The Best Toy Hauler In Each Class

Toy haulers refer to any type of RV that includes a designated garage. Motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels each offer toy hauler versions. Traditionally, these garages transport motorbikes, ATVs, golf carts, or other motorized “toys” and double as bunk and bed space when unloaded. The best toy haulers do all this without sacrificing the convenience and comfort of RV living. 

Toy haulers appeal to many RVers because they offer the best of several worlds. You get more storage space while gaining sleeping locations, retain comfortable living while incorporating more utility, and better enjoy your destination while maintaining a fantastic home base. Campers use their toy hauler garages for a range of uses beyond hauling gear, such as home offices, party patios, craft rooms, and even goat pens, we’ve heard. 

Too often, all toy haulers get lumped in with fifth wheel toy haulers. While the fifth wheel versions are common, there’s much more to toy haulers, with different sizes, weights, and features in each primary RV class. We think it’s worth exploring.

What Is A Toy Hauler RV?

The garage on a toy hauler is its defining factor. The back door folks down to create a ramp to unload your motorized toys, and doubles as a patio deck on some models. D-ring tie-downs make it easy to secure heavy toys and flammables, and the flooring is often constructed with easy-to-clean, non-skid, washable material that resists oil and gas drips. Because toy haulers and motorized sports go hand in hand, they often feature an attached fueling station, especially on fifth wheels. 

Traditional toy hauler garages range from 8’ to 18’ long, though some open-concept designs boast 20’ garages. (These floorplans combine the garage with its kitchen or living area). Toy haulers have taller ceilings, typically at least 7’ tall, which allow for storing larger items and incorporating designs like a drop-down bed. Some toy hauler garages are enclosed to keep gas odors from entering your living space.

Toy hauler garages typically include options to transform the space into living and sleeping quarters. Dual side-mounted sofas fold down for extra seating and sleeping, and many toy haulers have a ceiling-mounted drop-down bunk. Certain floorplans include a removable table to create a dining area in the center of the garage.

The coolest part about toy haulers is that they can be adapted to different RV types. Whether you prefer a small travel trailer or a luxury motorhome, there is a toy hauler for that. As these units become more popular, manufacturers are incorporating more versatility and variety in their floorplan selections. Here, we’re taking a look at our favorite toy haulers in each category, starting with travel trailers.

Best Travel Trailer Toy Haulers

Forest River Nightfall Ultra 21N

• Length: 27’3”
• Dry Weight: 7,098 pounds
• Interior Height: 7’6”
• Garage Length: 14’ 
• Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6

Released in 2024, the Nightfall 21N offers many of the coveted features of a larger toy hauler in a travel trailer that’s less than 30’ long. In the spacious 14’ garage, you get dual sofa seats that fold into queen beds and a Tokyo-style drop-down bunk, bringing the sleeping capacity of this unit to six people—and with everyone comfortable at that. 

The rear ramp has a 3,000-pound capacity but can be converted into a rear patio with a 1500-pound capacity. While the garage merges with the kitchen, a moveable dinette table transforms this space quickly into residential living. 

All Forest River Nightfall travel trailers offer extended-season living with enclosed and insulated underbellies and Alumifoil thermofoil-wrapped front caps, floors, and ceilings. The 20,000-BTU furnace is for cooler temperatures, while the 15,000-BTU air conditioner is for hotter climates. 

Out of all the Nightfalls, only the Ultra 21N has a 30-gallon fuel cell and pumping station in the garage to refuel your toys. This unique detail, in my opinion, sets it above the rest, as it is less common in travel trailers than large fifth wheels.

Forest River Wildwood FSX 30VCVIEW

• Length: 36’6”
• Dry Weight: 8,623 pounds
• Interior Height: 7’
• Garage Length: 10’ 
• Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4

The Wildwood FSX 30VCVIEW is one of the most exciting, versatile new RVs I saw in 2024. Uniquely, the floorplan feels more like a standard travel trailer than a toy hauler, primarily because there’s not a proper garage area. Still, we wanted to include it on our list to show the versatility possible with certain floorplans. Most importantly on the 30VCVIEW? A 100” projector screen mounted on the garage wall that rolls out with the push of a button, perfect for movie nights. 

