Buying the Right Toy Hauler

Traveling with your loved ones makes a more exciting experience when you have toys like ATVs, motorcycles, jet skis, kayaks, and golf carts to explore new areas. However, you'll need to figure out how to transport these vehicles with you while traveling. Stop by Rte. 125 RV & Marine in Rochester, New Hampshire, to browse our inventory of toy haulers and other RVs for sale. 

How Will You Be Camping?

Toy haulers are large, and you won't be able to camp in some areas because of the size of this camper. You need to ensure your campsite is large enough to accommodate your trailer. Consider how many people you will have sleeping in the camper and the number of bathrooms. 

Your Towing Capabilities

Depending on your current tow vehicle, you may need to buy or rent a powerful truck to tow a toy hauler successfully. Before deciding what truck you'll need, you should first understand the weight. The unloaded vehicle weight rating is the weight of the trailer itself without any of your belongings. The gross vehicle weight rating is how much weight the trailer can handle. Next, you must determine the weight of your toys, passengers, and other cargo you'll be taking. 

To find your weight limit with a toy hauler, you can subtract the unloaded vehicle weight rating from the gross weight rating. You may need to purchase a heavy-duty truck. A gasoline engine is fine if you want to haul your trailer over light distances or infrequently. However, a diesel engine is better if you plan to do a lot of towing or go over long distances. 

Measurements and Purpose of Toy Haulers

The average width of a toy hauler is seven to eight feet wide. Most toy haulers average between ten and fourteen feet long, but some can be up to twenty feet. The purpose of a toy hauler is to haul equipment, and when the equipment is unloaded, it provides living space. 

If you only plan to go camping in warmer months, you don't have to worry about heating and insulation. However, if you want to go camping all year long or want to live in the camper full time, you'll need to consider an all-season toy hauler. 

With this information, you can make a better-informed decision of what travel trailer you want to buy and whether or not you need to purchase a heavy-duty truck. Contact us at Rte. 125 RV & Marine for more information on toy haulers, or to see what we’ve got in stock. We proudly serve the people of Massachusetts and Maine—let us serve you today!