Weigh issues of garage as art studio

[thebluerider]

Hi there all you Toy Haulers!

I'm wanting to trade my 24' bumper pull for a 36-38' toy hauler 5th wheel, not for the toys, but for my art studio. And I'll be full timing it as I just sold my house. Based out of Georgetown, TX and West Yellowstone, MT....and everywhere in between. So I'll be traveling. Planning on towing with a one ton dually. Looking at Keystone Fuzion 325 about 38' or Grand Design's newest Momentum around 36'.

Some RV dealers have raised concerns about tow balance and drivability issues with no weight of a toy in the back. My art supplies aren't light, but do I really need to carry 1000 lbs of weight in the back so I don't overload my hitch?
And does the rear loft count, off the kitchen over the garage? or does it need to be all in the way back? Don't you sometimes travel with the garage empty?

I plan on taking stackable washer/dryer, paints, canvases, rolls of canvas, frames, photography equipment, paper, pastels, boards, several boxes of heavy art books, tables, easels, tripods, dog food, supplies to last 4 months in Yellowstone, 3 seasons of clothes....?

Love to hear your thoughts on this...thanks so much!

[deltabravo]

christopherglenn wrote:
XANTREX FREEDOM SW3012

I'm envious of your inverter! 🙂

[christopherglen]

For the last several thousand miles the toys in my hauler are the matchbox, nerf, and lego variety's. Just because the sticker in my garage says 2600 lbs, it doesn't mean any is required.

[cruz-in]

We too have a TH that is not used to hall "toys"...we just love the versatility of the "garage" and deck.

[trail-explorer]

Toy haulers aren't just for toys. This is going to work out well for you.

[trail-explorer]

thebluerider wrote:
Thanks, y'all, I appreciate....I pick up my Fusion 325 this week! so excited!!

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[thebluerider]

Thanks, y'all, I appreciate....I pick up my Fusion 325 this week! so excited!!

[Tiger02]

My thoughts are you're not going to have any issues at all. A 350/3500 dually will handle it either loaded or unloaded. I'm sure they are transported to the dealerships empty. If I wee you, and once loaded as you'll tow, I'd take it to some scales to get your your truck weighed. If able, use scales that allow you to weigh axles separately, so you can see how much is on your rear axle.

Sounds like you have a great plan though, and wish you happy travels.

v/r
Vince

[Oaklevel]

THs are designed to be towed empty or loaded. The pin weight will be more empty is the only concern but the right truck will be no issue. The pin weight will only vary a few hundred pounds. Most THs are designed to carry 2000-2500 lbs in the garage. A few can carry more. We have a TH & tow it empty or loaded depending on where we plan to camp. We tow it with a one ton duelly & tows about the same either way.