Do you need to bring along your outdoor toy such as an ATV, bicycle, dirtbike on your next RV adventure? If so you are going to need a toy hauler. In this post, we’ll take a look at 10 popular travel trailer toy haulers that you might want to consider.
#1. Northwood Mfg Desert Fox
The Northwood Desert Fox travel trailer toy hauler is a nice looking roomy toy hauler that not only looks great on the outside but inside as well. It is available in 3-floor plans, two of the floor plans have forward queen beds whereas the other plan has bunk beds.
The Desert Fox sits on a Northwood built off-road chassis making it one of the best off-road toy hauler travel trailers. It has fully-welded, thick-wall aluminum frame construction. It features high-density block foam insulation for a comfortable RV value. A nice design feature is the cathedral ceiling which gives the interior a roomier feel.
Desert Fox Specification:
- Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 5628
- Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 1060
- Net Carrying Capacity: 3712
- Gross Dry Weight – Lbs.: 6688
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) – Lbs.: 10400
- Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 25’0″
- Exterior Height (approx. w/AC): 13’0″
- Exterior Width (approx.): 8’6″
#2. KZ RV Sportsmen LE
The Sportsmen LE is an incredibly nice toy hauler featuring a queen-size bed, a 40″ shower with a separate toilet and a 72″ roll-over sofa. To fit your toys you have an 8-foot cargo area which is quite a lot for this type of hauler. In the galley, you have a 3-burner stove, microwave, and a sink. There is plenty of counter space to prep food as well.
A 16-foot awning, flip-up solid steps, and pass-thru storage are just some of the exterior features. The Sportsmen LE also features exterior speakers with LED, power tongue jack with hitch light and is prepped for solar power. The LE 200THLE has the following specification.
- UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight): 4,560
- Dry Hitch Weight: 700
- Dry Axle Weight: 3,860
- NCC (Net Carrying Capacity): 2,440
- GVWR: 7,000
- Interior Height 78″Exterior Height (with A/C): 10′ 8″
- Exterior Width: 96″
- Exterior Length: 24′ 1″
#3. Coachmen Adrenaline
The Coachmen Adrenaline is a lightweight 1/2 ton travel trailer toy hauler that comes fully equipped with the features and amenities most users want. It is available in 8 different layouts.
It has a 102-inch wide-body construction and a Mega Rail powder-coated chassis. For the sidewall it uses Azdel. Azdel is a fiberglass composite panel that replaces wood in the sidewall. I wrote a detailed article on Azdel that you can read here.
Some models have a queen bed or in the case of the 29KW floorplan a king bed. The interior is roomy and very well designed. The features available on the Coachmen Adrenaline are numerous.
Adrenaline Specifications:
- Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 6,391
- Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 805
- Net Carrying Capacity: 4614
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) – Lbs.: 10961
- Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 26’0″
- Exterior Height (approx. w/AC): 12’1″
- Exterior Width (approx.): 102″
These are the general specifications for the 19CB floorplan. Visit the Coachmen website for specs on the other floorplans.
#4. Jayco Octane Super Lite
The Jayco Octane Super Lite is one of my favorite picks for quite a number of reasons. This toy hauler is available in 9 floor plans. It’s lightweight but still packs a lot of value in an easily towable package.
The Jayco Octane comes loaded with features and uses its Magnum Truss roof system. The interior is very nice and comes with wood cabinetry, USB charging ports, and much more.
Octane Super -Lite Specifications
- Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 5,520
- Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 755
- Net Carrying Capacity: 2,480
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) – Lbs.: 8,000
- Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 25’3″
- Exterior Height (approx. w/AC): 88.5″
- Exterior Width (approx.): 102″
The specifications above are for the 209-floor plan. Check out the Jayco site for specs on the other floor plans.
#5. KZ-RV Sportmen Classic
The Sportmen Classic comes in two toy hauler floorplans. One has a tent bed the other does not. Both come with bunk beds and flip out sofa.
The Classic features a seamless roof membrane with conventional construction. Insulated floor, roof front, and rear wall. There is an off-road option you can purchase. The inside features a separate toilet and shower as opposed to a wet bath. Deep sink and 2-range burner make up the galley.
Classic Specifications
- Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 2,770
- Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 440
- Net Carrying Capacity: 1,790
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) – Lbs.: 5,000
- Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 21’7″
- Exterior Height (approx. w/AC): 107″ without roof A/C
- Exterior Width (approx.): 90″
#6. Crossroads RV Zinger
The Crossroads Zinger is available in two-floor plans. Each floor plan is very well designed for maximum space, comfort, and storage. The Zinger has a 7-foot interior height, and an enclosed and heated underbelly. Features standard with the Zinger includes tinted windows, outside shower with hot and cold water, backup camera prep, and much more.
Optional features include upgraded insulation, a 2nd A/C, a 15,000 BTU A/C, and a 39″ LED TV.
Zinger Specifications
- Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 5,828
- Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 934
- Net Carrying Capacity: 2,102
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) – Lbs.: Not Available
- Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 32′ 11″
- Exterior Height (approx. w/AC): 11′ without roof A/C
- Exterior Width (approx.): 8′ 0′
The above specifications are for the ZR288RR plan. Visit the Crossroads website for specifications on other floorplans.
#7. Cruiser Stryker
The Stryker is available in 9-floor layouts. It is a wide-body toy hauler that can easily carry your 4-seat side-by-side. With it’s enclosed underbelly you are ready for 4 season travel trailer toy hauling. The Stryker is built on a coated steel frame with insulated residential 3/4 inch tongue and groove plywood flooring. The roof has welded aluminum roof trusses and offers a stronger walkable roof.
You’ll also find a king bed, LED lighting, 8′ 3″ vaulted ceiling, and residential-style furniture with topstitching.