True, the 30VCVIEW’s toy hauler space mostly serves the guests rather than the toys. While the garage still offers 1,500-pound tie-downs and a 3,000-pound capacity ramp, the ramp will likely see most use as a patio deck with a 1,500-pound capacity. But don’t worry about the sleeping space you lose without the side-wall sofas or drop-down bunk. The 30VCVIEW offers a cool mid-bunk floorplan with additional sleeping for kids or guests, complete with a cargo door that opens to the off-campside of the RV. 

Keystone Carbon 29WFO 

• Length: 32’3”
• Dry Weight: 7,000 pounds
• Interior Height: 8’
• Garage Length: 13’6”
• Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6

In 2024, Keystone released a new floorplan with the Carbon 29WFO toy hauler. This is an open, traditional toy hauler travel trailer design, complete with a garage space that offers toy storage, sleeping options, and living space. The best part? The WFO is on the more affordable side and you don’t lose out on garage functionality. 

I like that the dual fold-down sofas include a fold-down armrest and cupholder. Plus, when the door is open, simply draw the pull-down screen to keep bugs out while still enjoying the breeze. The patio package is optional on the 29WFO. 

When it comes to the garage, trust the 5,000-pound frame-welded tie-downs to hold your toys when traveling. With 4,000 pounds of carrying capacity, you won’t have any issues getting your motorized toys from point A to B. The front width of the garage will be a bit tighter due to the kitchen counters, but you should still likely be able to fit your side-by-side—just measure beforehand. 

Not quite what you were looking for? Check out even more of the best toy hauler travel trailers.

Best Fifth Wheel Toy Haulers

Jayco Seismic 395

• Length: 45’7”
• Dry Weight: 14,890 pounds
• Interior Height: 8’3”
• Garage Length: 14’
• Sleeping Capacity: Up to 7

With the Seismic 395, we get a different kind of toy hauler than what we’ve reviewed so far. This toy hauler is big. Towability is a key benefit of the smaller travel trailer toy haulers. With the Seismic, you need a tow vehicle powerful enough to handle its weight. 

But you gain a key feature: a separate garage with a privacy door. Not only does this prevent fumes from spreading during travel, but you’ll have a proper separate bedroom with fold-down sofas and a drop-down bunk once you’re in camp. The Seismic even includes a separate bathroom off the garage for additional independence. 

And the garage itself? It’s cool to see one of this size. You get a HappiJac electric bed that drops, and the sofas fold down. A garage of this size is certainly designed for substantial toys, so you also have a 30-gallon fuel tank to refill, a Tuff-ply rubberized floor, and D-rings mounted to the steel frame. 

Inside the living and kitchen area, this feels like a luxury 5th wheel camper, with dual opposing slides in the living and dining areas. Even without the slides, it has a 101” wide-body construction. Because of the extra-tall ceilings, you get abundant overhead cabinetry and a lofted storage area. 

A U-shaped galley kitchen with a cattycorner sink offers a residential fridge and oven range for convenient meal prep and cooking. Inside the bathroom, you’ll find an oversized shower with a marbled wall design and sliding doors that feel spacious and like what you’d have at home. 

Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack 365PACK16

• Length: 45’3”
• Dry Weight: 12,943
• Interior Height: 9’
• Garage Length: 15’10”
• Sleeping Capacity: Up to 7

The Wolf Pack 365PACK16 is in the same battleship category as the Jayco: a seriously large fifth wheel toy hauler with all the garage functionality you could ask for. It offers two feet more garage space than the Jayco, though its overall length is slightly shorter. 

The most interesting feature of this especially large is the folding walls, which can be reconfigured based on your needs. This is where the second bathroom and washer/dryer prep are located—an attractive feature with an RV of this size. 

The garage comes with the HappiJac lift system for the sofas and drop-down bed. An external 30-gallon fueling station is standard, as is a patio deck railing system. You also have rubberized industrial-grade flooring to prevent tires or feet from slipping. I also appreciate the second door located on the side of the garage. 

The living space is cordoned off from the garage with a wall and a windowed door, and a loft for storage or additional sleeping sits above that transition. As a bit of a changeup from the Jayco and other fifth wheel toy haulers, the Wolf Pack’s kitchen comes before the living area, which makes quite a bit of sense. Walk past the garage and the first thing you get is the fridge, sink, stove, and pantry. 

