serving justice Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I need advice on which Toy Hauler works the best for a lot of traveling, torn between a couple of Brands and I see several cowboys have them at big shoots. Love input Serving Justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Some more detail would be nice. Enclosed or open? Weight/size of your 'toy', etc. LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 how big is your truck?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I have a 39 foot Nextel built by Holiday Rambler - Garage model I love it and it gets plenty of use, I pull it with a Dodge 3500 diesel The only problem I have is low speed towing - my transmission gets hot I was researching a new rig - thinking of downsizing a bit. Major issue to think of is tire, wheel and axel size. I tend to run faster than I should and blow more tires than I like My next rig will run with 16 inch wheels and the biggest axels I can get Coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serving justice Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Some more detail would be nice. Enclosed or open? Weight/size of your 'toy', etc. LG I have a new UTV Can AM Commander 6 feet tall - to put in the back - so Im looking at the 40 length like the Voltage or Road Warrior, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasatch Lawman Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 If looking for one with a garage, go for one with a 14' garage model. I have a one with a 12' garage and my Kawasaki Teryx take up it all. The two extra feet would be great. Wasatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancho Roy Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Slow Speed Transmission Heat........... I had this issue with my Dodge diesel 2500 towing a 10,000 trailer. Until I figured out that if the transmision isn';t locked, it will overheat. Use the "Two/Haul" mode and it will lock the torque converter at lower speeds and keep everything nice and cool. BTW, I have a Truck Camper now and will be getting a Toy Hauler in the spring. Looking for a less than 20'; model. Single axle if possible. Haul the motorcycle and use the garage space to set up a nice gun cleaning station when the bike isn't occupying the space....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 A couple of things to think on , IMO it should be a Tandem axle , plus you should have bearing buddys , installed , to ease maintance BRAKES , are more inportant , than most folks think , if you can NOT , STOP it , ugly things will happen CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 in the 40' range a tri axle is the way to go, more braking, and less weight on each tire and axle, remember too, don't jack knife it if you don't have too. no shackle type springs either. also go with a better pin system for the fifth wheel, takes a lot of the shock out of the trailer.... if your truck doesn't have the trailer brake factory installed go with the Max-Brake, best I've ever used!!! more money but when you need to stop, priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 in the 40' range a tri axle is the way to go, more braking, and less weight on each tire and axle, remember too, don't jack knife it if you don't have too. no shackle type springs either. also go with a better pin system for the fifth wheel, takes a lot of the shock out of the trailer.... if your truck doesn't have the trailer brake factory installed go with the Max-Brake, best I've ever used!!! more money but when you need to stop, priceless. Many states require you to upgrade you d'lic for anything more than 4 axles. LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serving justice Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 great advice - from everybody - much to think about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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