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Re: ATC 25 ft toy hauler w front bedroom
sgip2000 wrote: I pull a Coleman 25' 250TQ with a 1995 F250 7.5L without issue. My trailer has a similar floorplan. I had the same dilemma. 25' is longer than I wanted, but not terrible. Thanks. I love my 96 F250 7.5L! Been fortunate to be able to store it indoors since new, primarily highway driving and still low miles with only 75k on the clock, with no maintenance issues. What’s your trailer weigh? I don’t have any issues towing on the plaines, but not as confident with the mountains which is one of the areas we want to camp the most.649Views0likes0CommentsRe: ATC 25 ft toy hauler w front bedroom
Agree, I also found some info on horse trailers where corrosion was occurring due to moisture trapped beneath rubber pads on the aluminum decking for an extended period of time. I just pulled the trigger on a 25’ and did not include the insulation. hvac - thank you for for your posts and replies. It’s helpful to hear from an owner!572Views0likes0CommentsRe: ATC 25 ft toy hauler w front bedroom
jkbeaudoin wrote: hvac wrote: All glass widows. Metal roof. Genny in front. Quality of cabinet's and no sharp edges and doors.Ramp strength, Fit and finish. ATC is in this for the long haul. Living lite?? Its still a no wood offering however and that separates it from the pack. 13k is a lot of money. Big decision. Resale value?? I do like the generator location on the ATC better. Also the cabinet strength, location, and abundance. Livin' Lite is either going to stop building aluminum frames, or stop building Quicksilver altogether this year (depending on who you ask), but the vast network of dealers will still service them in the future. Much of the $13k difference in price is the list of options, and the shipping. They want $3500 to ship it to Oregon, but I could go pick it up for less than 1/2 of that. They also want $7750 for the Onan 5.5kw generator. I can find the same generator brand new online for 1/2 of that. How difficult is it to install? I don't think it would cost $3000-3500 just for installation. The "airline track recessed floor" tie down option is $690, but Quicksilver doesn't even have that. If I take some of that stuff out, and also just have standard white or black paint, the prices of Quicksilver and ATC are much closer. I keep wondering about resale value also. Is there a strong enough demand for the ATC that you can sell one easily after 5-10 years? Are there enough buyers willing to pay the extra for the lightweight, no rust, no rot option? I know I am. I would buy a used one right now if I could find one, but there are none I can locate in the country. That makes me think it would be easy to sell later, but it probably depends on what's available in the market when you try to sell. I know the majority of buyers want the plush amenities in a wood built TH more than the durability of aluminum, or else there would be more companies building the aluminum. It's true that I have a big decision. Right now I'm about worn out from doing research for the last several months. I’m with you on the “worn out from research” on these things. They are no doubt very nice trailers but the cost is crazy high! I’ve been researching them for months also, and no matter how I try to work the options for a relatively small travel trailer they cost more than my first house! For the money they want, one could almost buy two wood built units and use the second for spare parts. The dealers don’t seem interested in entertaining an offer below their listings, but watching inventory nationwide they don’t seem to be flying off the lots either. I’ve previously owned much less expensive trailers and was able to get quite a few good years of use from them with a little TLC, and had no trouble selling them. Probably going to do that again and save some $$$$$!375Views0likes0CommentsRe: ATC 25 ft toy hauler w front bedroom
LowRyter wrote: You can get a roll on champion generator for a few 100 $$. You'll only need it to run the air or charge the batteries. Just roll it out when you roll out the bike. Keep a gas can in the truck bed. you might appreciate a front bedroom when on the road and you want to overnight it without unloading. The Ford has a good reputation. it should pull a light weight 25 footer. I have a lightweight 5th wheel, not sure if they make them anymore. But it's easy to hitch and pull. Has a front bedroom. Thanks. I previously pulled a 24 ft Prowler travel trailer with this truck and seemed to handle it fairly well. Struggling with the idea of an extra $7k for a front bedroom, but also want to be able to sleep in the trailer with the bike inside on occasion and not sure about climbing into the Happi Jac bed over the bike! Seems a 20 ft would easier to pull and maneuver, and better fuel mileage? Without the bedroom and genny I can save $13k!376Views0likes0CommentsRe: ATC 25 ft toy hauler w front bedroom
hvac wrote: We use ours as travel trailer, the genny is used frequently at Casino parking lots, rest areas etc. It bridges a gap that motorhomes offer by having a self contained aux power with over 30 gallons of fuel. The refueling station, we never use it and I worry about the pump. I don't think you can order a propane genny. Sounds like the genny’s probably the best way to go. I was considering a portable genny, but that wouldn’t work the best for the situations you describe. What do you pull your 28 with?379Views0likes0CommentsATC 25 ft toy hauler w front bedroom
Anyone have an ATC 25 ft toy hauler with front bedroom? Seriously considering one to haul my Harley Road King. Wanting to buy shortest trailer possible, but having reservations about a 20 ft with Happi-Jac bed sleeping over the bike. Also can’t decide if the generator/fueling station is worth the $7750? Will be towing with a low mileage 1996 Ford 7.3 diesel 3/4 ton 4 WD. Any words of wisdom from experienced users?18KViews0likes50Comments
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