5th wheel toy hauler

TORK-STIK · 08-09-2008, 08:09 PM

anyone on here have an opinion on who makes a great fifth wheel toy hauler that is affordable and nice inside? if it is new, what can you get for under 50,000 dollars? and if its used what are some things to watch out for, problem items etc. any help appriciated.......

TORK-STIK · 08-09-2008, 08:40 PM

Any One Home ???

Cali_Cummins · 08-09-2008, 08:50 PM

Make sure that you get one with a frame that won't bend. Also if you plan on dry camping alot get fiberglass gel coat sides and a back drop door that supports at least 1000ibs. Also include large capacity tanks so you can stay for at least three days.

TORK-STIK · 08-10-2008, 10:12 AM

Is There Any One Else To Help Out ???

liftman · 08-10-2008, 03:11 PM

What have you looked at? I have a Weekend Warrior. It is a great coach but they are going out of buisness. Ragen is a good one too but Weekend Warrior is taking them with them since they own Ragen now. I have some freinds that own Gear Box's and they are really happy with them aswell. I have one friend that just got an Inferno by KZ. Really really really nice coach, very heavy and may be out of your price range but who knows with the way the market is right now you can probably swing some killer deals.

luckyhat12 · 08-10-2008, 04:01 PM

I live in a Heartland Cyclone. I have to say that the 2006 and 2007 models were put together better in my opinion that the new ones. I got mine for around 43k and it is a 3795. 12ft garage and 2 slide outs. I went with the 2 slides because I wanted to be able to stay in it even with the slides in. That way when I am traveling I can stop and get to the fridge and stove without opening the slides. I got most of the upgrades done on mine at the factory too. Gelcoat, electric awning, slide out awnings, second AC, extra cabinet extension.

I like the Keystone Raptor 3612 too. They didn't have washer and dryer hook ups when I looked at them but they do now.

I don't know how tall you are but just so you know, they are going to a more streamlined end cap on the front on most models that made it where I hit my head on the ceiling before I got to the closet. I couldn't handle that so I had to be selective on what model I got.

beretzs · 11-17-2008, 03:56 AM

I have a 2007 Keystone Raptor 3814SS and it has a 14ft garage. It is a triple axle trailer, with one large slideout. Overall, I have had it for over a year now and haven't had any troubles with it other than self inflicted damage. I think the Keystones are a nice coach, but with any of them you need to look them over and make sure the little stuff is up to specs! Little screws that hold stuff together seem to be always working their way out. I paid 45K out the door with a hitch and a Sidewinder installed. Check out RV Outlet USA: Toy Haulers, 5th Wheels, Travel Trailers from Heartland, Forest River, Keystone & More

***Ram3500Dually*** · 11-17-2008, 09:48 AM

Mine was built in 2001, the first year Forest River came out with the toybox. I ordered an extra 100 gallons of water, Onan 4K propane generator, solar panel on the roof and complete heated tanks for winter camping. It was pricey at $70K back then but well worth the money.

**areilius** · 11-17-2008, 09:54 AM

I looked at the jayco recon and thought it was a nice hauler. When i looked at it there was a raptor sitting right next to it. There seemed to be alot more attention to detail in the recon vs. the raptor. Not saying the raptor isnt a good trailer just some little things i liked better about the jayco. the next level by holiday rambler is nice one as well.

***Dreadnaught*** · 11-17-2008, 09:59 AM

we have an old dutchman trailer (32ft) that we haul around with a 20 ft flatbed with all the toys on it. it works out great cus you can camp at say a campground near your destination, drop both trailers then just hook to the flatbed to haul the toys around.

Quadman · 11-17-2008, 10:07 AM

You can get any nice toyhauler for under 50K now days. I have had many toyhaulers and all my freinds have them as well. My buddy worked at my local dealer and got me good deals on all of mine. The best i have had so far was an Atitude by eclipse. It is very tough and trouble free. I always go for the aluminum skin over the glass. The glass sides take a little more care and it adds about 1500 pounds to the rig.

