With so many different makes and
models of Toyhaulers to out there these days, you have a lot to choose from. If
you’re in the market to buy an RV to carry around your ATV’s, motorcycles, dirt
bikes, even rally cars, there are some things you need to do before you even go
browsing. Once you get out on the RV lot, you’re going to be smacked in the
face with a million and one choices, and they all have different specs!
Depending on what you’re going to be hauling around with you, you’re going to
want to know that all your gear and passengers will fit comfortably, and that
the weight class is correct for what you’re going to be carrying.
One way to prepare is to go on
our website
to the Toyhauler section (or any dealer/manufacturer website) and look at the
specs. Some you’ll know at first glance are going to be too small for your
cargo. But others you may need to look a little closer. Check out the online photos section
for each Toyhauler listed and see if there’s a floorplan included (usually
there is). Make some notes of the dimensions of the ones in your price range
and that you think you’d like to see in person. Now, go and get a roll of
painter’s tape or low-tack tape. On your garage floor (or driveway, or RV pad)
tape off the exact dimensions of the cargo space of the Toyhauler you’re
looking at.
After it’s all measured and taped clearly, try parking your toys
inside the lines. Be careful not to cross any of the lines representing walls –
you’re trying to simulate what it’s really going to be like loading your vehicles
comfortably (or not) into this RV. If you can do it with a little room to
spare, then you’ve got a good match. Keep that one on your list of haulers to
look at once you get to the dealership.
Do this tape trick for several
haulers. Make sure you check the weight capacity of each and that you only spend
time measuring and taping off the ones that are sufficient for the combined
weight of your toys. This will help you tremendously, as you will be able to
eliminate quite a few and narrow your list down to the exact ones you want to
physically tour at the dealership. The last thing you want is to get there,
fall in love with one and have to go all the way back home to weigh and measure
stuff. That would be super frustrating and time consuming. Be proactive about
it and not only will you be a more educated consumer, you will avoid the
feeling of being overwhelmed by a huge inventory of Toyhauler RV’s that may or
may not suit your needs.
One more thing to keep in mind before you get your new RV home is adequate storage. Knowing the exterior measurements is just as important so that you have sufficient room to store it when it's not in use.
The most important thing to keep
in mind when you’re in the market to buy one of these awesome RV’s is that
buying one is supposed to be fun! So take the painful part out of the equation,
measure, take your notes and your narrowed down list to the dealership AND HAVE
A BLAST! You’ll feel really great about your purchase afterward, too, knowing
you went into it so well-prepared.
Happy travels!