This is a cool interior layout that I recommend seeing in person or, at the least, exploring with the 3D walk-through. 

If these weren’t what you were looking for, check out our full list of the best fifth wheel toy haulers to find the one that meets your truck’s capacity and your family’s needs.

Best Motorhome Toy Haulers

Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 29J

• Length: 31’2”
• GVWR: 14,500 pounds
• Interior Height: 7’
• Garage Length: 8’ 
• Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6

Of the two Class C toy haulers in the Outlaw lineup, the Outlaw 29J has a smaller garage, but it offers additional sleeping with a drop-down bed. So, as we cover this unit, remember its sister model with a more substantial garage. 

Class C toy haulers are rare. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t functional. Even with an 8’ garage, you enjoy a space dedicated to toys and outdoor equipment that doubles as a sleeping space and creates a back patio when open. 

Plus, the patio includes an electric awning, spotlights over the ramp door, and diamond steel-plated floors for additional traction. And it doesn’t take up all that much space. I appreciate the extra shelving Thor included in the garage to offset the used space. In addition, I like that the Outlaw 29J’s garage door closes, creating some additional privacy. 

This Class C toy hauler also has an 8,000-pound trailer hitch, so you aren’t limited just by what you can fit into the garage. Just keep the camper’s GCWR in mind when calculating what you can tow, carry, and fit in the garage. 

Entegra Launch 19Y

• Length: 19’6”
• GVWR: 9,050 pounds
• Interior Height: 6’2”
• Garage Length: N/A
• Sleeping Capacity: Up to 2

You might catch yourself wondering how a Class B van classifies as a small toy hauler. True, you couldn’t fit a side-by-side in the “garage” of the Entegra Launch 19Y. But an e-bike? Certainly. A small dirt bike? Perhaps! If you still aren’t convinced, we included this on our list because of the electric drop-down mattress. When raised, it allows for far more open space in the rear than you would typically get, even with fold-away beds. With the bed raised, this is more like a sprinter van, capable of hauling all sorts of gear. 

I also like the durable rubber flooring in the back, so you are less concerned about wet items from the river or lake — skis when you get off the slopes. The 19Y is designed as an off-road capable vehicle, with boondocking features like solar panels included, clearly marketed to those with a sportier approach to camping. And the toy hauler garage in the back is a fitting addition. 

Are Toy Haulers Worth It? 

The different RV types offer a range of living spaces with unique garages. While sizes vary, most have the same general purpose: to provide open storage space that doubles as an auxiliary sleeping, lounging, or dining location. This is true even on the small 19Y. What do you plan to store in yours? 

Toy haulers do more than haul motorized items. Uses for toy hauler garages are limited only by the imagination. Think about your favorite hobbies and pastimes. Now, envision doing those activities on the road, wherever you roam. With a toy hauler RV, you can take your favorite activities with you.

Here are just a few popular items you can throw in the bay of a toy hauler.

If outdoor and power sports aren’t your thing, don’t brush toy haulers off just yet. Here are a few more ideas for using that extra space.

Toy Hauler Garage Ideas

In addition to hauling gear, here are a few alternative uses for an RV with a toy hauler garage: 

• Artist’s Studio. Open the garage and remove the patio railings to create your own painter’s balcony. Whether you’re a jeweler, potter, or wood-turner, a toy hauler garage provides ample room for carrying tools and setting up shop.
• Office Space. Why not take the office on the road? The toy hauler garages are ideal for creating a separate office space. Open the ramp door to enjoy a scenic office view.
• Outdoor Party Patio. Toy hauler fifth wheels double as amazing entertainment spaces. Store extra seating, like zero-gravity recliners, then set up your party deck with fold-out railings for tailgating or family events. The private deck, elevated from dirt and ants, will prove to be a popular hang-out space.
• Design Your Own. The possibilities for your toy hauler garage are endless when you consider your variables of weight, space, and transportability. 

Check out this complete list of toy hauler garage ideas for more inspiration.

Which RV type do you think is best suited for a toy hauler? And how would you use the extra space of a toy hauler? Tell us in the comments below.