Towable RV · Sub-type
Toy Hauler RV Rentals on PickRV — Built-In Garage for ATVs, Dirt Bikes, SxS
Toy haulers are RVs (travel trailer or fifth-wheel) with a built-in garage section that opens via a fold-down ramp. Designed for ATVs, dirt bikes, side-by-sides, kayaks, e-bikes — the combination camp + workshop for off-road adventures.
Weight + tow class
Dry weight · min
7,000 lbs
Dry weight · max
16,000 lbs
Tongue / pin weight
12-25% of loaded weight (varies travel trailer vs fifth-wheel)
Tow class · loaded
Heavy — three-quarter-ton / HD one-ton truck
What it is
A toy hauler is an RV with a dedicated garage section in the rear, accessed via a fold-down ramp that doubles as a deck or patio.
Two formats: travel trailer toy haulers (bumper-pull, 28-40 ft) and fifth-wheel toy haulers (bed-mounted hitch, 32-44 ft).
Garage section is typically 10-14 ft long and fits 1-2 standard ATVs, 1-2 dirt bikes, or 1 standard UTV/side-by-side. Cargo tie-downs are built into the floor.
Recommended tow vehicle
Travel trailer toy hauler (7,000-10,000 lbs dry, 10,000-14,000 lbs GVWR): three-quarter-ton or HD truck.
Fifth-wheel toy hauler (10,000-16,000 lbs dry, 14,000-20,000 lbs GVWR): HD one-ton truck (F-350, RAM 3500, Silverado 3500HD).
After loading your toys (ATVs add 500-700 lbs each, side-by-sides add 1,200-1,800 lbs), GVWR is approached fast. Verify loaded weight, not just empty rig weight.
Who it fits
Off-road family combining RV camping with ATV / dirt bike / SxS day rides.
Moab UT trip combining BLM RV camping + UTV/Jeep day rides.
Hatfield-McCoy WV trip combining trail-town RV camping + ATV/UTV rides.
Glamis CA Halloween / Thanksgiving / New Year dune trips with multiple toys.
Pitfalls (honest)
Loaded weight is the trap. An 'empty' toy hauler at 10,000 lbs becomes 13,000+ lbs loaded with two ATVs, fuel, gear, and water. Plan the loaded weight, not the dry weight.
Garage ramp door is the most-common toy-hauler maintenance issue (hinges, latches, seals). Hosts inspect before each rental.
Cargo placement matters for sway. Heavy toys should sit forward in the garage (over the trailer's axles), not at the rear ramp.
Sources cited (SAE / FMCSA / industry)
FAQs
Can a half-ton truck tow a toy hauler?
Most toy haulers exceed half-ton capacity once loaded with toys. Plan for three-quarter-ton or HD one-ton truck.
Does PickRV bundle a toy hauler with off-road toys?
Some hosts do — particularly in Moab, Glamis, and Hatfield-McCoy. Bundled listings show the toy hauler + 1-2 UTVs / ATVs / dirt bikes priced as a single trip rental.
Are toy hauler garage sections insulated?
Typically no — the garage is treated as exterior space. Some premium toy haulers have heated garages; the listing tells you.
Verify your tow vehicle can pull this trailer before you book.
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