Toy Hauler

A toy hauler is a type of RV featuring a “garage” in the rear with a large ramp-door for access. Most commonly, toy haulers are fifth wheel or travel trailers, though some motorhomes can also be a toy hauler. Using the ramp door, you load your toys into the garage area, secure your load, and proceed as with any other RV type. People purchase toy haulers for many reasons, it does provide additional living and storage space, even if you are not storing toys. Many ramp doors also serve a dual purpose as an exterior porch.

Generally speaking, toy haulers are heavier and more expensive than a comparable non-toy hauler due to the construction and features added to make it carry the additional weight of toys. Axles have a higher weight-rating, the ramp-door is reinforced to hold the weight of the toy, the garage floor is heavy-duty, and hardware is added to help secure the load. All these features come with weight and cost.

Many toy haulers have a solid wall (with door) separating the garage area from the living quarters. This solid wall is frequently referred to as a “vapor wall” since its purpose is to reduce fumes from fuel spills caused by motorized toys or fuel cans from entering the sleeping and living area of the RV. As another precaution, the flooring material in the garage floor is usually constructed of petroleum-resistant material so as not to absorb spills. Another toy hauler garage feature intended to help reduce fuel vapors is sidewall vents located top and bottom of the garage to help clear out fumes, especially when the vehicle is underway.