toy haulers - Lateral-g Forums

**WSSix** · #1 02-14-2011, 07:19 PM

I know nothing about them but am looking for info on them because I may decide to buy one and live in it. I know that sounds odd but it may work out to be cheaper that way than renting or purchasing a house. The only reason I'm considering a toy hauler versus just a camper is so I can put a motorcycle in the back and have a place to remove my grungy work clothes. I'm looking for insight into owning one and living in one. Opinions are also welcome. At this point, I have a lot of time on my hands and no place to call home. I figure why not consider it but as mentioned, I know nothing about them.

Questions I can think of off the top of my head though are

How well do they hold their value? I'll take good care of it because that's the way I am.

Do I have to have a dually to tow one properly or can a standard 3500 or 2500 handle the trailer?

I like the idea of that much weight being pulled as a fifth wheel best but how are the smaller bumper pull trailers at being towed?

How's the insulation? Pampa sees single digit temps during the winter and lots of wind at times.

How crazy do you think I am for considering this, lol?

Dodge 5.9 or Chevy Duramax both pre-ULSD?

Thanks

awr68 · #2 02-15-2011, 03:35 PM

You will want a 5er that is well over 30' for sure! And it better have slide outs...probably 3! Trailers can get crampted pretty easily. Sounds like you want one with a seperate garage in the back...those are pretty long trailers....and pricey!

Where do you plan on parking it? All the places I camp have a 30 day max.

**WSSix** · #3 02-17-2011, 05:07 PM

Thanks guys. I actually don't need or really want a lot of room to live in. I have very little stuff and prefer to live well below my means. My future garage doesn't fit into that category though, lol.

I figure I can find a nice used toy hauler for $20k that could suit my needs. Does that sound crazy?

Tony, there's a place where you can park it and pay rent basically. Pampa is an oil town. A lot of oil people live in 5th wheel trailers because they live far from their family and homes. They follow the boom and bust cycle of the industry.