[johnbryanpeters]

My April tour of the Appalachians got me to thinking about toy haulers. Setting up and breaking down a tent can get tiresome and cooking outside can become problematic due to weather. I'm starting to think about looking for a small (two person) toy hauler to pull behind the Express van. Does anyone have experience or recommendations to share?

 

[dan-o]

I use a 6' (W&H) x 14' CarMate trailer for work (with custom built-ins so its useless for fun).
A couple fold down beds and a side awning for cooling/hanging out would make a great toy-hauler.
Weighs around 1500# with a GWV of 7k; electric brakes, dual axle, rear and side doors etc.
Tows great, easy to toss around, would be useful for other things if you don't go nuts outfitting interior.

 

[Da Peach]

http://www.leesurelite.com/

These look pretty awesome. And setting up a decent tarp canopy should help with cooking. Of course, I've never used one, so I can't comment on the quality. Pretty neat idea, though.

 

[jimmydean]

A buddy used to have a small enclosed trailer we hauled to the woods. We would sleep in it when it was cold out and it worked awesome to haul 4 motos, gear bags, all sorts of crap plus it was WAY better than a tent in the colder months of riding/camping.

It was just a standard enclosed trailer we pimped out inside.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

It looks as though at least a few manufacturers are making small pre-pimped trailers - I'm trying to prevent myself from wandering into a dealer "just to look".

 

[jimmydean]

I think the one Izzy had was an 8x6 with a rear loading ramp/door and a regular side door. It worked out quite well, but the lady wants something nicer (with a couch).

 

[eric strt6]

I'm spoiled

Queen sized bed, AC, Furnace, Shower, Toilet, Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Freezer, 3 burner range and oven, Dinette that converts to a Full size bed

Park and you are camped

 

[jimmydean]

Jen and I have been thinking about this route because we could tow the boat as well. But if we can find a place near Hood River to leave a trailer, we might go that route instead.

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip>

Queen sized bed, AC, Furnace, Shower, Toilet, Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Freezer, 3 burner range and oven, Dinette that converts to a Full size bed

Park and you are camped

This word does not mean what you think it does.

 

[eric strt6]

This word does not mean what you think it does.

no it does not imply back country camping. it is a trail head base camp filled with cold beer out of the skeeters where you can comfortably get laid ( unless you are married then its just a place to sleep). I prefer it to staying in flea bag motel 6 enroute to my destination for play which might be a two-three day drive away.

 

[eric strt6]

one fly fishing trip I got off work after a 12 hour shift and drove until I was too exhausted to drive. Slept in a big pull out on the side of the road

my goal was to hike into lakes like this with my float tube for the next week or so.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

We were staying at campgrounds right at trailheads; the primary goal wasn't camping, it was riding, so I'm leaning towards Eric's end of the spectrum except want bikes to be inside, not outside. Since I would be towing with a cargo van, I guess the bike and baggage problem is solved by definition, so maybe I should just be thinking a small camping trailer, not a fold-up tent type, but something with more amenities.

 

[eric strt6]

not roughing it

 

[TreeSaw]

Toy hauler is nice, but quite a bit of "wasted" space. We have access to one and are currently looking at fiberglass campers....simple, effective, bikes in the truck (or hitch). We want...sleeps 4, toilet, minimum maintenance. The Scamp 16 (layout 4) is our idea. There are many 13" options that are nice "bang for your buck" too. They generally sleep 2-3.

 

[C.P.]

TAB trailers have piqued my interest, I saw a few at KT & at NEMBAFest, and was impressed with the amenities, and that they were pretty lightweight for their size. Even with their relatively lightweight build, they all come stock with electric brakes. http://tab-rv.com/

 

[eric strt6]

Perfect for JBP

 

[Jozz]

If you have the budget.

http://www.outsidevan.com/lopes.php

 

[ICEBALL585]

Seems legit.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Toy hauler is nice, but quite a bit of "wasted" space. We have access to one and are currently looking at fiberglass campers....simple, effective, bikes in the truck (or hitch). We want...sleeps 4, toilet, minimum maintenance. The Scamp 16 (layout 4) is our idea. There are many 13" options that are nice "bang for your buck" too. They generally sleep 2-3.

The 16/4 is real nice - don't even want to know what they go for...

 

[eric strt6]

The 16/4 is real nice - don't even want to know what they go for...

$12,500 for a clean 2009 model

http://www.fiberglass-rv-4sale.com/for-sale/2009-16-scamp-layout-4

 

[stevew]

Seems legit.

interesting take on a roof top tent.....wonder what the mileage is?

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

 

[Pesqueeb]

If you have the budget.

http://www.outsidevan.com/lopes.php

That's funny. Used to work right around the corner from that place.

 

[TreeSaw]

The 16/4 is real nice - don't even want to know what they go for...

$12,500 for a clean 2009 model

http://www.fiberglass-rv-4sale.com/for-sale/2009-16-scamp-layout-4

Yeah, we've been looking for a couple of months now and haven't found one close by in our price range...we are going to rush into it and will keep looking. The 13' is nice too and some of them sleep 3-4 and have bathroom options as well.