MadMav · 11-17-2008, 10:25 PM

I have a 2008 Winners Circle. 15500lbs gross, 39'10" long, 12ft garage, dual slide...etc, etc. Made by Dutchman "Great quality for the price"! Picked it up new for $32500. There are deals to be had, and you can pretty much take your pick of almost any toy hauler for under $50K. Take a look at rv.net forums in the toy hauler section. Lots of answers there.

Mav

08-09-2008, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
TORK-STIK Second Most Important Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: STOUGHTON,WI Posts: 753 Thanks: 25 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews TORK-STIK's Truck Pics	5th wheel toy hauler anyone on here have an opinion on who makes a great fifth wheel toy hauler that is affordable and nice inside? if it is new, what can you get for under 50,000 dollars? and if its used what are some things to watch out for, problem items etc. any help appriciated....... __________________ 2007.5 6.7L some bad parts fell off and some good parts are on, Thanks to Walley at FTE DIESEL. S&B H&S BFG MHP B&G FLO-PRO AMSOIL EDGE RECON GENOS-GARAGE TRUXEDO FABIC ECLIPSE-TINTING FASTCANUCK HELL-BENT-STEEL BILSTEIN and ROLLIN COAL

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TORK-STIK Second Most Important Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: STOUGHTON,WI Posts: 753 Thanks: 25 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews TORK-STIK's Truck Pics	Any One Home ??? __________________ 2007.5 6.7L some bad parts fell off and some good parts are on, Thanks to Walley at FTE DIESEL. S&B H&S BFG MHP B&G FLO-PRO AMSOIL EDGE RECON GENOS-GARAGE TRUXEDO FABIC ECLIPSE-TINTING FASTCANUCK HELL-BENT-STEEL BILSTEIN and ROLLIN COAL

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TORK-STIK Second Most Important Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: STOUGHTON,WI Posts: 753 Thanks: 25 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews TORK-STIK's Truck Pics	Is There Any One Else To Help Out ??? __________________ 2007.5 6.7L some bad parts fell off and some good parts are on, Thanks to Walley at FTE DIESEL. S&B H&S BFG MHP B&G FLO-PRO AMSOIL EDGE RECON GENOS-GARAGE TRUXEDO FABIC ECLIPSE-TINTING FASTCANUCK HELL-BENT-STEEL BILSTEIN and ROLLIN COAL

08-10-2008, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
liftman Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews liftman's Truck Pics	What have you looked at? I have a Weekend Warrior. It is a great coach but they are going out of buisness. Ragen is a good one too but Weekend Warrior is taking them with them since they own Ragen now. I have some freinds that own Gear Box's and they are really happy with them aswell. I have one friend that just got an Inferno by KZ. Really really really nice coach, very heavy and may be out of your price range but who knows with the way the market is right now you can probably swing some killer deals. __________________ 04.5 6 spd dually 4x4

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luckyhat12 Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somewhere between AL and TX Posts: 689 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews luckyhat12's Truck Pics	I live in a Heartland Cyclone. I have to say that the 2006 and 2007 models were put together better in my opinion that the new ones. I got mine for around 43k and it is a 3795. 12ft garage and 2 slide outs. I went with the 2 slides because I wanted to be able to stay in it even with the slides in. That way when I am traveling I can stop and get to the fridge and stove without opening the slides. I got most of the upgrades done on mine at the factory too. Gelcoat, electric awning, slide out awnings, second AC, extra cabinet extension. I like the Keystone Raptor 3612 too. They didn't have washer and dryer hook ups when I looked at them but they do now. I don't know how tall you are but just so you know, they are going to a more streamlined end cap on the front on most models that made it where I hit my head on the ceiling before I got to the closet. I couldn't handle that so I had to be selective on what model I got. __________________ --Chris-- 07 Silver QC LB 3500 5.9 4X4 G56 w/ SBC DD, BD Ex. Brake -Full Time RV'er-

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08-09-2008, 08:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cali_Cummins Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Cali_Cummins's Truck Pics	Make sure that you get one with a frame that won't bend. Also if you plan on dry camping alot get fiberglass gel coat sides and a back drop door that supports at least 1000ibs. Also include large capacity tanks so you can stay for at least three days.

