Just the thread i was looking for. My wife and I are looking into getting a toy hauler and to say that we are green is an understatement. We kind of always wanted one but had to build a house first. So anyway, we are just about there and I have a few questions.

1-I was told by a couple people that to pull a 40' i would need a dually. That's a little more than I want to go truck wise. They said a 2500 would do but I would not be happy with it. So what are your opinions.
2-If i would need a DRW, what size camper would be the max with a SRW, 2500. i know weight plays into it and all are different but would be a general rule-of-thumb.
3-What are some descent makes of toy haulers and more importantly ones to avoid. All opinions welcome. We are looking at a keystone Fuzion 393 (39.3') new for $44K(which would weigh in right under the max of the Chevy 2500 HD CC 4X4, i'm looking at) or a slightly smaller used 2007 36' Victory Lane in really good shape for $33K.
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I got a 30' GearBox, bumper pull. It has no vapor wall, I can fit 8 ATVs in it, piggy backing a couple. Has 3 queen beds and 2 full beds. Sleeps 10 very comfortable. Electric rear bunks, 5500 watt generator, 15 gallon and 30 gallon gas tanks with filling station, ice maker, 120 gallon fresh water tank, air compressor, power washer, exterior shower and more. I love it!!
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Texredman, Did it come with all the amenities like the gas tanks, air compressor or did you ad them? -

It came with them - I don't use a lot of the extras all the time but when I need them it is well worth it and nice to have them! -

Has 2 queen beds and 2 full beds. Sleeps 6 very comfortable. Electric rear queen, 2 fold downs and master queen. I added an 8000 watt generator, ice maker, air compressor, power washer (all from sources likes Sams Club, Wal-Mart etc, much cheaper than from RV Dealer). Came with the exterior shower and 80 gal Fresh water tank. Here's a copy of the floor plan,

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I lov mine 3812 wildwood by forest river. although once I bought it I had to upgrade from a 2500 mega cab to a 3500 DRW this thing is heavy 14K unloaded.
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abadcat's Sig:

06 QC DRW 6 speed, Valair Clutch, AFE stage II, Free flow exhaust, Airdog 150, 2 gen intake, Smarty.

im actually looking into a 37" goosneck tripple axle toyhauler like the on above -

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94 dodge ram 2500 Cummins 12v, bored/rebuild , regular cab long box,nv4500 ,E/F shift handle w 2low and pacbreak switch, 4" straight pipe Dual 5" bullhauler stacks, dt profab track bar, Industrial injection 370 injectors and super phat shaft 62/71/14,, #100 fuel plate, 4k GSK, ARP 12mm studs,60lb valve springs,custom 191 dv's, timing 16.5*,13" ceramic valair 6sp clutch (slippin), AFE intake, custom water/meth, custom air bags, 7 guages.

2010 Raptor Velocity 380 LEV 14Ft Garage 16500GVW 2000lbs in the garage. Loaded can haul the toys and make mrs happy too! I agree get the second air! -

seams like this is the one you maybe looking for, its for sale
neilhendo@msn.com
it has all the rv stuff in ,a/c shwer etc but a lot cheaper
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hendo's Sig:

2007 dodge 4x4 auto mostly stock

here's mine it's an 09 cherokee wolkpack 23dfwp looks great but for a 23'' it's heavy.. about 6500lb. loaded down with 1200lb. tounge weight. it's great for just me and the wife.
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reiser's Sig:

2003 quadcab 47re

I have a 2007 3712 Raptor, with generator, air compressor, 6 batteries, 4,000 watt power inverter. That I can put my Samuria in or my Arctic Cat Prowler, It is very heavy, But I pulled it to Seatle from Salt Lake City and came back over Teton Pass and would never go that way again. I have a Dodge Ram 3500, Air Shocks, Air Raid filter,5" exhaust, Double stacked with the predator, programmer and predator performance module, Triple gauges on pilar. I am happy with the 15,500 btu A/c unit, Happy with the Raptor by Keystone. The Ram gets a little warm pulling it up steep hills, But has no problem. Next will be a J-Brake for the Ram.

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What do you need 6 batteries for? Mine has one and other than lights, the AM/FM radio and the electric tongue lift, nothing else runs on batteries. At least not in mine. Just seems like a lot of overkill. I'm definitely curious. -

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jeff355's Sig:

1995 Dodge Ram 2500 2WD 3.55 rear/ Mods none.

I own a weekend warrior and I tell everyone that when I buy a new one I will not replace it with another one, or any of their other brands like rag'n and extreme. Their craftsmanship is crazy terrible. I had to remove the front window due to leaking, cut trim pieces and reinstall because they cut the hole too big for the window and it eventually floated enough to break the seal. Just about every hole they cut out is too big, monitoring panels, stereo, etc. Plus the wiring looks like something a blind child did... the sending unit for the fuel tank was even wired backwards. I found a few places in the floor that weren't sealed very well and began to get soft. The tie-downs are only supported by the OSB flooring.

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wolfpack's Sig:

I'm a sand rat

06 Ram 2500 to pull the toys to the dunes...

i have a 26' but i have to sell it 7500 obo Flickr: electromainiac's Photostream -

electromainiac's Sig:

02 2500 4wd ex cab 5.9 cummins ( does any body else make a deisel? ) AD 150 Quadzilla XZT pullin a 26' toyhauler with harley on board