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Title: Toy Haulers
Post by: baker5150 on January 02, 2020, 07:50:18 AM: I'm in the market for a Toy Hauler, and I'm looking to get some opinions.

It'll be a fifth wheel, and I want a separate garage. I don't need a massive house on wheels, just large enough for a couple bikes.

I also want quality, I'm a buy once type of guy.

I have owned a few bumper tow trailers, and tow a goose neck and 5er regularl for work and play. I know which Bumper tow brands are best, but the toy hauler world is new to me.
I've toured a few, and will hit the shows to tour some more over the next month or so.

So any help would be great.
Title: Re: Toy Haulers
Post by: birddogdad on January 02, 2020, 09:25:24 AM: pm sent
Title: Re: Toy Haulers
Post by: lastmk8 on January 02, 2020, 10:47:26 AM: birddogdad, that is a massive house on wheels... all six of them!!! But it sure is purdy…!!!
Title: Re: Toy Haulers
Post by: Buckmark on January 02, 2020, 11:26:55 AM: Not sure of your budget but being a buy once kind of guy check out the Grand Design models
https://www.granddesignrv.com/

My brother in law bought one recently and after seeing it, my wife and i have been looking at them. Some of the nicest rigs i have been in and inspected.
Title: Re: Toy Haulers
Post by: birddogdad on January 02, 2020, 11:31:07 AM: yea i am looking to trade up the titanic to a super C with a big cummins myself.... travel the country with it!!
Title: Re: Toy Haulers
Post by: baker5150 on January 02, 2020, 12:24:01 PM: Quote from: Buckmark on January 02, 2020, 11:26:55 AM
Not sure of your budget but being a buy once kind of guy check out the Grand Design models
https://www.granddesignrv.com/

My brother in law bought one recently and after seeing it, my wife and i have been looking at them. Some of the nicest rigs i have been in and inspected.

Yeah the Momentum’s are one on the list to look at. They get great reviews
Title: Re: Toy Haulers
Post by: deerlick on January 02, 2020, 01:34:13 PM: I have to friends with one year old grand momentum's that have both spent half their life in getting repairs. seem to be just as crappy quality as the rest of them. I don't think there is a rv that is a buy once cry once. they just don't last.
Title: Re: Toy Haulers
Post by: baker5150 on January 02, 2020, 03:22:35 PM: Quote from: deerlick on January 02, 2020, 01:34:13 PM
I have to friends with one year old grand momentum's that have both spent half their life in getting repairs. seem to be just as crappy quality as the rest of them. I don't think there is a rv that is a buy once cry once. they just don't last.

Do you know which type of repairs?

Most GD reviews I’ve seen that have had issues have been with apppliances. Mostly the fridge.
Title: Re: Toy Haulers
Post by: deerlick on January 02, 2020, 06:22:20 PM: Lots of water leak issues one they couldn't figure out at the repair facility and had to be repaired elsewhere and fight over payment. Lots of fit and finish repairs right away on trim windows alignment of doors, tables. When looking for their leak the trailer was taken apart extensively and they were able to see how poorly all the fancy self leveling, appliance, lighting etc wiring is looks like a bargain trailer under all the fancy coverings. But hey i dont mind the heated massaging recliners and big screen tv after a hard day playing, when its at camp not the repair shop.
Title: Re: Toy Haulers
Post by: follow maggie on January 03, 2020, 07:17:12 PM: If you’re on the south end, the tacoma dome rv show is in two weeks. It’s a good place to get ideas on what you like and don’t like.
Title: Re: Toy Haulers
Post by: baker5150 on January 03, 2020, 10:11:16 PM: Quote from: follow maggie on January 03, 2020, 07:17:12 PM
If you’re on the south end, the tacoma dome rv show is in two weeks. It’s a good place to get ideas on what you like and don’t like.

The wife and I will be there. That and the Seattle show.

And probably the boat show too. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Toy Haulers
Post by: KB88 on January 04, 2020, 08:26:14 AM: I’d like to hit the Tacoma show with my wife. I’m looking for a small-med toy hauler bumper pull. Big enough for bikes or 4wheeler or my beaver tail/Jon boats
Title: Re: Toy Haulers
Post by: follow maggie on January 04, 2020, 10:34:42 AM: Quote from: baker5150 on January 03, 2020, 10:11:16 PM
Quote from: follow maggie on January 03, 2020, 07:17:12 PM
If you’re on the south end, the tacoma dome rv show is in two weeks. It’s a good place to get ideas on what you like and don’t like.

The wife and I will be there. That and the Seattle show.

And probably the boat show too. :chuckle:

Me too. The rv show & sportsmans Show are some of my favorite things in the winter.