Gear Box toyhauler

[starkmr]

Anybody have any experience with these? They are rather pricey, but I'm going to end up living in it for a while. How is the build quality? I'm concerned about things like the electric bed in the cargo area being robustly built etc.



Thanks in advance.

 

[Proarc]

Have a 2004 Rageun Toy Hauler that has held up pretty good. Bad thing is, it's like another house to maintain. Always a screw coming loose or a bulb to change. Towed I 10 through Louisiana this summer, If that won't drop the cabinets nothing will. Open floor plan works well, I have even hauled an airplane with out the wings attached in mine.

 

[BDeMartile]

Take a look at warriormfg.com I have a 31' 5ver and its built well. Have towed about 25k and few problems none major.

 

[Bug Out]

Have heard very little good about them.

Check some of the Rv boards in toy hauling section.





http://www.trailerlife.com/cforum/index.cfm



http://www.rvamerica.com/





http://www.rv-coach.com/forums.html





Theres a lot more out there, but thats the ones I check most.





Good luck. .





Ed

 

[macdaddy]

Anybody have any experience with these? They are rather pricey, but I'm going to end up living in it for a while. How is the build quality? I'm concerned about things like the electric bed in the cargo area being robustly built etc.



Thanks in advance.

I just sold my 99 Terry Fleetwood toy box. Theres no doubt they throw these things together, not the best workmanship either, however all the appliances, generator, electrical, plumbing worked very well for 7 years.



I used the holy you know what out of it,and the only problems I had where with the chassis and tires. Fleetwood gives you the bare minimum when it comes to properly rated tires for a given load, and whimpy under rated axels.



Their marketing strategy is that the customer will load the hitch to 20+% total GVW there by lightening the load on the axels .



Don't even think about messing around with 15" tires and rims, get 16's with minimum "E" rated tires if you plan on hauling at max GVW.



I would consider Ragen or weekend warrior over any fleetwood product, they offer several models with adequate heavy hauling chassis designs.



Mac

 

[NVR FNSH]

If you're going to live in the trailer you might want to consider something with a separate garage and a slideout - generally more 'liveable' floorplans. Most toy box trailers are not designed as 4 season trailers, they're weekend trailers and the design/quality is evident.



Brian

 

[starkmr]

Good info guys, keep it coming!!!



I have already decided that I need a wall between the living area and the garage so I don't have to unload every night. I'm sure you get some smell even so.

 

[Bug Out]

Lived in my first TH for 9 mo's

I had a Sandpiper sport S37SP I bought to live in after my divorce until i could get a house etc. . It worked out real nice.



Kept the Harley in the garage and some tools etc.



One major point was the garage wall.



In fact if i was single again, I'd do it again. Cheap rent, cheap house payments and you can get up and go when you feel like it.

 

[KBalzuweit]

Jayco just came out with a new toyhauler line called Recon. I have been hauling trailers for over 3 years and I will say unless you go into the very high end stuff, Jayco is a good product for the money.

 

[Troubleshooter]

starkmr:



Recommend that you take a look at one of the toyhaulers built by Crossroads RV: http://www.crossroadsrv.com/



Not quite clear on whether you want a TT or 5'er, but they make both, at various price points. I picked up a CrossForce about a month ago (5th wheel) and have found it to be quite well-built. Have put close to 3000 miles on it and only minor issues thus far, all taken care of under the warranty. They also have a longer-than-normal warranty compared to other manufacturers.



As I recall, the Zinger CrossFire is their entry-level TT, while the CrossForce and the Cross Terrain are both better-equipped (= "more costly") 5'ers. Various garage sizes and configurations. Mine has a vapor-barrier door which has been effective to date, within limitations of the design (e. g. , when you hold the door open too long, vapors do enter the main living area).



Regards,

 

[starkmr]

Appreciate the info guys. I am looking for a 5th wheel.