Stryker Specifications
- Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 8,808
- Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 1,412
- Net Carrying Capacity: 3,944
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) – Lbs.: 12,800
- Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 36′ 9″
- Exterior Height (approx. w/AC): 12′ 10″
- Exterior Width (approx.): 8′ 6′
The above specifications are for the ST 3116. Check out their website for specifications on other floorplans.
#8. Dutchmen Coleman Lantern
The Coleman Lantern toy hauler is available in two-floor plans. The 250TQ features a queen bed, separate toilet and shower, and nice kitchen set-up. It can sleep up to 6 people. The interior height is 82 inches making this toy hauler feel roomier. The oversized slide outs add to the feel of an expansive travel trailer offering plenty of seating and sleeping capacity.
Dozens of features and several optional equipment packages let you build a toy hauler that is right for you.
Lantern Specifications
- Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 5,569
- Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 909
- Net Carrying Capacity: 4,111
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) – Lbs.: Not Available
- Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 29′ 7″
- Exterior Height (approx. w/AC): 137″ with A/C
- Exterior Width (approx.): 96″
The specifications above are for the 250TQ floorplan. Visit the Dutchmen site for additional floorplan specifications.
#9. Forest River XLR Hyper Lite
The Forest River XLR Hyperlite comes in 9 floorplans. Five of the plan are wide-body plans. These 1/2 ton towable are lightweight and are very functional. They include LED lighting, Dexter axles, ducted A/C and heat, solid wood raised panel cabinetry, a roof with 3/8″ decking, and a fully enclosed underbelly is standard.
Lots of standard features include power tongue jack, solar power inlet, tinted radius safety glass windows, solid core cabinet stiles windows, large panoramic winds, and much more.
Hyperlite Specifications
- Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 5,272
- Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 1,226
- Net Carrying Capacity: 2,528
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) – Lbs.: Not Available
- Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 25′ 0″
- Exterior Height (approx. w/AC): 11′ 2″
- Exterior Width (approx.): 96″
The above specifications are for the 19HFS floorplan. Visit the Forest River website for specifications on other toy hauler floorplans.
#10. Grand Design Momentum G-Class
I’m a big fan of Grand Design RV and the Momentum G-Class is one of the reasons why. The Momentum is available in four floorplans. They all feature a queen bed, 3 plan offers a separate shower skylight and rollover sofas in the garage area.
Features include a one-piece TPO roof membrane, laminated aluminum framed rear ramp door, laminated aluminum side wall, roof, and end walls. The inside is very well appointed and the mandatory luxury package adds o the overall feel and comfort.
Momentum Specifications
- Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 5,200
- Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 920
- Net Carrying Capacity: Not available
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) – Lbs.: 9,495
- Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 26′ 11″
- Exterior Height (approx. w/AC): 12′ 1″
- Exterior Width (approx.): not available
The specifications above are for the 21G floorplan. Please visit the Grand Design website for specs on other travel trailer toy hauler floor plans.
#11. Eclipse RV Iconic Widelite 2814IK
Considered by many to be one of the best travel trailer toy hauler manufacturer Eclipse has a tiger by the tail when it comes to the Iconic Widelite 2814IK. This is a beautifully made toy hauler whose interior is bound to impress. You’ll find many standard features on this trailer including a queen bed, a dry bath, electric bed with dinette, 15K BTU ducted A/C in the living room, living room slide, an extra-large refrigerator, and a 14′ 2″ garage.
The exterior is appointed with 100 AMP, 100 AMP Lithium (LiFePO4) Battery/210 Watt Solar Panel, Aluminum Wheels – Deluxe 15″ Black, Black Aluminum Fender Skirts, Curbside Under Glow LED Lighting, Decked Walk-on Roof, Electric Awning w/ LED Light, and Exterior Shower among many other features. Some notable features include the 4K Onan generator with transfer switch and the powder-coated chassis.
Specifications on the Iconic Widelite 2814IK are as follows:
- GVWR: 13,000 lbs
- Dry Weight: 9,360 lbs
- Hitch Weight: 1,474 lbs
- Exterior Height: 12′ 6″
- Overall Length: 35′ 8″
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#12. ATC Toy Hauler 8.5′ x 29′
The ATC 8.5′ x 29′ travel trailer toy hauler is their longest pull-behind toy hauler. The frame of this camper is a full perimeter aluminum frame, double axle with self-adjusting brakes. It’s described by ATC as a screwless exterior. The roof is a one-piece aluminum and the front wall has an aerodynamic profile. The floor is extruded aluminum.
Inside you are going to find an interior height of 7′ 6″, white vinyl ceiling all composite material, no wood is used. The kitchen features a microwave convection oven, farmhouse single bowl sink, 8 cubic-foot refrigerator, and lower aluminum cabinets with solid surface countertops. The bathroom features a separate shower and toilet, and residential-style brushed nickel faucets.
Specifications are as follows:
- Overall Length:35′ 6″
- Overall Width:8’6″
- Overall Height with A/C:11′ 3″
- Interior Height:7’6″
- Deck Height:30″
- Rear Opening Width:90″
- Rear Opening Height:89″
summary
The specification provided for each travel trailer toy hauler is accurate at the time of this article. Please keep in mind that specifications do change from time to time. Check the manufacture’s website for the latest information.
For those interested in a toy hauler but would prefer not to have a fifth wheel a travel trailer toy hauler is the type, you should consider. The 12 best travel trailer toy haulers list above is a good starting point in your research.
Prices will vary as well as features, construction type, and optional equipment. As always I recommend you talk to owners of the toy hauler you may have an interest in, visit RV forums, and perform walk-throughs of the models you like. Also, know the limits of your budget and your needs.
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