Does anyone tow a toy hauler with an suv? I'd like to fine one that hauls 4 wheelers, but isn't so heavy that my suv can't pull it decently. Also needs to be nice enough inside to keep the wife happy. Any suggestions?
First would need to know how many are you going to haul. I have a Weekend Warrior Super Lite. 21 feet, and it will hold two, driven straight in. Dry weight is 4400 on the trailer, but always take the weights given with a grain of salt.
Second, what is the tow rating on the SUV you have.
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I am in a similar boat. I really want a toy hauler, and I have an Expedition right now. I don't want to plop the money down now for a 3/4 ton heavy duty truck. I have narrowed my choices down to one of the lights...either Weekend warrior, Extreme, Ragen, or my favorite...the Nitrous Hyperlite. Weekend warrior owns Ragen and even Extreme...but extreme has a really cool wrap-around dinette. The Nitrous is the only lite with Gel-coat finish and comes with an air compressor and has a really nice fit and finish. I think the Extreme is lighter than any of the other lites. I have them all save in my favorites in internet explorer while I ponder the decision.
Basically, the lites come in sizes from 19 to 27...the 27's usually have a front bedroom. You actually get more storage in a 23 with a front kitchen, then a 27 with a front bedroom.
What you can ultimately tow depends on your vehicle and GVWR of the toy hauler. If you have a small SUV...you will max out with a small toy hauler...18 or 19. If you have a full size SUV (unless it is a Excursion) you will still have to get a lite, but can go up to 27'. If you are pulling with a 1500 Chevy...and pull a lot, stand by for a transmission overhaul. The current 1500 GMC trannies are junk if you tax them a lot.
Scooter...let me ask you... is there any way to fit two sports side by side in your Super Lite? I would ultimately need to get four sports into a toyhuler, and I know the lites are 6 inches narrower.
Buddies dad has a Expedition he went and rented a car trailer. He drove a about 3 hr drive picked up a 3/4ton truck towed it home 3 hr drive without any problems. I don't see 4 wheelers being a problem.
Go to this website and do a search. They have a toy hauler category. I like one a dealer in Wisconsin has for only $13,800. It has a deck in the front that holds 2 atvs. Text There is also the kind where you drive them into the back but I'm leaning towards the deck ones. They are all around the 4000 lb range for the smaller ones. Brian
Here's a floorplan and brand of the one I'm talking about. It would be nice to keep the inside smelling good, and clean, and keep the atvs outside where they belong "according to my wife". It is right at 5000 lbs. It comes standard with alot of nice features and seems well built. Text
Scooter...let me ask you... is there any way to fit two sports side by side in your Super Lite? I would ultimately need to get four sports into a toyhuler, and I know the lites are 6 inches narrower.
You can, but in mine, it would only hold three.
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Originally posted by: Briman
Here's a floorplan and brand of the one I'm talking about. It would be nice to keep the inside smelling good, and clean, and keep the atvs outside where they belong "according to my wife". It is right at 5000 lbs. It comes standard with alot of nice features and seems well built. Text
Pretty useless for the money IMO too. Why bother for know more than you can carry with it?
I have been looking heavily at them for several months now. I have yet to find anyone that makes something to fit my needs.
Needs to hold a minimum of four full sized quads. More than likely sport quads.
Sleep at least six.
Has enough overhead clearance to haul a Rhino if needed.
Everyone I talk to seems to think I'm an idiot when I give them those requirements. One dealer said you couldn't put that many quads in one due to load limitations. He said I could put more than 2,500 lbs in it and four quads would exceed that number. I told him my four quads would be well under that weight. He said it wasn't possible to have four full sized quads weigh less than that.
I guess the sporties aren't considered full size to those outside the sport? I for one am glad I didn't get any extra poundage. Again though, what suv do you own and what is it speced out at for towing?
Toy haulers and SUV's
