Towing Work and Play 18EC
Strongly considering getting one of these, a new 2016 model. I have a 3/4 ton Ram 2500 diesel that's been towing my 32' 5th wheel around for the past few years. Considering the down sizing for a multitude of reasons. Is a weight distribution/sway hitch still going to be needed on a smaller toy hauler like that?
Happijac beds in garage not lowering
SO I thought I would post this in case anyone has the same issue with their beds in the back of a toy hauler. I brought my trailer out of storage this past weekend. I am going camping this weekend so Ive been going through it getting everything ready. I went to lower the beds in the back and fond they wouldn't come down. They would raise up and finally got to the point where they wouldn't move at all as the upper bunk hit the limiting switch. I found instructions on their website of things to check. I tested the switch and lower limit switch. Both worked as they should. Obviously it had power as the bunks did move up. I finally reached up and released the brake so the beds came down. I hit the switch again and now the bunks wouldn't go up or down. Tracked down the fuse and it was blown. SO I replaced the fuse and was back to the beds going up but not down. I checked the connections at the module and motor and they looked ok. Put everything back together and won't go down. I grabbed a phone cable to test the connection between the switch and module and still no change. I then decided to unplug the limiting switches and no it wouldn't move. Plug them back in and found the wires have to be a closed circuit for the bed to move. So I jumped the one set of terminals and bed moved up. I then jumped the terminals on the other set and the bed moved down. Ok maybe the wires between the module and lower switch were bad. I cut off the connector and joined the wires then plugged it into the module therefore bypassing the witch and wiring. Bed wouldn't drop down again. It turns out that the little crappy connector that plugs into the module was the issue. If I just join the the terminals together the bed now works just fine as it did before. I will now make a proper pigtail at work and get rid of that junk they use. Simple fix.
Adding a Toy Hauler Extension
I am thinking about putting a toy hauler extension on my enclosed car trailer and am curious if anyone has done this to their toy hauler and what they like or dislike about it. Also, I'm curious what others think of this even if they have no experience using it. I don't know how to do a clicky, but it is, toyhaulerextensions.com
Complete List of Toy Haulers
Here is Complete List of Toy Haulers. If you find a toy hauler not list or that has been dropped please let me know. Thank you to all the members for the updates and links. (10/11/2015) Toy Hauler Trailer & Fifth Wheel Models --Independent RV Manufacturers Arizona Dune Sport: Firestorm Carson Trailer: Fun Runner, Rebel, Titan Echo RV: Bandit Hauler Eclipse RV: Attitude, Stellar, Iconic EverGreen Amped, Reactor & Tesla Extreme Warrior Wide Boyd, Superlite, Flagship 5th, Extra-Lite and Luxury 5th (Mark Warmoth's Co.) Genesis Supreme RV: Toy Hauler (formerly MPV/ThorCA) Grand Design RV: Momentum Gulf Stream RV: Track & Trail and Wide Open Lance Toy Haulers Livin' Lite RV: QuickSilver VRV, Axxess and Polaris Mirage: Balboa New Horizon: MotoMover Northwood RV: Desert Fox Pacific Coachworks Blaze'n, Powerlite, Rage'n and Sandsport Play-Mor RV: Sport LX Riverside RV: 826 and 827 Toy Hauler The RV Factory: Weekend Warrior (not affiliated with Mark Warmoth) Winnebago Industries: Scorpion & Spyder --Forest River Inc. Flagstaff & Rockwood RV: Sports (front deck popup) Coachmen RV: Freedom Express Forest River RV Brand: Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wolf Pack & Wolf Pup. Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth & Vengence Work and Play & W&P Catalyst, XLR Hyperlite, Nitro & Thunderbolt Palomino: Columbus, Pump and Revelation Prime Time RV: Crusader Lite and Spartan --Jayco RV Highland Ridge RV: Highlander (part of the Jayco family) Jayco RV: Octane Super Lite, Octane, Seismic Wave and Seismic Starcraft: AR-One & AR-One Maxx --Thor Industries Cruiser RV: Stryker CrossRoads RV: Altitude, Elevation & Z-1 DRV Luxury Suite: Full House Dutchmen RV: Razorback, Rubicon & Voltage Heartland RV: Cyclone, Road Warrior, Edge & Torque Keystone RV: Carbon, Cougar, Impact, Outback, Fuzion & Raptor KZ RV: MXT, Spree, Sportsmen & Venom Outlaw Toy Hauler Motorhome: Class A and Class C Outlaws Venture RV: SportTrek
Need Toy Hauler with 15' garage or more, What to look for?
