When most people think about toy haulers, they picture a 40’+ fifth-wheel trailer with a large garage designed for carrying ATVs, motorcycles, golf carts, and other motorized vehicles. But the RV industry also offers a number of other options that don’t fit that preconceived notion. In fact, there are a number of small toy haulers that offer the same level of versatility and utility that you’ve come to expect from the category, just wrapped up in a more compact and lightweight form factor.
The video above introduces us to several of these small toy haulers, each of which is a travel trailer rather than a fifth-wheel. This makes them much easier to tow, eliminating the need for a big truck to pull them around. Most of these models are under 30′ in length, but still come with a garage large enough to bring all of your gear. When empty, that garage space turns into another bedroom or extends the living space, making these rigs great options for families or couples who just need some extra room.
Photo Credit: East to West/Forest River
Photo Credit: Forest River
The towables that make an appearance in this clip include the Forest River Nightfall 21N, the Forest River Grey Wolf 18RR, the Forest River Salem FSX 210RTK, the East to West Alta 2400KTH, and the Forest River Salem Platinum 269VCX. Each of those models fits the description of a small toy hauler both in size and weight, and each comes with a rear cargo ramp that converts into a patio at the campground. That’s something that most non-toy haulers don’t have, allowing you to further extend youer living space to the outdoors.
If you’re in the market for a toy hauler, but don’t want or need a rig that is massive in size, then hit play on the video. You’ll likely be very surprised at what these travel trailers have to offer, including some creative and innovative floor plans that make the most of the space available.
Kraig Becker is a writer in the RV, outdoors, and adventure travel space. Over the course of his career he has contributed to such outlets as Popular Mechanics, Outside Online, Business Insider, TripSavvy, Digital Trends, GearJunkie, The Adventure Blog, and countless others. And avid runner and cyclist, he enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and just about any other outdoor activity. His travels have taken him to seven continents and on many amazing adventures.
