Toy hauler newbie

[motoxgirl419]

My family of 3 plus my dogs,are looking at a 2010 Heartland Cyclone Toy hauler. It's in great condition but missing the generator. They want an extra $5,000 for a brand new one plus installation. Does that seem about right? We have looked at other toy haulers locally and online and we keep going back to this one. Just wanting some opinions.

[motoxgirl419]

Thank you for the advice

[shagan77]

We have a 40' Cyclone with the built in 5500. It was a $5000 option. Yes, it's a little expensive, but you're not pulling a pop--up ultra-lite, we use ours all the time, on the road, boon docking, storage, etc. I wouldn't be without one. You'll love it. Simple, easy, quiet and plenty of power. Maintenance is a breeze, you change the oil, run it at least once a month for and hour or so, etc. you won't be sorry.

[srgt30]

$3600 online at rvpartsnation. I would definitely negotiate with dealer.

[nayther]

For what you're using the rig for you want the built in generator. I assume the trailer has a fuel station doesn't it? If so the gas tank is already in place and I would imagine the fuel line is run up to where the gennie goes. If no fuel tank then that could be why the high quote. I have the 5500 Onan in my trailer and it is very nice, quiet too.

[Dirtclods]

Wow...that's awesome your daughter is racing. (Negotiated with dealership) The internet is a wonderful thing now that you know what you want ask the dealership in writing or and email their out the door price then once you have this take the information and email all of your surrounding dealerships. Are you paying cash or using their financing? If you own a home you may want to think about an equity line of credit you can write it off. If you Not laughing at you own offer it's too high!

[motoxgirl419]

My daughter races Motocross so when we are at the race track we will need to use the generator. We have a 5500 portable one, but they are so loud and is a nuisance. Plus it will take up room. I just wanted to see what everyone thought before we negotiated with dealership. I don't want to get screwed in the deal just cuz we are new to owning a toyhauler. We have always had an enclosed trailer before. But we are also wanting to start camping more and we would use electric hook up then.

[cwill925]

Consider how often you need a generator in the toyhauler or for other uses. If you boondock much of the time, without hook-ups, a generator in the RV would be handy.
If most of your travel is to RV parks, you may want a portable unit that’s not mounted in the RV.

I may not get a generator in my next toyhauler. Our destinations are RV parks with full hook-ups. We’ve only used the generator once when dry camping on our farm. The Onan that is installed is more of a maintenance hassle than it’s worth, to me. I’ve needed a generator for other uses away from the RV. A portable set-up may be my next purchase.

[souraider]

Take a look at the various options. If your RV is wired for 50 amp you may want to look at the 5500.

Onan Generators

[motoxgirl419]

The sales guy did tell us that it is already wired for one.

[souraider]

My purchase invoice shows the Onan 4000 Microquiet costing $3300. I would also think that your toy hauler is prewired for a genset, so there would not be much to install.

[motoxgirl419]

I thought so too.

[coolbreeze01]

Sounds high to me. I'd talk to these folks first. http://www.wisesales.com/eg4000clat-honda-generator.html