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beretzs Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hunter Creek NC Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews beretzs's Truck Pics	I have a 2007 Keystone Raptor 3814SS and it has a 14ft garage. It is a triple axle trailer, with one large slideout. Overall, I have had it for over a year now and haven't had any troubles with it other than self inflicted damage. I think the Keystones are a nice coach, but with any of them you need to look them over and make sure the little stuff is up to specs! Little screws that hold stuff together seem to be always working their way out. I paid 45K out the door with a hitch and a Sidewinder installed. Check out RV Outlet USA: Toy Haulers, 5th Wheels, Travel Trailers from Heartland, Forest River, Keystone & More __________________ SEMPER FI----2006 Dodge Ram MC Laramie, 4X4 , G56, LSD, Line X, leveled, Quad Commander with XRaider, Genos MEK, PXRB PacBrake, Rides Rite Air Bags, 285/75 Toyo Open Countrys

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*Ram3500Dually* Got My 2010 Dually Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Windsor Ontario Canada Eh? Posts: 5,131 Thanks: 68 Thanked 252 Times in 177 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Ram3500Dually's Truck Pics	Mine was built in 2001, the first year Forest River came out with the toybox. I ordered an extra 100 gallons of water, Onan 4K propane generator, solar panel on the roof and complete heated tanks for winter camping. It was pricey at $70K back then but well worth the money. __________________ 2010 Ram 3500 Dually CTD 6.7/68RE/3:42 LSD ( *Previous Rams:* 1990 CC Dually, 1994 RC LB, 1995 CC SB, 1998 QC Dually, 2000 QC Dually, 2001 QC Off Road, 2003 QC Dually, 2005 QC Dually, 2008 QC Dually REAL TRUCKS DON'T HAVE SPARK PLUGS

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areilius Oregon Chapter VP Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 580 Thanks: 28 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews areilius's Truck Pics	I looked at the jayco recon and thought it was a nice hauler. When i looked at it there was a raptor sitting right next to it. There seemed to be alot more attention to detail in the recon vs. the raptor. Not saying the raptor isnt a good trailer just some little things i liked better about the jayco. the next level by holiday rambler is nice one as well. __________________ 08 2500 6.7L Megacab

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*Dreadnaught* Poor Man Built Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 11.4 miles from Milan Dragway Posts: 1,925 Thanks: 21 Thanked 52 Times in 44 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Dreadnaught's Truck Pics	we have an old dutchman trailer (32ft) that we haul around with a 20 ft flatbed with all the toys on it. it works out great cus you can camp at say a campground near your destination, drop both trailers then just hook to the flatbed to haul the toys around. __________________ 2004.5 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 4 door, Short bed, Auto, 315X70 R17 Hankook RF10's with Carli starter kit, Recon Cab lights. Silencer MIA, S&B CAI, 5" Expandit TBE str8 pipe, DiPricol (EGT, Boost, Pyro, RP, FP), Edge J/A, Air Dog DF-165 Studs, 2nd gen exhaust swap, and ii 64/71/14 on the way.

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Quadman Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 192 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews Quadman's Truck Pics	You can get any nice toyhauler for under 50K now days. I have had many toyhaulers and all my freinds have them as well. My buddy worked at my local dealer and got me good deals on all of mine. The best i have had so far was an Atitude by eclipse. It is very tough and trouble free. I always go for the aluminum skin over the glass. The glass sides take a little more care and it adds about 1500 pounds to the rig.

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MadMav Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 188 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews MadMav's Truck Pics	I have a 2008 Winners Circle. 15500lbs gross, 39'10" long, 12ft garage, dual slide...etc, etc. Made by Dutchman "Great quality for the price"! Picked it up new for $32500. There are deals to be had, and you can pretty much take your pick of almost any toy hauler for under $50K. Take a look at rv.net forums in the toy hauler section. Lots of answers there. Mav __________________ '08 Mega Cab Dually, 6.7, 6 speed auto, 27K miles and trouble free. MP-8 and S&B.

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