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Toy Hauler RV FAQs

What is a toy hauler RV?

A toy hauler is an RV that includes a rear garage space accessed through a fold-down ramp door, sized to carry motorized recreational equipment (motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes) or non-motorized gear (kayaks, paddleboards, mountain bikes). The garage typically includes reinforced flooring, tie-down anchors, and electrical outlets for accessory power. Toy haulers exist as travel trailers, fifth wheels, Class A motorhomes, and Class C motorhomes, with the same underlying garage concept adapted to each RV format.

Fifth wheel toy hauler vs. Class A toy hauler, which is right for me?

A fifth wheel toy hauler is a towable trailer that connects to a pickup truck through an in-bed hitch, with the garage at the rear of the trailer. A Class A toy hauler is a motorized RV built on a heavy-duty chassis, with the garage built into the back of a fully self-contained motorhome. Fifth wheel toy haulers cost meaningfully less than comparable Class A toy haulers, keep the tow vehicle (a pickup truck) free for daily campground use, and let buyers upgrade trailer and tow vehicle separately over time. Class A toy haulers eliminate the need to tow a separate trailer, offer larger interior living space at any given exterior length, and pair with a small toad vehicle for site driving instead of a full pickup truck. Buyers prioritizing affordability and pickup-truck flexibility typically choose fifth wheel toy haulers. Buyers prioritizing one-vehicle travel and motorhome-grade living space typically choose Class A toy haulers.

How big is the garage in a toy hauler?

Garage sizes vary by floor plan and overall length, but most toy hauler garages run 10 to 14 feet long, with widths matching the standard 96 to 102-inch RV body width. That gives roughly 80 to 140 square feet of garage floor space. Garage ceiling heights typically run 7 to 8 feet, which clears most motorcycles, ATVs, and standard side-by-sides. Larger UTVs and lifted off-road vehicles may need taller-than-average garage clearance, so always confirm the specific floor plan's garage dimensions against the equipment you plan to haul before purchase.

Does the garage in a toy hauler convert to living space?

In most toy hauler floor plans, yes. The garage typically converts to additional living or sleeping space when the toys are unloaded, through fold-down beds (the Happi-Jac electric bed system is one common version), removable furniture, drop-down dinettes, or convertible sofa setups. Some floor plans also feature a separate living-room-style garage with a dedicated entry door, so the space can be used as a den, office, or guest bedroom when the toys are stored at home. The convertibility is one reason families and full-time RVers buy toy haulers even when they don't carry motorized toys.

What features set toy haulers apart from standard RVs?

Beyond the rear garage and fold-down ramp door, toy haulers typically include several features standard RVs do not. The onboard fuel station is the most distinctive: an auxiliary 30 to 50-gallon fuel tank with a pump nozzle that lets owners refuel motorized toys directly from the RV without finding a gas station. Most toy haulers also include an onboard generator (commonly 5,500 to 8,000 watts) to power the toys and the coach, exterior speakers and lighting at the rear ramp, reinforced HVAC sized to cool the garage when it's converted to living space, and tie-down anchors and reinforced flooring throughout the garage to secure equipment in transit.

Where can I buy a toy hauler RV?

Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas is the #1 volume-selling motor home dealer in the world and stocks new and used toy hauler RVs in both fifth wheel and Class A motorhome formats. MHSRV's toy hauler lineup includes the Keystone Raptor (fifth wheel) and the Thor Motor Coach Outlaw and Outlaw Wild West Edition (Class A). MHSRV ships toy haulers to customers nationwide with industry-leading discount pricing well below MSRP, in-house financing, trade-ins, and full-service support after the sale.