Looking to purchase a toy hauler but need more garage space than I have been able to find. Not very familiar with all the different brands. Can someone give me some ideas of what company offers a larger garage area? Tow vehicle is new Ford dually so "size doesn't matter"...purchased a custom dune sport toyhauler
We purchased a custom dune sport toyhauler. received it in early oct, sadly only had time for one trip. this is the only company that i know of that actually allows one to draw your own floor plan, down to the floor tie downs. this floor plan is my design, specifically for i and my wifes use. to haul our sand rail to the sand dunes, with the occasional camping trip. clearly this floor plan isn't for everyone as no one design fits the majority. we had some requirements and #1 on the list was nothing over 32' on the bumper. i had a 35' in the past and that was horrible to tow in the wind and 95% of the time the wind is blowing as i usually cross three state lines to either sand dunes i visit. nothing on the market under 32' even that has a true 14' of cargo and 4k lbs plus ccc. my sand rail is 13'2" oal , 80" track width front, 92" track width rear. 1960 lbs wet. i wanted 14' of cargo length as wide as possible. informed the salesmen it would be impossible to back it in so min 20% tw preferred. they can only do what they can do as they order there frames from lippert as most do. as they are custom units i had to ask i opted for 16" black steel rims with salun 235-85x16 G range ( 14 ply) tires. they installed an H frame with two tire winches bolted to it for the spare tire carrier. its under the frame up against the back door. there is room to move it close to the nose. which i will do as it's tongue lite with my 2k lb sand rail pulled in. i added a 46lb v shaped steel tool box to the nose with my 120 lbs of tools. i have not weighed the wheels but aprrx 200lbs in tires, steel framed carrier and tire winches. that has to go upfront as well. we were so tongue lite for our maiden voyage that the sway ( in a dead side wind) moved my f350 drw diesel side to side. i stopped, moved the two spares to the bed of my truck and my 120lbs of tools up against the bed on the floor. took 85% of that sway out immediately. empty it tows exceptionally well. my aftermarket hitch is rated for 2200 lbs tw so the additional weight it not/will not be an issue. 30' oal with 26' floor 12'6" tall to ac (personaly verified) 7200 lbs/1200 tw side patio with railings true 8' tall 3k lbs rated ramp door 1000 lumen lights on all 4 sides reversible sofa couch bed on hapijac bed lift ( a must have for us) ceiling mount tv that directly faces the couch 12v dometic fridge - we personally will never go back to lp after having this convection microwave oven 2 burner flush mount lp cook top turned sideways as we don't use it corian counter tops with under mount sink porcelin toilet 2- 13,500 non ducted attwood air command-amazing how quiet they are! 100 gal fresh 50 gal black/grey his/her wards 3' flip up corian counter top with no base cabinet for cargo width 12 volt blu ray player i purchased and shipped 3 in one winnegaurd omni 360 plus i sent ( one hole vs 3 in roof) 3 dual channel speaker systems i sent as well solar prep, pre wired to roof and batt with 30 amp controller $179 7k lb axles for 16" wheel and bigger brakes, 6600lb ccc 3500 lb winch mounted in the base under the fridge $550 10 gal electric/lp water heater a number of other options. $26k base price , $44k final price they do offer stick and tin or aluminum and fiber glass or a combo of both. i opted for stick and tin for the batt insulation, with a fiber glass nose. i did so as sound deadening is more important for us. i owned an aluminum walled toyahuler and it had horrible sound deadening. we do not winter camp, the dunes are 24/7 and loud. this is the reason for 2- ac units in a 26' box. the bedroom is 6'4" deep x 8' wide, with its own ac....aka the meat locker res queen mattress as well. def quiet inside so perfect for the two of us. very comfortable inside the toyhauler. i do understand that turning the rear deck into a patio is cheaper/lighter weight then a side patio. we do not like raising and lowering a bed and/or couches to use it. we do use the patio and really enjoy it. we had a rear patio on the last toyhauler and used it on every trip. didn't want any sofa/dinettes on the side walls for full width use. the rev sofa bed on the hapijac is perfect. didn't want any slide outs, yes they do add a lot of room but can become headaches as well. they do offer slide outs as well. the salesman was very helpful and accommodating during the design process. i was and still am impressed we got all this in 26' of floor. that's all i care to say on that subject, thus far. in the pics, the fiberglass skins/doors are not white, they just look diff with the direction of the sun. if anyone else has purchased a dune sport toyhauler or has any comments/experiences..... feel free to voice your opinions. seriously, good and/or bad are welcome.the electrician did an amazing job, cleanest wiring/routing job i have ever seen. the plumber as well from what i can see. i can honestly say that i believe this company has great potential.
New To Whole RV Life, Looking For Info & Recommendations
I need to buy "all the things!" I have little 4 cylinder minivan and CRV, so will be selling my minivan to purchase some type of truck. I have dreams of taking mountain bikes, kayaks, and ATVs, and just living a nomad life for several months a year. Job is 100% remote, but requires a large-ish desk (2 large monitors), and will need to get a good internet provider (likely satellite). But for a 5th wheel/toy hauler, I have NO concept of the type of truck I will need. When I look at new Ford Superduties, the price has me gnashing my teeth. 1) What are your recommendations for a reliable used truck for hauling a 5th wheel/toy hauler over mountain passes, through death valley, etc. Last thing I want is to over heat/break down/lose breaks, etc. I am not very mechanically inclined, but willing to learn. 2) Are there any brands of 5th wheels/toy haulers I should avoid due to quality issues, or finding mechanics and/or parts issues?