I am looking for a toy hauler (5th wheel) that will accomodate my 2005 Jeep Unlimited. The Jeep weighs in at about 3500 full of fuel and stuff. I would like two or three slideouts. I have looked but their are so many options and I wondering what you are all running. I realize that water and stuff like that adds weight to the trailer, but I am looking for something to haul my rig around in and also be able to camp with when we go on longer trips. Add links to the response if you can. Thanks. Scotty

 

I'm going to look at the K-Z New Vision Sportster and Sportsmen Sportster (Sports Edition) this weekend. K-Z has a reputation for making a well built coach. I'm not sure what they have that would fit a Jeep but poke around their website and see if they have what you need.

I also like the Crossroads Cross Terrain and Cross Force but they are a bit more costly.

Then there's always Weekend Warrior (seem to be having quality problems these days) and Keystone Raptor, which is supposed to be a real nice coach also.

Good luck with your search!

 

Hi Scotty,

There's a really good toyhauler thread with links here: Link

I'm also looking for one to haul a Toyota buggy. The problem you will find is that the vast majority of toyhaulers are built for ATV's/dirt bikes and just don't have the cargo capacity to haul a Jeep/buggy. Some have a large enough payload capacities, but only a 2k rating on the ramp door. I'm pretty set on the divided cargo area floorplans because the buggy would probably stink up the entire trailer if there was no divider (gear oil scent does NOT go away easily!).

So far the best options I have found are (in order):

1. Campmaster (made by Roadmaster)
2. Carson "Fun Runner" (no divided models though)
3. Work & Play (by Forrest River) - After reading about the customer service issues with FR I decided the W&P was not an option.

 

Will your jeep fit in a 12ft garage? If so try and find one of these. Pilgram made this unit up until this year. It is built like a tank and has all the bells and whistles. If you like it try it find a 2006 model like this one, it was their best model year.

 

Check on Northwood manufacturing's 38' toyhauler,they are about 12.5k ampty,but tri axle and this year they all come with a air ride coupler box.
good trailer if you got the truck to pull it.

 

http://www.woodalls.com/forums/index...m/13516802.cfm GOOD LUCK

 

http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/php/p...oductGroup/136

...dang nice and aluminum construction.

http://www.vintagetrailers.com/rvt.htm

...Vintage RVT. Another good "car trailer" with decent "living" options.

I'm looking at these for my race car.

 

What about these, made by Fleetwood? They are pretty nice, and I have seen them in person. I look at the WW's, but the Fleetwoods seemed a little "nicer". They have a 3500lb ramp door, which is exactly what my Rig weighs. Seems like they would have enough room for the rig. Check them out. Scotty

http://www.fleetwoodrv.com/brandtomo...x/gb&m=375WFSG

http://www.fleetwoodrv.com/brandtomo...box/gb&m=335FS

 

I am not sure if it would fit in a 12' garage, but I think it would be close. That is nice rig and trailer. What are the capacitys and weights of the trailer. Looks really clean. Scotty

 

I haven't heard anything good about Fleetwood in a long time, but I haven't heard anything bad about the Gearbox either. But in general, Fleetwoods products seem to have a greater than average amount of problems.

 

Scott:
A couple of issues:
(1) Especially w/larger tires, the height of your Jeep may be an issue. My 1942 GPW (Ford jeep) just clears the inner roof of my 44' enclosed RV/hauler, and of course that is stock. So check the entry heights - your roll cage may be an issue.
(2) With a 2500, weight WILL be an issue. Slide outs add weight, as does a generator, fresh & grey/black water tanks (let alone the fluid weight...), also of course dependent upon your interior design. Your Jeep probably needs a minimum of 13' (without a winch). "Most" toy haulers are designed, sadly, for motorcycles or ATV's (hence..toys...they just don't grasp that some of us like really big toys, like my 8,000# British armored scout car....).

That is why I had to go the route of a dually, and my 44' goose (which makes me 61' overall connected length), still has a modest RV section, and a larger garage (I can put a Crown Vic in it...), but when you start adding supplies, rafts or a canoe, perhaps a mountain bike, batteries for back-country camping (and ample propane supply), you quickly run out of room.

I just got back from three days in mid-Florida at a military vehicle show - took the 42'GPW - put it in the garage at night, was comfy (even in low 40's overnight), had hot coffee, hot meals, etc.

Check out your towing capacity - you might gain more in the back with a gooseneck or 5th wheel set up, but watch your weights and your profile with a SRW 2500.

Best of luck and hope you find what you are looking for.

 

Trailer is 13'4" tall at highest point. GVW is 20k, empty is around 14.5k, pin weight is 3,900lbs. We looked at all of them and for a triple slide w/ 12ft garage and all the bells this was by far the best built one. They use a 12" I beam construction with 10" box tube cross members. Very straight and tight.

 

You must be running helium in the tires of that Jeep, my friend. I bet you're well over 4000 lbs when loaded for the trail. Find a good (recently checked) truck scale and get that thing weighed. I've been looking for a toy hauler for my TJ (short wheel base Sahara) and have been running into the same issues. Most are just not built to handle the weight of a Jeep.

 

....see my links above. The ATC and Vintage trailers are car trailers that have been outfitted as toy haulers. The have the capacity to haul your jeep with ease......and my next trailer will have the 7k axles with the 16" tires.

 

Thanks for those links, J BODY!

Those and the Campmaster and Work & Play are the only ones I've seen that are based on a car hauler enclosed trailer design. That seems like the way to go (as opposed to an RV-based design) for hauling Jeeps and buggys. The ones J BODY posted seem nicer, but are significantly more expensive (you usually do get what you pay for though!). I think a new Campmaster for $21-25K (loaded) is a pretty good deal.

IMO the RV-based units are somewhat overpriced.