Just you & wife or kids & critters too??